What are WSU's National Science Foundation research expenditures?
In 2010, the most recent year for which National Science Foundation ranking information is available, WSU placed 52nd among public universities and 78th among all institutions.
Current fund research expenditures by source of funds
(in thousands)
Source of Funds |
FY 2009 |
FY 2010 |
FY 2011 |
| Federal government | $116,682 | $132,166 | $134,735 |
| State and local governments | $8,553 | $5,132 | $2,820 |
| Industry | $7,770 | $16,032 | $14,868 |
| Institutional funds | |||
| Separately budgeted (includes cost sharing) | $28,855 | $45,025 | $50,776 |
| Under-recovery of indirect costs | $52,819 | $49,794 | $48,049 |
| All other sources | $37,175 | $6,343 | $8,647 |
| Total external support | $170,180 | $159,673 | $161,070 |
| Total research and development | $251,854 | $254,492 | $259,895 |
Source: Division of Research

Source: Division of Research