WASHINGTON GUARANTEED ADMISSIONS PROGRAM

There’s a place for you at Washington’s public universities

You’ve got big dreams for your future, and Washington’s Guaranteed Admissions Program (WAGAP) can help you make them happen. With WAGAP, college admissions don’t have to be stressful. If you meet minimum GPA and coursework requirements, you’re guaranteed a spot at six public four-year universities in Washington. This opens up exciting possibilities for your college journey, allowing you to focus on reaching your goals with confidence.

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College grads are
24%
more likely to be employed 
than high school grads

HOW IT WORKS

No matter where you come from, college is within your reach! We work with participating high schools and share your academic records with six four-year public universities in Washington. If you are an 11th or 12th grader from a participating school and meet basic requirements, you’ll be guaranteed admission to those universities when you apply.

Eligibility

  • Earn and maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher
  • Make sure you’re taking the right classes
  • You’re in!
Participating High Schools
Coursework Requirements
College grads earn
86%
more than someone with just a high school diploma

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WAGAP unlocks opportunities to attend some of the best public universities in the nation.


Click on a school to find out more.

Western Washington University

WEBSITE: wwu.edu
ADMISSIONS CONTACT: WWU Admissions Office
PHONE: (360) 650-3440
STUDENT BODY SIZE:

~15,000 students
SETTING: Urban/Suburban Bellingham, WA

University of Washington - Tacoma

WEBSITE: tacoma.uw.edu
ADMISSIONS CONTACT: UW Tacoma Admissions Office
PHONE: (253) 692-4742
STUDENT BODY SIZE:

~5,000 students
SETTING: Urban (situated in Tacoma, WA)

The Evergreen State College

WEBSITE: evergreen.edu
ADMISSIONS CONTACT: Evergreen Admissions Office
PHONE: (360) 867-6170
STUDENT BODY SIZE:

~2,500 (per its website, Oct 2024)
SETTING: Suburban/Rural (located in Olympia, WA)

Central Washington University

WEBSITE: cwu.edu
ADMISSIONS CONTACT: CWU Admissions Office
PHONE: (509) 963-1211
STUDENT BODY SIZE:

~8,500 (per its website, Oct 2024)
SETTING: Rural (located in Ellensburg, WA)​

Eastern Washington University

WEBSITE: ewu.edu
ADMISSIONS CONTACT: EWU Admissions Office
PHONE: (509) 359-2397
STUDENT BODY SIZE:

~10,000 students
SETTING: Suburban (based in Cheney, WA)

Washington State University

WEBSITE: wsu.edu
ADMISSIONS CONTACT: WSU Admissions Office
PHONE: (509) 335-5586
STUDENT BODY SIZE:

~26,000 (per its website, fall 2023)
SETTING: Rural (main campus in Pullman, WA)
WEBSITE: wwu.edu
ADMISSIONS CONTACT: WWU Admissions Office
PHONE: (360) 650-3440
STUDENT BODY SIZE:

~15,000 students
SETTING: Urban/Suburban Bellingham, WA
WEBSITE: tacoma.uw.edu
ADMISSIONS CONTACT: UW Tacoma Admissions Office
PHONE: (253) 692-4742
STUDENT BODY SIZE:

~5,000 students
SETTING: Urban (situated in Tacoma, WA)
WEBSITE: evergreen.edu
ADMISSIONS CONTACT: Evergreen Admissions Office
PHONE: (360) 867-6170
STUDENT BODY SIZE:

~2,500 (per its website, Oct 2024)
SETTING: Suburban/Rural (located in Olympia, WA)
WEBSITE: cwu.edu
ADMISSIONS CONTACT: CWU Admissions Office
PHONE: (509) 963-1211
STUDENT BODY SIZE:

~8,500 (per its website, Oct 2024)
SETTING: Rural (located in Ellensburg, WA)​
WEBSITE: ewu.edu
ADMISSIONS CONTACT: EWU Admissions Office
PHONE: (509) 359-2397
STUDENT BODY SIZE:

~10,000 students
SETTING: Suburban (based in Cheney, WA)
WEBSITE: wsu.edu
ADMISSIONS CONTACT: WSU Admissions Office
PHONE: (509) 335-5586
STUDENT BODY SIZE:

~26,000 (per its website, fall 2023)
SETTING: Rural (main campus in Pullman, WA)
College graduates have larger
friendship networks
than those without a college degree.

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Participating High Schools
Coursework Requirements