Washington State University Everett

Washington State University Everett (WSU Everett) is a campus of Washington State University, a land-grant research university founded in 1890. The Washington State Legislature approved funding for WSU to expand to Snohomish County back in 2011.[4] The campus began with a 95,000-square foot building costing $64 million.[5] The campus was founded in 2014, and courses began in the Fall of 2017.

Washington State University Everett

Type	Public
Established	2014
Chancellor	Paul E. Pitre[1]
Students	275[2]
Location	Everett , Washington , U.S.
Colors	Crimson & Gray[3]
Nickname	Cougars
Website	everett.wsu.edu

History

Prior to its establishment, regional administrators and politicians had been working to establish a 4-year university in Snohomish County for 23 years.[6] Since 1941, the primary source of higher education in the county was Everett Community College, serving over 19,000 students annually.[7] Washington State University's expansion into Everett aimed to train engineers for the local aerospace and high-tech industries, particularly in Snohomish, Island and Skagit counties.[8]

The campus officially opened in June 2017, with students beginning coursework in Fall 2017 Semester.[9] WSU Everett recorded 222 enrolled undergraduate students for its Fall 2017 Semester, a 17.5% jump from the 189 enrolled the year prior.[10] There is a 91.1 percent graduation rate.

Campus

The main building is a 4 storey, 95,000-square-foot structure, which cost 64.6 million to build.[11] The building includes a roof with 80 kilowatt photovoltaic solar panels. The land is owned by Everett Community College.[11]

The campus does not possess its own independent library and currently shares many of its resources with the neighboring Everett Community College.[11] Everett Community College owns the land.[11]

Student life

Opportunities for civic engagement by students include a local branch of the Associated Students of Washington State University (ASWSU), which works as an elected student government,[12] the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers for undergraduates involved in computer electrical design,[13] and the non-profit organization Society of Women Engineers.[14]

About 96 percent of students are residents of Washington State, with an average age of 26 years.[6]

References

1. "Chancellor Paul Pitre - WSU Everett - Washington State University". Everett.wsu.edu. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
2. "WSU Quick Facts 2016". Washington State University. Retrieved December 24, 2017.
3. "Colors - Guidelines - Web - Graphic Identity Program - Washington State". Identity.wsu.edu. Archived from the original on June 23, 2013. Retrieved June 16, 2013.
4. "Steps taken toward creating WSU branch campus in Everett". The Seattle Times. Retrieved December 24, 2017.
5. "Education Lab: Local News WSU's new building: 'the biggest thing Everett has ever done in terms of its future'". The Seattle Times. Retrieved December 24, 2017.
6. Long, Katherine (August 11, 2017). "WSU's new building: 'the biggest thing Everett has ever done in terms of its future'". The Seattle Times. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
7. "About Everett Community College". Everettcc.edu. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
8. "WSU has big plans to expand programs in Everett". The Herald Net. Retrieved December 24, 2017.
9. "Ribbon-cutting ceremony set for WSU building in north Everett". The Herald Net. Retrieved December 24, 2017.
10. "WSU sets record enrollment; growth seen on campuses statewide - WSU News - Washington State University". September 20, 2017. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
11. "Take a sneak peek at WSU's new home in Everett - HeraldNet.com". August 9, 2017. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
12. "Student Government - WSU Everett - Washington State University". Everett.wsu.edu. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
13. "IEEE Purpose - WSU Everett - Washington State University". Everett.wsu.edu. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
14. "SWE Home - WSU Everett - Washington State University". Everett.wsu.edu. Retrieved January 31, 2018.