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Washington State University

Washington State University is a public land‑grant research university in Pullman, Washington, known for its strong agriculture, engineering, and business programs and a tight‑knit “Cougs” campus culture. Students often rave about the small‑town‑feel‑with‑big‑school resources, the many student organizations, the energy around football and basketball games, and the beautiful Pacific Northwest setting.

State

Washington

Student Population

24,000

Acceptance Rate

75–85%

GPA Range

3.0–3.4

SAT Range

1000–1250

Common Majors

business, engineering (mechanical, civil, electrical), agriculture, psychology, nursing

“Campus feels like a quiet college town surrounded by open fields, the student body is friendly and loyal to the Coug identity, the school culture is proud of sports and home‑game weekends, professors are approachable but some classes can feel large and fast‑paced, and the mix of campus‑hanging, intramurals, and short trips around eastern Washington keeps outside‑school life simple but never boring.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

In-state: $12,704; Out-of-state: $28,309

Conference

West Coast Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

72.65

Avg Women's Scores

74.4

Men's Team Notes

Cougars men delivered consistent low-73 team averages across Palouse Ridge events and invitationals, securing top-10 finishes with strong par-5 scoring led by upperclassmen. Individual top-15s built depth; solid home performances and regional contention fueled postseason push amid windy Palouse conditions and firm greens.

Women's Team Notes

Cougar women maintained mid-74 averages over 13 events, highlighted by top-8 finishes at key invitationals with sharp par-4 accuracy and birdie production. Freshmen contributors alongside veterans earned medals; impressive previews and home dominance advanced regional qualification on challenging high-plateau tracks.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Dustin White

Women's Coach

Kevin Tucker

Men's Email

dcwhite@wsu.edu

Women's Email

kevin_tucker@wsu.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Dustin White is the Washington State men’s head golf coach, entering his second decade directing the program. A former Cougars golfer and assistant coach, he returned to pullman in 2014 and was promoted to head coach ahead of the 2016–17 season. White focuses on player development, team cohesion, and a demanding tournament schedule, guiding WSU through the transition into the West Coast Conference and building a culture aimed at consistent top‑half‑of‑the‑field finishes.

Women's Coach Bio

Prior to leading the women’s program, Tucker spent the prior six seasons on the WSU men's golf staff, most recently serving as associate head coach. The Washington State alum was also a two-time NCAA Regional Championship participant in his playing days as a Cougar. During his time away from WSU, Tucker spent seven years playing professional golf and working at various golf clubs.

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