Washington State University is the state's land-grant research university, offering graduate and undergraduate education in a broad range of subject areas. The university operates in Everett, Pullman, Spokane, the Tri-Cities and Vancouver, and offers distance education throughout the state. The university's land-grant charter assigns special responsibilities in agricultural research, engineering, extension services, and international and business development. To meet its teaching, research and public service responsibilities, the university is organized into several colleges and professional schools. These include the colleges of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences; The Carson College of Business; Education; The Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture; Arts and Sciences; The Murrow College of Communication; the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine; Nursing; Pharmacy; and Veterinary Medicine. The university's agricultural research and extension activities occur at the main campus in Pullman, 10 research units in various climatic regions and extension offices in each county.

As a public, land-grant and research institution of distinction, Washington State University enhances the intellectual, creative and practical abilities of the individuals, institutions and communities that we serve by fostering learning, inquiry and engagement.