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Top Colleges in Washington State
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Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman
Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman is the Director of Content at Scholarships360. He has written over 300 articles on college admissions, financial aid, and scholarships, in addition to spearheading research projects for Scholarships360's Top Colleges resource. Gabriel graduated from Kenyon College with a degree in sociology.
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If you’re considering Washington colleges, you’re in good company. The state of Washington has strong educational grant programs, unparalleled access to nature and wildlife, not to mention a wide variety of great institutions. The University of Washington offers a great university experience in the city of Seattle, whereas Whitman College offers the opposite; an intimate liberal arts education in the small town of Walla Walla. Whether you’re looking for one of these extremes or somewhere in between, be sure to check out the Washington colleges below to see if your perfect match awaits.
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University of Washington-Seattle
Seattle, WA • Public, City
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The University of Washington (UW) is a public research university in Seattle, recognized for its strong programs in medicine, engineering, and computer science. As one of the oldest universities on…Read More
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University of Washington-Bothell
Bothell, WA • Public, Suburb
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University of Washington-Bothell is a public 4-year college located in Bothell, Washington. There are currently 5,228 undergraduates at UW Bothell and the school’s acceptance rate is 92%. The tuition at…Read More
University of Washington-Bothell is a public 4-year college located in…Read More
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA • Private, Non-Profit, City
Gonzaga University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Spokane, Washington. There are currently 5,098 undergraduates at Gonzaga and the school’s acceptance rate is 76%. The tuition at Gonzaga…Read More
Gonzaga University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in…Read More
Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA • Private, Non-Profit, City
Whitman College, located in Walla Walla, Washington, is a private liberal arts college known for its access to natural beauty and the annual Renaissance Faire hosted on campus.
Whitman College, located in Walla Walla, Washington, is a private…Read More
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA • Public, City
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Western Washington University is a public 4-year college located in Bellingham, Washington. There are currently 13,574 undergraduates at Western Washington and the school’s acceptance rate is 91%. The tuition at…Read More
Western Washington University is a public 4-year college located in…Read More
Washington State University
Pullman, WA • Public, Town
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Washington State University is a public 4-year college located in Pullman, Washington. There are currently 21,583 undergraduates at Washington State and the school’s acceptance rate is 85%. The tuition at…Read More
Washington State University is a public 4-year college located in…Read More
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA • Private, Non-Profit, City
University of Puget Sound is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Tacoma, Washington. There are currently 1,631 undergraduates at Puget Sound and the school’s acceptance rate is 76%. The…Read More
University of Puget Sound is a private, non-profit 4-year college…Read More
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb
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Pacific Lutheran University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Tacoma, Washington. There are currently 2,350 undergraduates at PLU and the school’s acceptance rate is 81%. The tuition at…Read More
Pacific Lutheran University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located…Read More
Whitworth University
Spokane, WA • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb
Whitworth University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Spokane, Washington. There are currently 1,927 undergraduates at Whitworth and the school’s acceptance rate is 87%. The tuition at Whitworth…Read More
Whitworth University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in…Read More
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA • Private, Non-Profit, City
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Seattle Pacific University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Seattle, Washington. There are currently 2,073 undergraduates at SPU and the school’s acceptance rate is 91%. The tuition at…Read More
Seattle Pacific University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located…Read More
Heritage University
Toppenish, WA • Private, Non-Profit, Rural
Heritage University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Toppenish, Washington. There are currently 782 undergraduates at Heritage. The tuition at Heritage is $19,920.
Heritage University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in…Read More
Saint Martin's University
Lacey, WA • Private, Non-Profit, City
Saint Martin's University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Lacey, Washington. There are currently 1,254 undergraduates at Saint Martin's and the school’s acceptance rate is 76%. The tuition…Read More
Saint Martin's University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located…Read More
Walla Walla University
College Place, WA • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb
Walla Walla University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in College Place, Washington. There are currently 1,214 undergraduates at Walla Walla. The tuition at Walla Walla is $33,027.
Walla Walla University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located…Read More
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA • Public, Town
Central Washington University is a public 4-year college located in Ellensburg, Washington. There are currently 8,081 undergraduates at CWU and the school’s acceptance rate is 90%. The tuition at CWU…Read More
Central Washington University is a public 4-year college located in…Read More
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA • Public, Town
Eastern Washington University is a public 4-year college located in Cheney, Washington. There are currently 6,517 undergraduates at Eastern Washington and the school’s acceptance rate is 92%. The tuition at…Read More
Eastern Washington University is a public 4-year college located in…Read More
Northwest University
Kirkland, WA • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb
Northwest University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Kirkland, Washington. There are currently 642 undergraduates at Northwest and the school’s acceptance rate is 88%. The tuition at Northwest…Read More
Northwest University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in…Read More
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA • Public, Suburb
The Evergreen State College is a public 4-year college located in Olympia, Washington. There are currently 2,042 undergraduates at Evergreen and the school’s acceptance rate is 97%. The tuition at…Read More
The Evergreen State College is a public 4-year college located…Read More
Cornish College of the Arts
Seattle, WA • Private, Non-Profit, City
Cornish College of the Arts is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Seattle, Washington. There are currently 480 undergraduates at Cornish and the school’s acceptance rate is 70%. The…Read More
Cornish College of the Arts is a private, non-profit 4-year…Read More
Great Northern University
Spokane, WA • Private, Non-Profit, City
Great Northern University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Spokane, Washington. There are currently 36 undergraduates at Great Northern and the school’s acceptance rate is 100%. The tuition…Read More
Great Northern University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located…Read More
Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA • Public, City
Bellevue College is a public 4-year college located in Bellevue, Washington. There are currently 6,901 undergraduates at Bellevue. The tuition at Bellevue is $4,305 for in-state students and $10,183 for…
Bellevue College is a public 4-year college located in Bellevue,…Read More
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We sort colleges on our lists according to their Scholarships360 Top Colleges Index Score. This score is calculated using up-to-date information taken directly from the College Scorecard. Additional information is sourced from the colleges themselves, as well as other publicly available information. If you see an error, feel free to contact us.
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