Top 10 Community Colleges Rankings in Washington
Shoreline College ranked first and Bates Technical College ranked second in 2025 Community Colleges rankings in Washington. (Read our ranking methodology and know how to rank.)
The following list summarizes the core statistics for top 3 Community Colleges in Washington. You can check the schools in the comparison table below.
- The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the top 3 Community Colleges in Washington is $8,629.
- The average number of students is 4,477 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
- The average graduation rate is 38.67% and the transfer-out rate is 13.00%.
Best Washington Community Colleges Comparison Table
The following table lists the top 10 community colleges in Washington. You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles and narrow down the college list by using buttons below.
| Rank | College Name | Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Financial Aid | Student to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shoreline College Shoreline, WA | $7,905 | 4,477 | 29% | 27% | 13 to 1 |
| 2 | Bates Technical College Tacoma, WA | $12,165 | 4,083 | 43% | 21% | 21 to 1 |
| 3 | South Puget Sound Community College Olympia, WA | $5,818 | 4,871 | 44% | 40% | 17 to 1 |
| Average | $8,629 | 4,477 | 39% | 29% | 17 to 1 |
Washington Colleges by Ranking and School Type