Washington State University - Pullman
Washington State University - Pullman

Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, USA

Bachelor of Science - Physics - Astrophysics

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

Physics is the most basic natural science and considers physical systems ranging in size from nuclei, to atoms, to the cosmos. It is an extremely broad field, with many sub-fields.

Astrophysics, an option within the physics major, deals with the beginning and future of the universe, black holes, and the fate of the sun. It also covers scientific discoveries such as gravitational lenses, gamma-ray bursters, quasars, and extra-solar planets using instruments like the Hubble Space Telescope and the Galileo probe orbiting Jupiter.

At completion, students earn both a bachelor’s degree in physics and a minor in astronomy, the precise background favored by most graduate astronomy programs across the country.

Supplemental Pre-Professional tracks are available for students interested in pursuing further professional education. If there is interest in one of these tracks in addition to the degree, please let the recruiter know. The options are:

  • Pre-Dentistry
  • Pre-Law
  • Pre-Medicine
  • Pre-Nutrition & Exercise Physiology
  • Pre-Occupational Therapy
  • Pre-Optometry
  • Pre-Pharmacy
  • Pre-Physical Therapy
  • Pre-Physician Assistant
  • Pre-Speech & Hearing Sciences
  • Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

65%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Program Intakes

Open date

August 4, 2024

Submission deadline

June 1, 2025

Open date

May 15, 2025

Submission deadline

November 15, 2025

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

4 year bachelor's degree

Program Length

$23515 USD

Cost of Living

$70 USD

Application fee

$31704 USD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Miscellaneous : $4596
Mandatory Student Fees: $1,410 per year
Books and Supplies Fee: $762 per year
Tuition Deposit Fee: $500 (one time)