How does WSU spend its money?
The university continues to maintain its commitment to instruction and research.
Current fund expenditures, FY 2009
$837 M

Key current fund expense trends as a percent of total expenditures
FY 2006-09

Source: Office of Budget, Planning, and Analysis
General fund budget comparison: FY 2001 vs. FY 2010
State appropriations have decreased from 63 percent of the total university operating support
to 39 percent since FY 2001.
FY 2001— $381 M

FY 2010 – $543 M

Source: Office of Budget, Planning, and Analysis