Washington State University, Tri-Cities

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Washington State University Tri-Cities [1] is an urban campus along the scenic Columbia River in Richland[2], Wash. Established as one of three regional campuses for Washington State University[3] in 1989 with upper division and graduate programs, WSU Tri-Cities offers 17 baccalaureate, 14 master’s, and five doctoral degree programs[4]. The campus added freshman and sophomore courses in fall 2007 to become a true four-year public university, extending the WSU land-grant mission of providing affordable, accessible higher education. WSU Tri-Cities has strong community support and partnerships, particularly with the nearby Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.