2024 Washington Colleges Comparison
In Washington, 95 colleges are active and serve higher education to students. By school type, there are 42 public schools and 53 private schools. By school level, 63 4-years (or high) schools, 11 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and 21 less than 2 years schools (career, technical or vocational schools) are active this year based on the IPEDS data.
The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Washington colleges is $13,851 for state residents and $18,257 for out-of-state students in 2024. The graduate tuition & fee is $19,051 for state residents and $24,259 for out-of-state students. A total of 2,984 students enrolled in Washington colleges including 2,780 undergraduate and 1,284 graduate students.
2024 Statistics for Washington Colleges
Of the 95 Washington schools, Northwest University ranked first and University of Washington-Seattle Campus ranked second (view more at Washington college rankings).
The 2024 average tuition & fees of all Washington colleges is $13,851 for Washington residents and $18,257 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 81.71% and the average SAT score is 1,250. The average number of students is 2,984 and the average student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
The below statements summarize the average statistics of tuition, admission, and more academic factors for Washington colleges. For the statistics, we include only 4-years colleges such as national universities and liberal arts colleges.
In addition, for some statistics, we include only eligible colleges, for example, for the graduate tuition & fees over colleges that offer the graduate programs.
- The average undergraduate tuition & fees of Washington colleges are $18,257 and Whitman College has the highest tuition & fees of $61,492 and Northwest Indian College has the lowest tuition & fees of $3,969.
- The average graduate tuition & fees of Washington colleges are $24,259 and Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences has the highest tuition & fees of $41,756 and Faith International University has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,350.
- The average SAT score of Washington colleges is 1,250 and Whitman College has the highest SAT score of 1,390 and Saint Martin's University has the lowest score of 1,080.
- The average acceptance rate of Washington colleges is 81.71% and University of Washington-Seattle Campus has the tightest (lowest) rate of 48% and Eastern Washington University has the loosest (lowest) rate of 96%.
- The average student population of Washington colleges is 2,984 and University of Washington-Seattle Campus has the most students of 52,319 and Seattle Institute of East Asian Medicine has the fewest students of 33.
- The average graduation rate of Washington colleges is 49.62% and Whitman College has the highest rate of 90% and Faith International University has the lowest rate of 16%.
Washington Colleges Core Statistics Comparison
The following table lists colleges located in Washington ordered by college ranking. The ranking is targeting only 4-years universities and colleges. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
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| College Name | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Graduate Tuition & Fees | SAT Score | Acceptance Rate | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest University Kirkland, WA Private, 4 years four-years | $36,035 | $20,959 | 1,175 | 94.3% | 1,014 | 67% | 9 to 1 |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA Public, 4 years four-years | $41,997 | $32,511 | - | 47.5% | 52,319 | 84% | 21 to 1 |
| Gonzaga University Spokane, WA Private, 4 years four-years | $53,500 | $20,244 | 1,320 | 69.7% | 7,253 | 88% | 12 to 1 |
| Western Washington University Bellingham, WA Public, 4 years four-years | $27,853 | $26,574 | 1,250 | 92.7% | 14,747 | 65% | 17 to 1 |
| Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Private, 4 years four-years | $50,964 | $33,051 | 1,335 | 88.9% | 2,633 | 71% | 11 to 1 |
| Seattle University Seattle, WA Private, 4 years four-years | $54,285 | $15,795 | 1,260 | 85.2% | 7,121 | 74% | 10 to 1 |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA Public, 4 years four-years | $41,913 | $32,427 | 1,335 | 88.1% | 5,735 | 68% | 21 to 1 |
| Washington State University Pullman, WA Public, 4 years four-years | $29,073 | $29,567 | - | 83.1% | 27,539 | 62% | 15 to 1 |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA Public, 4 years four-years | $42,171 | $32,685 | - | 88.4% | 4,794 | 54% | 15 to 1 |
| Whitman College Walla Walla, WA Private, 4 years four-years | $61,492 | - | 1,390 | 47.7% | 1,493 | 90% | 9 to 1 |
| Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA Public, 4 years four-years | $25,892 | $29,102 | - | 96.1% | 10,910 | 49% | 19 to 1 |
| Walla Walla University College Place, WA Private, 4 years four-years | $33,027 | $27,468 | - | - | 1,432 | 62% | 13 to 1 |
| Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA Private, 4 years four-years | $38,814 | $20,850 | 1,210 | 90.7% | 3,118 | 65% | 12 to 1 |
| The Evergreen State College Olympia, WA Public, 4 years four-years | $30,980 | $28,637 | 1,100 | 74.4% | 2,105 | 41% | 17 to 1 |
| Heritage University Toppenish, WA Private, 4 years four-years | $19,920 | $10,020 | - | - | 853 | 44% | 8 to 1 |
| University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA Private, 4 years four-years | $59,900 | $38,676 | 1,280 | 82.7% | 2,023 | 76% | 9 to 1 |
| Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA Public, 4 years four-years | $26,771 | $27,263 | - | 93.5% | 9,257 | 52% | 14 to 1 |
| Whitworth University Spokane, WA Private, 4 years four-years | $50,920 | $12,924 | 1,220 | 90.5% | 2,415 | 75% | 10 to 1 |
| Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA Private, 4 years four-years | $44,210 | $16,252 | 1,080 | 95.0% | 1,609 | 60% | 11 to 1 |
| City University of Seattle Seattle, WA Private, 4 years four-years | $14,589 | $12,167 | - | - | 2,095 | - | 6 to 1 |
| Antioch University-Seattle Seattle, WA Private, 4 years four-years | $19,410 | $20,166 | - | - | 799 | - | 3 to 1 |
| Highline College Des Moines, WA Public, 4 years four-years | $5,156 | - | - | - | 4,684 | 40% | 14 to 1 |
| Wenatchee Valley College Wenatchee, WA Public, 4 years four-years | $5,652 | - | - | - | 2,529 | 37% | 13 to 1 |
| Clover Park Technical College Lakewood, WA Public, 4 years four-years | $6,634 | - | - | - | 2,788 | 44% | 19 to 1 |
| Academy of Interactive Entertainment Seattle, WA Private, 2-4 years | $24,600 | - | - | 79.8% | 65 | 73% | 25 to 1 |
| Northwest HVAC/R Training Center Spokane, WA Private, Less than 2 years | $11,500 | - | - | 100.0% | 35 | - | 18 to 1 |
| Bellingham Technical College Bellingham, WA Public, 4 years four-years | $5,555 | - | - | - | 1,632 | 30% | 22 to 1 |
| Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology Kennewick, WA Private, Less than 2 years | $19,500 | - | - | - | 19 | - | 5 to 1 |
| Pierce College District Lakewood, WA Public, 4 years four-years | $5,211 | - | - | - | 8,635 | 38% | 21 to 1 |
| Spokane Falls Community College Spokane, WA Public, 4 years four-years | $5,494 | - | - | - | 3,795 | 29% | 14 to 1 |
| Cascadia College Bothell, WA Public, 4 years four-years | $10,864 | - | - | - | 1,844 | 35% | 13 to 1 |
| Bastyr University Kenmore, WA Private, 4 years four-years | $30,126 | $30,228 | - | - | 728 | - | 9 to 1 |
| Cornish College of the Arts Seattle, WA Private, 4 years four-years | $39,913 | $41,642 | - | 71.1% | 443 | 52% | 6 to 1 |
| Aveda Institute Portland-Vancouver Campus Vancouver, WA Private, Less than 2 years | $7,800 | - | - | - | 113 | - | 17 to 1 |
| Seattle Central College Seattle, WA Public, 4 years four-years | $5,354 | - | - | - | 4,476 | 24% | 17 to 1 |
| Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Seattle Seattle, WA Private, Less than 2 years | $21,000 | - | - | - | 137 | - | 20 to 1 |
| Perry Technical Institute Yakima, WA Private, 2-4 years | $49,596 | - | - | - | 879 | 78% | 16 to 1 |
| Northwest College of Art & Design Tacoma, WA Private, 4 years four-years | $18,100 | - | - | 67.9% | 119 | 56% | 29 to 1 |
| Tacoma Community College Tacoma, WA Public, 4 years four-years | $11,030 | - | - | - | 5,502 | 32% | 15 to 1 |
| The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology Seattle, WA Private, 4 years four-years | $15,840 | $16,104 | - | - | 283 | - | - |
| Bates Technical College Tacoma, WA Public, 2-4 years | $11,518 | - | - | - | 4,133 | 40% | 23 to 1 |
| Fosbre Academy of Hair Design Olympia, WA Private, Less than 2 years | $18,475 | - | - | - | 85 | - | 11 to 1 |
| Summit Salon Academy Tacoma, WA Private, 2-4 years | $18,700 | - | - | - | 107 | 100% | 13 to 1 |
| Peninsula College Port Angeles, WA Public, 4 years four-years | $5,111 | - | - | - | 1,583 | 41% | 14 to 1 |
| Green River College Auburn, WA Public, 4 years four-years | $5,105 | - | - | - | 6,252 | 40% | 12 to 1 |
| DigiPen Institute of Technology Redmond, WA Private, 4 years four-years | $37,400 | $31,200 | 1,295 | 66.4% | 1,124 | 60% | 10 to 1 |
| Lower Columbia College Longview, WA Public, 4 years four-years | $5,633 | - | - | - | 2,435 | 25% | 13 to 1 |
| Everett Community College Everett, WA Public, 2-4 years | $10,180 | - | - | - | 6,054 | 34% | 15 to 1 |
| Seattle Film Institute Seattle, WA Private, 4 years four-years | $33,000 | $34,000 | - | - | 100 | 66% | 8 to 1 |
| Skagit Valley College Mount Vernon, WA Public, 4 years four-years | $7,561 | - | - | - | 3,860 | 34% | 17 to 1 |
| Clark College Vancouver, WA Public, 4 years four-years | $10,380 | - | - | - | 6,593 | 39% | 12 to 1 |
| Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs Spokane, WA Private, 4 years four-years | $13,560 | $9,720 | - | - | 177 | - | 13 to 1 |
| Renton Technical College Renton, WA Public, 4 years four-years | $7,257 | - | - | - | 3,072 | 60% | 9 to 1 |
| Highlights Beauty Schools Federal Way, WA Private, Less than 2 years | $19,250 | - | - | - | 210 | - | 26 to 1 |
| Bellevue College Bellevue, WA Public, 4 years four-years | $10,183 | - | - | - | 10,617 | 30% | 15 to 1 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Renton Renton, WA Private, 2-4 years | $17,849 | - | - | - | 551 | 54% | 23 to 1 |
| North Seattle College Seattle, WA Public, 4 years four-years | $5,547 | - | - | - | 4,675 | 27% | 17 to 1 |
| Yakima Valley College Yakima, WA Public, 4 years four-years | $5,697 | - | - | - | 3,279 | 26% | 15 to 1 |
| Centralia Beauty College Centralia, WA Private, Less than 2 years | $16,100 | - | - | - | 80 | - | 10 to 1 |
| Spokane Community College Spokane, WA Public, 4 years four-years | $5,494 | - | - | - | 6,502 | 35% | 17 to 1 |
| Carrington College-Spokane Spokane, WA Private, 2-4 years | $21,744 | - | - | - | 298 | 60% | 43 to 1 |
| International Air and Hospitality Academy Vancouver, WA Private, Less than 2 years | $8,925 | - | - | - | 133 | - | 13 to 1 |
| Columbia Basin College Pasco, WA Public, 4 years four-years | $8,239 | - | - | - | 6,192 | 28% | 19 to 1 |
| Studio Beauty School Spokane Valley, WA Private, Less than 2 years | $8,410 | - | - | - | 88 | - | 10 to 1 |
| South Seattle College Seattle, WA Public, 4 years four-years | $5,354 | - | - | - | 4,901 | 33% | 32 to 1 |
| Big Bend Community College Moses Lake, WA Public, 4 years four-years | $5,443 | - | - | - | 1,736 | 40% | 15 to 1 |
| Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences Yakima, WA Private, 4 years four-years | - | $41,756 | - | - | 620 | - | - |
| Olympic College Bremerton, WA Public, 4 years four-years | $9,740 | - | - | - | 4,905 | 31% | 17 to 1 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Seattle Seattle, WA Private, 2-4 years | $17,849 | - | - | - | 474 | 50% | 16 to 1 |
| Glen Dow Academy of Hair Design Spokane, WA Private, Less than 2 years | $15,451 | - | - | - | 100 | - | 17 to 1 |
| Stylemaster College of Hair Design Longview, WA Private, Less than 2 years | $16,500 | - | - | - | 39 | - | 13 to 1 |
| Seattle Institute of East Asian Medicine Seattle, WA Private, 4 years four-years | $27,600 | $28,199 | - | - | 33 | - | - |
| Highlights Beauty Schools Mountlake Terrace, WA Private, Less than 2 years | $17,100 | - | - | - | 35 | - | 18 to 1 |
| Divers Institute of Technology Seattle, WA Private, Less than 2 years | $27,500 | - | - | - | 231 | - | 13 to 1 |
| Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education Kirkland, WA Private, 4 years four-years | $14,652 | $16,550 | - | - | 1,222 | 38% | 17 to 1 |
| Centralia College Centralia, WA Public, 4 years four-years | $5,643 | - | - | - | 2,277 | 44% | 14 to 1 |
| Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building Port Hadlock, WA Private, 2-4 years | $20,025 | - | - | - | 62 | 85% | 9 to 1 |
| Grays Harbor College Aberdeen, WA Public, 4 years four-years | $10,629 | - | - | - | 1,475 | 39% | 14 to 1 |
| Walla Walla Community College Walla Walla, WA Public, 4 years four-years | $7,967 | - | - | - | 2,662 | 43% | 19 to 1 |
| Faith International University Tacoma, WA Private, 4 years four-years | $8,850 | $7,350 | - | - | 335 | 16% | 10 to 1 |
| Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA Public, 4 years four-years | $11,017 | - | - | - | 3,150 | 43% | 16 to 1 |
| Whatcom Community College Bellingham, WA Public, 4 years four-years | $11,096 | - | - | - | 3,340 | 42% | 13 to 1 |
| Edmonds College Lynnwood, WA Public, 4 years four-years | $10,553 | - | - | - | 5,753 | 29% | 12 to 1 |
| International Beauty Education Center Airway Heights, WA Private, Less than 2 years | $10,640 | - | - | - | 92 | - | 20 to 1 |
| Shoreline Community College Shoreline, WA Public, 2-4 years | $7,430 | - | - | - | 4,418 | 29% | 14 to 1 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Richland Richland, WA Private, Less than 2 years | $19,844 | - | - | - | 261 | - | 15 to 1 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Spokane Spokane Valley, WA Private, Less than 2 years | $16,340 | - | - | - | 185 | - | 11 to 1 |
| Northwest Indian College Bellingham, WA Public, 4 years four-years | $3,969 | - | - | - | 643 | 27% | 11 to 1 |
| Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Shoreline Shoreline, WA Private, Less than 2 years | $12,758 | - | - | - | 88 | - | 20 to 1 |
| Charter College Vancouver, WA Private, 4 years four-years | $18,678 | $9,604 | - | - | 2,117 | 54% | 25 to 1 |
| Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett Everett, WA Private, Less than 2 years | $12,758 | - | - | - | 766 | - | 20 to 1 |
| BJ's Beauty & Barber College Tacoma, WA Private, Less than 2 years | $9,660 | - | - | - | 39 | - | 3 to 1 |
| Paroba College of Cosmetology Everett, WA Private, Less than 2 years | $11,678 | - | - | - | 92 | 78% | 13 to 1 |
| Elite Cosmetology, Barber & Spa Academy Yakima, WA Private, Less than 2 years | $19,200 | - | - | - | 124 | - | 20 to 1 |
| South Puget Sound Community College Olympia, WA Public, 2-4 years | $5,637 | - | - | - | 3,788 | 43% | 14 to 1 |
| Average | $18,257 | $24,259 | 1,250 | 81.7% | 2,984 | 50% | 14 to 1 |