Washington Universities and Colleges


Washington is home to a wide variety of colleges and universities, both public and private. The state is home to some of the most prestigious and renowned universities in the nation, such as the University of Washington, Washington State University, and Gonzaga University. These universities offer a wide range of degree and certificate programs, from liberal arts to technical and professional fields.

The University of Washington is the largest university in the state, with over 55,000 students and 17 campuses across the state. The university offers a wide range of degree programs, including business, engineering, nursing, and law. It also offers a variety of research opportunities, such as the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation and the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences.

Washington State University is the state’s second largest university and has campuses in Pullman, Spokane, and Vancouver. It offers over 200 majors, minors, and certificates, and is especially known for its research capabilities in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

Gonzaga University is a private university located in Spokane. It is known for its strong liberal arts focus, with a number of degree programs in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. It also offers a variety of graduate programs, including education, business, and law.

The Evergreen State College is a public liberal arts college located in Olympia. It offers over 50 undergraduate degree programs, including environmental studies, creative writing, and psychology. It is also known for its commitment to sustainability, offering a variety of courses and programs related to environmental research and conservation.

Other notable universities in the state include Seattle University, Seattle Pacific University, and Whitman College. Each of these schools offers a variety of degree programs, with Seattle University and Seattle Pacific University offering more professional and technical programs and Whitman College focusing on the liberal arts.

Washington is also home to a number of community and technical colleges. These colleges offer associate degree programs, certificates, and workforce training programs. They are especially known for providing affordable pathways to higher education and career training.

Overall, Washington is home to a wide variety of colleges and universities, both public and private. These schools offer a variety of degree and certificate programs, from liberal arts to professional fields, and provide a variety of research and career-training opportunities.

Washington Universities and Colleges

School City Enroll In-State Cost Out-State Cost
Antioch University-Seattle Seattle 735 $0 $0
Bastyr University Kenmore 904 $0 $0
Bellevue College Bellevue 12,286 $22,132 $27,523
Bellingham Technical College Bellingham 1,848 $0 $0
Cascadia College Bothell 2,597 $0 $0
Central Washington University Ellensburg 11,174 $26,053 $42,129
Centralia College Centralia 2,314 $20,420 $20,881
Charter College Vancouver 2,120 $0 $0
City University of Seattle Seattle 2,052 $0 $0
Clark College Vancouver 7,665 $0 $0
Clover Park Technical College Lakewood 3,591 $0 $0
Columbia Basin College Pasco 6,745 $18,795 $20,524
Cornish College of the Arts Seattle 482 $52,034 $52,034
DigiPen Institute of Technology Redmond 1,120 $48,017 $48,017
Eastern Washington University Cheney 12,349 $25,218 $43,187
Edmonds College Lynnwood 6,545 $18,135 $23,526
Faith International University Tacoma 318 $0 $0
Gonzaga University Spokane 7,295 $64,802 $64,802
Grays Harbor College Aberdeen 1,553 $0 $0
Green River College Auburn 7,493 $0 $0
Heritage University Toppenish 999 $0 $0
Highline College Des Moines 5,829 $19,257 $19,717
Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland 3,319 $0 $0
Lower Columbia College Longview 2,325 $0 $0
North Seattle College Seattle 5,240 $0 $0
Northwest College of Art & Design Tacoma 101 $0 $0
Northwest Indian College Bellingham 555 $16,219 $16,219
Northwest University Kirkland 1,184 $46,900 $46,900
Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies Kirkland 1,215 $0 $0
Olympic College Bremerton 5,357 $19,631 $25,022
Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma 2,907 $61,160 $61,160
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences Yakima 573 $0 $0
Peninsula College Port Angeles 1,727 $0 $0
Pierce College District Lakewood 8,329 $18,432 $18,885
Renton Technical College Renton 3,214 $0 $0
Saint Martin's University Lacey 1,638 $56,350 $56,350
Seattle Central College Seattle 5,763 $0 $0
Seattle Film Institute Seattle 96 $0 $0
Seattle Institute of East Asian Medicine Seattle 31 $0 $0
Seattle Pacific University Seattle 3,601 $64,644 $64,644
Seattle University Seattle 7,050 $65,970 $65,970
Skagit Valley College Mount Vernon 4,227 $17,586 $20,445
South Seattle College Seattle 5,324 $0 $0
Spokane Community College Spokane 7,081 $0 $0
Spokane Falls Community College Spokane 4,189 $0 $0
Tacoma Community College Tacoma 5,823 $0 $0
The Evergreen State College Olympia 2,281 $25,485 $45,675
The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology Seattle 266 $0 $0
University of Puget Sound Tacoma 2,130 $69,661 $69,661
University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell 6,304 $29,613 $56,982
University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle 48,149 $29,319 $56,688
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma 5,364 $28,407 $55,776
Walla Walla Community College Walla Walla 2,940 $0 $0
Walla Walla University College Place 1,737 $41,520 $41,520
Washington State University Pullman 31,159 $28,520 $43,463
Wenatchee Valley College Wenatchee 3,090 $16,980 $17,394
Western Washington University Bellingham 15,197 $25,805 $42,563
Whatcom Community College Bellingham 2,719 $17,838 $23,286
Whitman College Walla Walla 1,360 $66,408 $66,408
Whitworth University Spokane 2,756 $62,890 $62,890
Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs Spokane 262 $0 $0
Yakima Valley College Yakima 3,954 $17,754 $18,215