Colleges in Washington

Named after the first president of the United States, the State of Washington is located in the Pacific Northwest region. There are two distinct sections in The Evergreen State: the West side and the East side, also sometimes known as the Wet side and the Dry side. The colleges in Washington are scattered throughout the state, but there are a high concentration around the Puget Sound, an estuary leading to the Pacific Ocean. The oldest college in the state is the University of Washington, which is also the most selective. Aerospace, agriculture and food manufacturing, clean technology, and forestry are top industries in Washington. Main attractions include the Olympic National Park, Mount Ranier, and the Space Needle.

Tacoma, WA

Pacific Lutheran University educates 3,100 students for lives of thoughtful service, leadership, inquiry and care. We purposefully integrate the liberal arts, professional studies, and civic engagement through 40+ majors and 50+ minors. Students take...

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The programs are rigorous, but wonderfully small and provide many resources for help and additional learning. The homework and reading are heavy, and going the extra mile in your studies pays off.

” – Tiffany from Buckley, WA

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1206

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4 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$25,368

average net price

2,706

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Whitworth University

Spokane, WA

Whitworth University is a nationally ranked, private Christian liberal arts university in Spokane, Wash. Founded in 1890, Whitworth enrolls over 2,300 undergraduate students and offers more than 100 majors and programs between its College of Arts &...

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Whitworth believes strongly in an education of mind and heart and this is obvious through all of the professors. Class sizes are fairly small, allowing lots of interaction between students and professors. The material is challenging, but there is...

” – JD from Livingston, MT

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1183

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Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$25,785

average net price

2,681

number of students

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Clark College

Vancouver, WA

Clark College is a public, 2-year institution located in Vancouver, Washington. The college supports many areas of study, including Creative & Communication Arts, Business & Entrepreneurship, Healthcare & Biosciences, Public Service & Education...

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Many different campuses to choose from, great staff, and very knowledgeable. I love it here.

” – Makenzie from Camas, WA

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type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Small city

campus setting

$8,237

average net price

6,921

number of students

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Everett Community College

Everett, WA

Everett Community College is a public, 2-year institution established in Snohomish County, Washington, with satellite facilities located in Monroe and Marysville. Along with its 7 associate’s degree options, ECC offers over 30 certificates in...

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The teachers really know what they're teaching. They understand the material and are able to relay the information to the students very effectively. The teachers are here to help, they won't turn anyone away, which is comforting. The curriculum is...

” – Julie from Everett, WA

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Public

type of institution

2 Year

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Small city

campus setting

$7,601

average net price

6,682

number of students

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Northwest University

Kirkland, WA

Northwest University is a private, Christ-centered institution established in Kirkland, Washington. Full-time undergraduate students and faculty at Northwest are required to attend chapel three times weekly in order to earn spiritual life credit each...

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The curriculum is amazing! The profs are amazing as well they challenge your studies!

” – Teresa from Grandview, WA

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1138

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96%

acceptance rate

Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$22,194

average net price

1,083

number of students

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Seattle Central College

Seattle, WA

Seattle Central College is a public, 2-year institution established in Washington, with four satellite facilities throughout the region. The college’s urban, 15-acre main campus spans over 10 buildings within Seattle’s Capitol Hill, which provide...

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The teachers at Seattle Central are beyond helpful and truly care about your education. All of the teachers that I had at SCCC could be reached easily for questions and were always willing to help. While I did have some teachers who were not as good...

” – McKenzie from Kirkland, WA

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type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Major city

campus setting

$3,922

average net price

4,698

number of students

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Highline College

Des Moines, WA

Highline College is a 2-year community college just south of Seattle and the first community college in King County, Washington. Highline offers over 100 degrees and certificates among six academic pathways. The Inter-Cultural Center features a...

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Highline is a good college, the curiculum is well prepard teachers and here to help you, and the advisors provide the advise to there students.

” – Hanna from Kent, WA

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type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

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campus setting

$7,052

average net price

4,951

number of students

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Moody Bible Institute of Aviation

Spokane, WA

Earn a degree from Moody Aviation, a world leader in missionary aviation training since 1946. As an institution dedicated to mission aviation training, Moody Aviation offers a Missionary Aviation Technology program, where you choose to specialize in...

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66%

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Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Major city

campus setting

$22,917

average net price

3,442

number of students

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Spokane Community College

Spokane, WA

Spokane Community College is a public, 2-year institution established in Washington, with facilities throughout Spokane, Republic, Newport, Ione, Colville, and Inchelium. SCC offers over 100 areas of study in a variety of fields including Healthcare...

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A majority of the professors are great and really enjoy what they do, but there's always those that seem like they love making your life hell.

” – Jennifer from Spokane, WA

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Public

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Small city

campus setting

$5,855

average net price

6,890

number of students

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Tacoma Community College

Tacoma, WA

Tacoma Community College is a 2-year community college. TCC offers almost 60 degrees and certificates as well as two Bachelor of Applied Science degrees. In addition, TCC features 45 different classes that are accepted for credit at all Washington...

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Tacoma Community College is truly a jewel among community institutions, defying any and all negative stereotypes. It is diverse in both opportunities as well as in the students who attend. When I attend class here, I can feel myself inching ever...

” – Candace from Bremerton, WA

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Public

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Small city

campus setting

$6,504

average net price

5,359

number of students

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Saint Martin's University

Lacey, WA

Saint Martin’s University is an independent coeducational university, with undergraduate and graduate offerings, located on a wooded campus of more than 300 acres in Lacey, Washington. Established in 1895 by the Catholic Order of Saint Benedict, the...

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Saint Martin's University is a special school in many ways. First it is a private university and that is wonderful because the classes are made up of 15 students or less. It allows one to get the help they need and also create long lasting...

” – Lyubov from Olympia, WA

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1070

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72%

acceptance rate

Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Small city

campus setting

$23,824

average net price

1,616

number of students

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Edmonds College

Lynnwood, WA

Edmonds Community College is a public, 2-year institution established on a suburban, 50-acre campus in Lynnwood, Washington, with satellite facilities located in Everett. Edmonds CC offers over 120 associate’s degree and certificate options, as well...

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edmonds community college has a beautiful, homey campus. everyone here is friendly, welcoming, and it doesn't take long to feel like home on campus. the professors genuinely care about their student success, and create a positive learning atmosphere.

” – Megan from Lynnwood, WA

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type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$8,084

average net price

5,606

number of students

Colleges in Washington

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