Colleges in Washington
Washington is home to 78 colleges and universities, from large flagship research institutions to small liberal arts colleges and community colleges. Known for Pacific Coast access and ski resort access, Washington offers a range of environments for every type of student. Use the filters below to find the right fit by campus lifestyle, safety, tuition, and more.
Top Colleges by Enrollment
78 total in Washington
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA
39% admit · Moderate32K students
Lifestyle
Lake LifeSki TownGreek LifeNCAA Division IWarm Climate
Washington State University
Pullman, WA
87% admit · Open21K students
Lifestyle
Greek LifeNCAA Division ICold Climate
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
93% admit · Open14K students
Lifestyle
Lake LifeSki TownWarm Climate
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA
91% admit · Open8K students
Lifestyle
Ski TownGreek LifeNCAA Division IICold Climate
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA
91% admit · Open6K students
Lifestyle
Ski TownGreek LifeNCAA Division ICold Climate
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA
91% admit · Open5K students
Lifestyle
Lake LifeSki TownWarm ClimateSafe Campus
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA
82% admit · Open5K students
Lifestyle
Ski TownGreek LifeNCAA Division ICold Climate
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Tacoma, WA
83% admit · Open4K students
Lifestyle
Ski TownWarm ClimateSafe Campus
Seattle University
Seattle, WA
77% admit · Open4K students
Lifestyle
Lake LifeSki TownGreek LifeNCAA Division IWarm Climate
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA
83% admit · Open2K students
Lifestyle
Lake LifeSki TownNCAA Division IIWarm Climate
Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA
38% admit · Moderate2K students
Lifestyle
Ski TownGreek LifeWarm Climate
DigiPen Institute of Technology
Redmond, WA
64% admit · Open995 students
Lifestyle
Lake LifeSki TownGreek LifeWarm ClimateSafe Campus
Northwest University
Kirkland, WA
83% admit · Open645 students
Lifestyle
Lake LifeSki TownWarm ClimateSafe Campus
Cornish College of the Arts
Seattle, WA
62% admit · Open488 students
Lifestyle
Lake LifeSki TownGreek LifeWarm ClimateSafe Campus
Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs
Spokane, WA
29% admit · Moderate145 students
Lifestyle
Lake LifeSki TownCold Climate
Northwest College of Art & Design
Tacoma, WA
66% admit · Open139 students
Lifestyle
Ski TownWarm ClimateSafe Campus
Great Northern University
Spokane, WA
100% admit · Open48 students
Lifestyle
Lake LifeSki TownGreek LifeCold ClimateSafe Campus
Academy of Interactive Entertainment
Seattle, WA
42% admit · Moderate47 students
Lifestyle
Lake LifeSki TownWarm ClimateSafe Campus
All Colleges in Washington, A to Z
- Academy of Interactive Entertainment · Seattle
- Antioch University-Seattle · Seattle
- Bastyr University · Kenmore
- Bates Technical College · Tacoma
- Bellevue College · Bellevue
- Bellingham Technical College · Bellingham
- Big Bend Community College · Moses Lake
- Cascadia College · Bothell
- Central Washington University · Ellensburg
- Centralia College · Centralia
- City University of Seattle · Seattle
- Clark College · Vancouver
- Clover Park Technical College · Lakewood
- Columbia Basin College · Pasco
- Cornish College of the Arts · Seattle
- DigiPen Institute of Technology · Redmond
- Divers Institute of Technology · Seattle
- Eastern Washington University · Cheney
- Edmonds College · Lynnwood
- Everett Community College · Everett
- Faith International University · Tacoma
- Gonzaga University · Spokane
- Grays Harbor College · Aberdeen
- Great Northern University · Spokane
- Green River College · Auburn
- Heritage University · Toppenish
- Highline College · Des Moines
- International Air and Hospitality Academy · Vancouver
- Lake Washington Institute of Technology · Kirkland
- Lower Columbia College · Longview
- North Seattle College · Seattle
- Northwest College of Art & Design · Tacoma
- Northwest HVAC/R Training Center · Spokane
- Northwest Indian College · Bellingham
- Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building · Port Hadlock
- Northwest University · Kirkland
- Olympic College · Bremerton
- Pacific Lutheran University · Tacoma
- Pacific Northwest Christian College · Kennewick
- Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences · Yakima
- Paul Mitchell the School-Federal Way · Federal Way
- Paul Mitchell the School-Richland · Richland
- Paul Mitchell the School-Spokane · Spokane Valley
- Peninsula College · Port Angeles
- Perry Technical Institute · Yakima
- Pierce College District · Lakewood
- Renton Technical College · Renton
- Saint Martin's University · Lacey
- Seattle Central College · Seattle
- Seattle Film Institute · Seattle
- Seattle Institute of East Asian Medicine · Seattle
- Seattle Pacific University · Seattle
- Seattle University · Seattle
- Shoreline Community College · Shoreline
- Skagit Valley College · Mount Vernon
- South Puget Sound Community College · Olympia
- South Seattle College · Seattle
- Spokane Community College · Spokane
- Spokane Falls Community College · Spokane
- Tacoma Community College · Tacoma
- The Evergreen State College · Olympia
- The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology · Seattle
- Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Shoreline · Shoreline
- UEI College-Tacoma · Tacoma
- University of Puget Sound · Tacoma
- University of Washington-Bothell Campus · Bothell
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus · Seattle
- University of Washington-Tacoma Campus · Tacoma
- Walla Walla Community College · Walla Walla
- Walla Walla University · College Place
- Washington State University · Pullman
- Wenatchee Valley College · Wenatchee
- Western Washington University · Bellingham
- Whatcom Community College · Bellingham
- Whitman College · Walla Walla
- Whitworth University · Spokane
- Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs · Spokane
- Yakima Valley College · Yakima
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