Washington State University is a coeducational, state-controlled, land-grant institution with a main campus in Pullman, Washington. Land-grant colleges and universities receive federal aid to support education. Branch campuses include the Tri-Cities campus in Richland and campuses in Spokane and Vancouver. The university was founded in 1890. Its athletic teams are called the Cougars. Its website at https://wsu.edu/ offers additional information.