Washington State University has climbed into the top tier of several student experience rankings in The Princeton Review’s newly released Best 391 Colleges guide.
Based on surveys of more than 170,000 students nationwide, WSU landed on more than 20 of the group’s distinctive ranking lists, including several top-10 placements that underscore the university’s vibrant campus life, outstanding facilities, and student satisfaction.
Of particular note, WSU claimed the #1 spot nationally in “Their Students Love These Colleges” category, an impactful recognition reflecting the deep connection students feel to their university. This ranking is based entirely on student feedback, highlighting the university’s success in fostering a supportive and engaging environment.
Here’s how WSU fared overall:
- #1 — Their Students Love These Colleges
- #2 — Best Athletic Facilities
- #3 — Happiest Students
- #3 — Most Politically Moderate Students
- #5 — Friendliest Students
- #5 — Top West Entrepreneurship: Ugrad
- #7 — Best Health Services
- #7 — Top 20 Best Alumni Networks (Public Schools)
- #7 — Top 20 Best Schools for Internships (Public Schools)
- #8 — Best-Run Colleges
- #8 — Lots of Race/Class Interaction
- #9 — Best College Dorms
- #9 — Most Active Student Government
- #12 — Top 20 Best Schools for Making an Impact (Public Schools)
- #13 — Best College Newspaper
- #13 — Lots of Greek Life
- #19 — Best Student Support and Counseling Services
- #19 — Most Engaged in Community Service
- #20 — Best Campus Food
- #20 — Everyone Plays Intramural Sports
- #46 — Top 50 Best Value Colleges (Public Schools)
- #46 — Top 50 Green Colleges
- #49 — Top 50 Entrepreneurship: Ugrad
The full Princeton Review rankings can be found online.