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Nestled in the heart of downtown Spokane, the campus is the perfect blend of urban comforts and the natural beauty for which the Pacific Norwest is known.
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Spokane, Washington

When you choose where to pursue your education, you are choosing more than a college, you are choosing where you will be living for the duration of your degree. What better choice than the scenic Pacific Northwest?

Housed on the WSU Spokane campus, students and researchers collaborate across specialties to advance human health. You will find yourself surrounded not only by doctoral, pharmacy, medical and nursing students, but by renowned faculty and researchers from the WSU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Nursing, and Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine.

Fun Fact

Washington is also one of the most progressive states in the nation for pharmacists, allowing pharmacy students to stay on the forefront of pharmacy practice.

Spokane by the Numbers

Top 25 Best Places to Live Out West

and one of the top 100 places to live the the U.S. according to Liveability

A rare site, Spokane is one of only a handful of cities across the U.S. with a waterfall in the middle of town.
Every summer players from across the nation, and around the world, flock to downtown Spokane for the world’s largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament, Hoopfest.
#2 largest City in Washington

Spokane offers all the urban comforts of a mid-sized city, including a vibrant food scene with no shortage of farm-to-table options, and a thriving artistic community.

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125+ parks within city limits

With parks scattered across the city, you are almost always within walking distance of somewhere to skate, splash, walk your dog, play disc golf, or simply enjoy nature.

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National Geographic calls Riverfront Park one of the nation’s most beautiful urban parks.
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Lake Coeur d’Alene is one of the largest lakes in Northern Idaho and only a 45-minute drive from campus.
76 lakes within a 1-hour drive

Whether you enjoy paddleboarding, cliff jumping, swimming, lounging waterside, or anything in between there are near-endless ways to enjoy the waterways in and around the city.

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15.4% lower cost of living than the Washington state average.

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Minimal congestion and low cost of living means you spend less time and money on commuting and rent, and more time focusing on your education and future career.

Once a railway yard, Riverfront Park was converted into the verdant escape we see today for the World’s Fair: Expo ’74, the clocktower remains a symbol of the area’s history.

Our Favorite Facts

Students looking for a few minutes of fresh air between classes can quickly find themselves overlooking the Spokane falls.
Whatever your favorite, Spokane features all four seasons in all their beauty. Fall is a favorite among students.
Works of art can be found throughout the city including The Joy of Running Together, which was created in honor of the annual Bloomsday Run — one of the largest road races in the nation.
Designed by the same person who designed Central Park New York, Manito Park is a hidden oasis just a 10-minute drive from WSU Spokane.
The city has become especially popular in the last 10 years for its cottage industry of craft brew beer, breathtaking views, and thriving arts, culture and restaurant scene.
Five mountain resorts within a two-hour drive of downtown open up a world or possibilities for winter sport enthusiasts.
Anyone keeping their eyes peeled might even see a bald eagle, a moose, or any of the diverse wildlife that calls the area home.
The campus is part of Spokane’s University District with extensions of Eastern Washington University, Gonzaga University, Whitworth University, and the University of Washington all nearby.

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