Pathway + Bachelor

BA in Apparel, Merchandising, Design and Textiles

USA

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What will I learn?

Learn how to develop apparel, textile, and fashion products from concept to consumer in a global market, with a foundation in industry practices and business principles.

Highlights

Largest and most comprehensive 4-year apparel and textile program in the Pacific Northwest

Fully equipped apparel design studios, a visual merchandising studio, photo studio, apparel tech and digital lab, and textile teaching and research lab

Work closely with nationally and internationally recognized faculty

Industry study tours and opportunities to study abroad

Specializations

Apparel Design focuses on design fundamentals, illustration and presentation methods, computer aided design, tailoring and garment construction techniques, fashion forecasting, and more.

Merchandising teaches you the planning, buying, shipping, and selling of merchandise in manufacturing, trade, or retail organizations.

Career

With an Apparel, Merchandising, Design and Textiles degree, you can work in:

Apparel and textile design

Pattern making

Fashion illustration and graphic design

Wardrobe consulting

Retail management and entrepreneurship

Market analysis

Visual merchandising

Majors

  • Apparel Design
  • Merchandising

Which department am I in?

College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resources Sciences

Study options

Full Time (120 Hours)

Tuition fees
$28,442.00 (23,99,764) per year
USD $14,221 per semester
Start date

September 2025

Venue

Washington State University

370 Lighty Student Services Building,

PULLMAN,

Washington,

99164, United States

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$28,442.00 (23,99,764) per year
Books & Supplies- 381
Start date

August 2025

Venue

WSU Pullman

Pullman,

Pullman,

Washington,

99164, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

To be considered for WSU admission as a first-year international student:

Complete at least 12 years of school, culminating in an appropriate secondary/high school certificate or external examination.

Minimum 2.70 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 scale

Preparation in humanities, mathematics, basic sciences, and social sciences

English proficiency:

IELTS: 6.5

TOEFL iBT: 75

Cambridge B2 First, C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency: 176

Eiken: Level 1

iTEP: 4

Duolingo English Test: 105

Priority Application Deadline: January 31 for fall term; November 15 for spring term

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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