101 accredited colleges and universities in Washington, scored on academics, value, diversity, and outcomes. Find the campus where you'll thrive.
Ranked by our composite score across academics, value, diversity, and outcomes.
Seattle, WA · Public
Walla Walla, WA · Private Non-Profit
Spokane, WA · Private Non-Profit
Seattle, WA · Private Non-Profit
Bothell, WA · Public
Tacoma, WA · Public
Tacoma, WA · Private Non-Profit
Tacoma, WA · Private Non-Profit
Lowest average net price after financial aid.
Bellingham, WA · Public
Aberdeen, WA · Public
Spokane, WA · Public
Bellingham, WA · Public
Lowest acceptance rates in the state.
Spokane, WA · Private Non-Profit
Walla Walla, WA · Private Non-Profit
Seattle, WA · Public
Seattle, WA · Private Non-Profit
By undergraduate enrollment.
Seattle, WA · Public
Pullman, WA · Public
Bellingham, WA · Public
Ellensburg, WA · Public
The top public and private non-profit institutions in Washington.
Cities with the most colleges and universities.
Washington is home to 101 accredited colleges and universities, including 48 public, 29 private non-profit, and 24 for-profit institutions.
Based on average net price after financial aid, Northwest Indian College in Bellingham is the most affordable, with a net price of $3,136.
Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs in Spokane is the most selective, with an acceptance rate of 29%.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus in Seattle is the largest, enrolling 31,942 undergraduate students.
Average in-state tuition is $15,340, and average out-of-state tuition is $19,748. The graduate workforce earns a median $49,948 ten years after entry.
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