Colleges in Washington

There are 64 colleges in Washington, 43 public and 21 private, offering a wide range of programs and majors. Washington has both small schools (defined as less than 2000 students) and "very large" ones (10,000 or more students) and everything in between, including community colleges, in urban and rural environments.

The University of Washington is located in Seattle, with other campuses in Tacoma and Bothell. With enrollment in excess of 40,000 students, it is one of the largest in the state. In 2011, University of Washington was ranked 16th among the world top 500 universities by Academic Ranking of World Universities, and is considered a "Public Ivy," a distinction coined in 1985 bestowed to universities that provide an Ivy League experience at a public school price. In 2012, The U.S. News & World Report ranked the undergraduate program 42nd among national universities and 10th among public institutions.

Washington State University is based in Pullman and it noted for its degree programs in veterinary medicine, agriculture, and animal, food, and plant sciences. Further, it's ranked in the top ten universities in the country with respect to clean technology. The renowned Edward R. Murrow College of Communication is named for Washington State University's most famous alumni.

Gonzaga University is a private Roman Catholic institution located in Spokane. Gonzaga core curriculum showcases its liberal arts tradition over 92 fields of study and 26 graduate programs, including Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Law, and Professional Studies.

Other Washington colleges include Bellevue College in Bellevue, Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Eastern Washington University in Cheney, Western Washington University in Bellingham, Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, and many more.

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