Colleges in Washington

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.
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Heritage University is a private school in southern Washington state dedicated to providing a college education to students from all economic backgrounds by awarding financial aid and scholarships to 95 percent of its student body. To accommodate its...

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Great friendly environment

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Grays Harbor College is a 2-year community college in northwest Washington state. In addition to over 50 associate degrees and certificate offerings, Grays Harbor features bachelor’s degree programs in Organizational Management, Forest Resources...

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Many things that I have learned here have really changed the way I look at the world. It is also helping my dream (Novelist) along smoothly.

” – Zachary from Montesano, WA
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Set among mountains, forests, and the Pacific Ocean, Peninsula College is a 2-year community college on Washington state’s Olympic Peninsula. PC is home to eleven academic departments and numerous courses take advantage of the college’s dynamic...

University of Washington-Bothell Campus

The University of Washington Bothell is a 4-year public school in the Seattle metro area and part of the University of Washington System. UW Bothell is home to five schools hosting 55 undergrad and graduate degree-granting programs. As a student at...

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University of Washington (Seattle) has an excellent reputation of education, so I am very pleased to know that many of the same professors also teach at the Bothell Campus. I feel like it will be a more personal experience.

” – Maggie from Ridgefield, WA
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

The University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is a public institution located in Tacoma and part of the University of Washington system. The school requires that all students complete a Core Program that consists of courses in writing, social issue...

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I am excited to attend UW Tacoma because I have heard exceptional recommendations about the science faculty which is the program that I am majoring in. The professors require you to work hard and apply yourself and if you want a good grade you can't...

” – Rosie from Tacoma, WA
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Yakima Valley College is a public, 2-year institution established in the state of Washington. Along with the main campus located in Yakima, YVC also maintains a satellite campus in Grandview. Students enrolling at YVC have the option to enroll in one...

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i spent the past two summers at the YVCC and the teachers seem like they really know what they are talking about and easy to understand.

” – Crystal from Sunnyside, WA
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The Lake Washington Institute of Technology is a 2-year technical college and the only public institute of technology in Washington state. LWTech offers associate degrees and certificates in 42 areas of study and eight bachelor’s degree programs...

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The teachers know what they are doing and have an inside scoop on the industry that they take into the class room to give you a first hand look on what its like in the big bad world.

” – Elizabeth from Bothell, WA
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Pierce College Fort Steilacoom is a 2-year community college and part of the Pierce College district. In addition to its academic offerings, the Fort Steilacoom campus is home to Pierce College’s Emerging Leaders Academy and Multicultural Leadership...

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Pierce College Fort Steilacoom is a great school for anyone wanting to broaden their education. The school provides not only provides a vast variety of classes, but also the instructors truly care that you retain the information for your future...

” – Joon from Lakewood, WA
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Northwest Indian College is a tribal institution on the Lummi Indian Reservation and the only accredited tribal college serving Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. As an institution dedicated to the study of Native cultures, NIC offers four bachelor’s...

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NWIC i8s rich in culture. Love the faculty and student life. Everyone has their own identity and story

” – Alicia from Canada
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Established in 1939, Perry Technical Institute is a small, private institution located in Yakima, Washington. The college offers more than 12 career technical trade programs which are designed to turn students into skilled workers over the course of...

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Antioch University Seattle is a 4-year liberal arts institution offering bachelor’s degrees in Liberal Studies and Health Counseling and Psychology. Several of Antioch’s psychology courses address the mental health needs of returning veterans through...

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Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences is a school of healthcare studies in central Washington state and the third oldest medical school in the northwest region. PNWU is home to the College of Osteopathic Medicine dedicated to training...

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