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
NCAA D1Greek LifeSki Town
Admit
39% admit
Tuition
$38,757
ACT

University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a public 4-year institution in Seattle, WA. Enrollment: ~31,942 students. Admissions are selective (39% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $38,757/year.

Washington State University

Pullman, WA
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
87% admit
Tuition
$25,773
ACT

Washington State University is a public 4-year institution in Pullman, WA. Enrollment: ~21,099 students. Admissions are accessible (87% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $25,773/year.

Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA
Ski Town
Admit
93% admit
Tuition
$24,799
ACT
ACT 24–31

Western Washington University is a public 4-year institution in Bellingham, WA. Enrollment: ~13,544 students. Admissions are accessible (93% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $24,799/year.

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA
NCAA D2Ski Town
Admit
91% admit
Tuition
$23,184
ACT

Central Washington University is a public 4-year institution in Ellensburg, WA. Enrollment: ~7,833 students. Admissions are accessible (91% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $23,184/year.

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, WA
NCAA D1Ski Town
Admit
91% admit
Tuition
$24,722
ACT

Eastern Washington University is a public 4-year institution in Cheney, WA. Enrollment: ~6,222 students. Admissions are accessible (91% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $24,722/year.

University of Washington-Bothell Campus

Bothell, WA
Ski Town
Admit
91% admit
Tuition
$38,757
ACT

University of Washington-Bothell Campus is a public 4-year institution in Bothell, WA. Enrollment: ~5,457 students. Admissions are accessible (91% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $38,757/year.

Gonzaga University

Spokane, WA
NCAA D1Ski Town
Admit
82% admit
Tuition
$47,560
ACT
ACT 27–31

Gonzaga University is a private 4-year institution in Spokane, WA. Enrollment: ~5,198 students. Admissions are accessible (82% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $47,560/year.

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

Tacoma, WA
Ski Town
Admit
83% admit
Tuition
$38,757
ACT

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is a public 4-year institution in Tacoma, WA. Enrollment: ~4,185 students. Admissions are accessible (83% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $38,757/year.

Seattle University

Seattle, WA
NCAA D1Ski Town
Admit
77% admit
Tuition
$48,510
ACT
ACT 23–30

Seattle University is a private 4-year institution in Seattle, WA. Enrollment: ~4,062 students. Admissions are accessible (77% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $48,510/year.

Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, WA
NCAA D3Ski Town
Admit
78% admit
Tuition
$46,816
ACT
ACT 22–28

Pacific Lutheran University is a private 4-year institution in Tacoma, WA. Enrollment: ~2,401 students. Admissions are accessible (78% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $46,816/year.

The Evergreen State College

Olympia, WA
Admit
96% admit
Tuition
$28,032
ACT
ACT 23–29

The Evergreen State College is a public 4-year institution in Olympia, WA. Enrollment: ~2,160 students. Admissions are accessible (96% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $28,032/year.

Whitworth University

Spokane, WA
NCAA D3Ski Town
Admit
90% admit
Tuition
$46,350
ACT
ACT 21–29

Whitworth University is a private 4-year institution in Spokane, WA. Enrollment: ~1,858 students. Admissions are accessible (90% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $46,350/year.

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, WA
NCAA D2Ski Town
Admit
83% admit
Tuition
$35,100
ACT

Seattle Pacific University is a private 4-year institution in Seattle, WA. Enrollment: ~1,762 students. Admissions are accessible (83% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $35,100/year.

University of Puget Sound

Tacoma, WA
NCAA D3Greek Life
Admit
72% admit
Tuition
$55,390
ACT
ACT 27–31

University of Puget Sound is a private 4-year institution in Tacoma, WA. Enrollment: ~1,594 students. Admissions are accessible (72% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $55,390/year.

Whitman College

Walla Walla, WA
NCAA D3Greek LifeSki Town
Admit
38% admit
Tuition
$55,560
ACT
ACT 29–33

Whitman College is a private 4-year institution in Walla Walla, WA. Enrollment: ~1,531 students. Admissions are selective (38% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $55,560/year.

Saint Martin's University

Lacey, WA
Admit
90% admit
Tuition
$40,210
ACT
ACT 16–20

Saint Martin's University is a private 4-year institution in Lacey, WA. Enrollment: ~1,158 students. Admissions are accessible (90% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $40,210/year.

DigiPen Institute of Technology

Redmond, WA
Ski Town
Admit
64% admit
Tuition
$34,700
ACT
ACT 27–29

DigiPen Institute of Technology is a 4-year institution in Redmond, WA. Enrollment: ~995 students. Admissions are accessible (64% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $34,700/year.

Northwest University

Kirkland, WA
Ski Town
Admit
83% admit
Tuition
$33,500
ACT

Northwest University is a private 4-year institution in Kirkland, WA. Enrollment: ~645 students. Admissions are accessible (83% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $33,500/year.

Cornish College of the Arts

Seattle, WA
Ski Town
Admit
62% admit
Tuition
$33,956
ACT

Cornish College of the Arts is a private 4-year institution in Seattle, WA. Enrollment: ~488 students. Admissions are accessible (62% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $33,956/year.

Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs

Spokane, WA
Ski Town
Admit
29% admit
Tuition
$13,440
ACT

Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs is a private 4-year institution in Spokane, WA. Enrollment: ~145 students. Admissions are selective (29% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $13,440/year.

Northwest College of Art & Design

Tacoma, WA
Ski Town
Admit
66% admit
Tuition
$18,000
ACT

Northwest College of Art & Design is a 4-year institution in Tacoma, WA. Enrollment: ~139 students. Admissions are accessible (66% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $18,000/year.

Great Northern University

Spokane, WA
Ski Town
Admit
100% admit
Tuition
$15,600
ACT

Great Northern University is a private 4-year institution in Spokane, WA. Enrollment: ~48 students. Admissions are accessible (100% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $15,600/year.

Academy of Interactive Entertainment

Seattle, WA
Very SafeSki Town
Admit
42% admit
Tuition
$22,750
ACT

Academy of Interactive Entertainment is a private 2-year institution in Seattle, WA. Enrollment: ~47 students. Admissions are accessible (42% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $22,750/year.

Everett Community College

Everett, WA
Admit
Tuition
$9,342
ACT

Everett Community College is a public 4-year institution in Everett, WA. Out-of-state tuition: $9,342/year.

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