Washington State University Track & Field Standards
Quick answer: Washington State's recruiting level is about 3:49.80 in the 1500m (about 4:07 for a high school 1600m) for men, and 4:31.77 in the 1500m (about 4:52 for a high school 1600m) for women. Washington State's men's freshmen ran a median 10.59 in the 100m in their first college season (9 freshmen since 2022).
Washington State track and field at a glance
| Men's roster | 19 athletes on the 2026 Outdoor TFRRS roster: 3 freshmen, 6 sophomores, 6 juniors, 4 seniors |
|---|---|
| Women's roster | 25 athletes on the 2026 Outdoor TFRRS roster: 8 freshmen, 8 sophomores, 7 juniors, 2 seniors; 1 competed for another college first (transfers) |
| Cross country | Men's 10K · Women's 6K (levels below) |
| Conference | Pac 12 (NCAA D1) |
Washington State University is an NCAA D1 track and field program in the Pac 12, based in Washington. Below are the marks it takes to be a Target recruit, a Recruit or a Walk-On for men and women in every event (estimates: typical marks for its division, since there is no published chart or conference championship).
Men's standards in high school events
Washington State's levels as the marks you run in high school: the 1600m, 3200m and 300m hurdles are converted from the college events with the same factors as the mark checker.
| High school event | Target | Recruit | Walk-On |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800m | 1:50.44 | 1:51.83 | 1:53.59 |
| 1600m from the college 1500m | 4:04.0 | 4:06.7 | 4:11.1 |
| 3200m from the college 5000m | 8:56.1 | 9:06.1 | 9:19.2 |
Men's standards (college events)
| Event | Target | Recruit | Walk-On |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800m | 1:50.44 | 1:51.83 | 1:53.59 |
| 1500m | 3:47.22 | 3:49.80 | 3:53.84 |
| 5000m | 14:18.09 | 14:34.11 | 14:55.04 |
| 10000m | 30:29.55 | 31:52.49 | 33:22.56 |
| 3000m Steeplechase | 9:15.38 | 9:36.84 | 10:18.92 |
Women's standards in high school events
Washington State's levels as the marks you run in high school: the 1600m, 3200m and 300m hurdles are converted from the college events with the same factors as the mark checker.
| High school event | Target | Recruit | Walk-On |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800m | 2:10.07 | 2:12.41 | 2:15.61 |
| 1600m from the college 1500m | 4:46.7 | 4:51.8 | 4:58.2 |
| 3200m from the college 5000m | 10:28.5 | 10:45.8 | 11:03.5 |
Women's standards (college events)
| Event | Target | Recruit | Walk-On |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800m | 2:10.07 | 2:12.41 | 2:15.61 |
| 1500m | 4:27.05 | 4:31.77 | 4:37.76 |
| 5000m | 16:46.06 | 17:13.74 | 17:42.08 |
| 10000m | 36:07.29 | 37:39.70 | 40:34.41 |
| 3000m Steeplechase | 10:47.28 | 11:10.78 | 12:16.76 |
Washington State cross country standards
What Washington State's own runners ran at NCAA Division I West Region (2024 and 2025 averaged): Target is the team's 3rd runner, Recruit its 5th (the last scorer), Walk-On its 7th (the last varsity spot). Courses differ, so treat these as estimates; the high school 5K line is the same fitness over 5K.
| Target | Recruit | Walk-On | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's 10K | 30:17.2 | 30:42.2 | 31:28.7 |
| about, in a high school 5K | 14:31.6 | 14:43.6 | 15:05.9 |
| Women's 6K | 20:26.7 | 20:53.3 | 21:36.0 |
| about, in a high school 5K | 16:51.1 | 17:13.1 | 17:48.2 |
Where Washington State ranks nationally (2026 outdoor)
Washington State men are #53 of 146 in the NCAA D1 Power Rankings (#1 of 2 in the Pac 12), with 3 points at the national meet, up from #54 in 2025. Washington State women are #28 of 137 in the NCAA D1 Power Rankings (#1 of 2 in the Pac 12), with 10 points at the national meet, up from #88 in 2025. Event-group squads: #17 in women's distance. NCAA D1 Power Rankings ›
What Washington State freshmen actually ran
Marks from Washington State athletes' first college outdoor season (2022 to 2026, TFRRS lists): the realistic level of the athletes the program actually brings in, not a chart.
Men's
| Event | Typical freshman | Middle half | Best freshman | Freshmen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100m | 10.59 | 10.42 to 11.01 | 10.17 | 9 |
| 200m | 22.24 | 21.30 to 22.45 | 20.88 | 9 |
| 400m | 46.22 | 45.98 to 51.68 | 45.98 | 3 |
| 800m | 1:54.83 | 1:52.09 to 1:56.97 | 1:51.67 | 11 |
| 1500m | 3:59.99 | 3:54.03 to 4:04.11 | 3:47.99 | 17 |
| 5000m | 14:54.80 | 14:37.43 to 15:26.31 | 14:29.37 | 9 |
| 110m hurdles | 15.18 | 14.46 to 15.19 | 14.36 | 4 |
| steeplechase | 9:34.34 | 8:45.28 to 9:50.25 | 8:45.28 | 3 |
| High Jump | 1.77m | 1.99m to 1.72m | 2.10m | 4 |
| Pole Vault | 4.90m | 4.90m to 4.75m | 4.90m | 3 |
| Long Jump | 6.65m | 7.04m to 6.29m | 7.04m | 3 |
| Shot Put | 13.80m | 16.95m to 12.74m | 18.03m | 4 |
| Discus | 44.53m | 54.42m to 37.82m | 57.09m | 7 |
| Hammer | 57.40m | 60.63m to 49.89m | 63.32m | 5 |
| Javelin | 57.44m | 59.72m to 54.05m | 64.93m | 5 |
Women's
| Event | Typical freshman | Middle half | Best freshman | Freshmen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100m | 12.22 | 12.04 to 12.54 | 11.61 | 7 |
| 200m | 24.82 | 24.44 to 25.36 | 24.14 | 7 |
| 400m | 56.62 | 56.60 to 57.33 | 56.08 | 4 |
| 800m | 2:17.53 | 2:15.24 to 2:19.14 | 2:05.44 | 8 |
| 1500m | 4:44.38 | 4:29.45 to 4:49.05 | 4:13.59 | 18 |
| 5000m | 16:35.73 | 16:27.75 to 17:09.23 | 15:40.09 | 10 |
| 100m hurdles | 13.89 | 12.98 to 15.62 | 12.98 | 3 |
| Pole Vault | 4.03m | 4.20m to 3.85m | 4.26m | 5 |
| Long Jump | 5.24m | 5.69m to 5.17m | 5.69m | 3 |
| Shot Put | 12.57m | 13.91m to 8.64m | 15.34m | 5 |
| Discus | 43.12m | 47.07m to 41.74m | 47.07m | 3 |
| Hammer | 44.29m | 55.70m to 37.75m | 55.70m | 3 |
| Javelin | 44.90m | 46.23m to 30.21m | 54.03m | 4 |
How Washington State develops athletes
- Peaking: 27% of Washington State athletes who raced at the conference championship ran their season best there or later (better than 2% of 350 NCAA D1 programs).
- Year over year: returning athletes' season bests improved +0.66% a year (30th percentile in NCAA D1).
- In a season: the typical athlete improved +0.98% from their first race to their season best.
2022 to 2026 outdoor and indoor, every event, from 614 athlete-seasons of TFRRS meet results.
National champions from Washington State since 2016
1 individual national title at the NCAA D1 championships (the 2016 and 2021 outdoor meets aren't on TFRRS, so titles from those two aren't counted).
| Season | Event | Champion | Mark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 outdoor | Women's 1500m | Rosemary Longisa | 4:12.10 |
Common questions
What are the Washington State University track and field recruiting standards?
Washington State University is an NCAA D1 program in the Pac 12. Its levels are estimates: the typical marks across its division, because the school doesn't publish standards and its conference has no championship results to set them from. The full table for men and women is on this page.
Is Washington State a D1 school?
Yes. Washington State is NCAA Division I (D1), and its track and field teams compete in the Pac 12.
What times do you need to walk on at Washington State University?
Men's Walk-On: 800m 1:53.59, 1500m 3:53.84, 5000m 14:55.04. Women's Walk-On: 800m 2:15.61, 1500m 4:37.76, 5000m 17:42.08.
What do Washington State track freshmen run?
Washington State's men's freshmen ran a median 10.59 in the 100m in their first college season (best 10.17, 9 freshmen since 2022). Women's freshmen: a median 56.62 in the 400m.
Is Washington State good at developing track athletes?
From 2022 to 2026, 27% of Washington State athletes who raced at the conference championship ran their season best there or later, better than 2% of NCAA D1 programs, and returning athletes improved +0.66% a year.
How many national champions has Washington State had?
1 individual NCAA D1 national title since 2016, most recently Rosemary Longisa (2026).
How many athletes are on the Washington State track and field roster?
19 men (3 freshmen) and 25 women (8 freshmen, 1 transfers) on the 2026 Outdoor TFRRS roster.
What cross country times do you need for Washington State?
To make the varsity seven at Washington State, men about 31:28.7 for 10K (about 15:05.9 in a high school 5K); women about 21:36.0 for 6K (about 17:48.2 in a high school 5K), from its own runners at the NCAA regional or conference meet in 2024 and 2025.
Where does Washington State rank in track and field?
Washington State men are #53 of 146 in the NCAA D1 Power Rankings (#1 of 2 in the Pac 12), with 3 points at the national meet, up from #54 in 2025. Washington State women are #28 of 137 in the NCAA D1 Power Rankings (#1 of 2 in the Pac 12), with 10 points at the national meet, up from #88 in 2025.
What conference is Washington State University track and field in?
Washington State University competes in the Pac 12 (NCAA D1) and is based in Washington.
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