PULLMAN, WA — Washington State University has secured a leading spot in The Princeton Review’s newly released Best 391 Colleges guide, earning recognition in more than 20 categories based on student survey responses.

Most notably, WSU ranked #1 nationally in the category “Their Students Love These Colleges,” a list that reflects student satisfaction and the sense of connection students feel to their university. The ranking is based entirely on student feedback, highlighting campus engagement and support services.

The university also placed highly in several other categories, including:

• #2 Best Athletic Facilities

• #3 Happiest Students

• #3 Most Politically Moderate Students

• #5 Friendliest Students

• #7 Best Health Services

• #8 Best-Run Colleges

• #9 Best College Dorms

• #9 Most Active Student Government

• #20 Best Campus Food

WSU additionally earned spots on lists for community service involvement, Greek life, entrepreneurship, alumni networks, internships, student counseling, and campus sustainability.

The rankings draw from surveys of more than 170,000 students nationwide. According to The Princeton Review, WSU’s placement underscores strengths in student satisfaction, campus life, and resources.

The full list of rankings is available on The Princeton Review’s website.