Lens covers 13 four-year colleges in Washington, 7 public and 6 private. They range from Whitman College (1,531 undergraduates) to University of Washington–Seattle (31,942). Acceptance rates run from 38% to 93%, and 11 of the 13 admit at least half of applicants.
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The 13 four-year colleges in Washington
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Washington University | Ellensburg | 7,833 | 91% | $9,417 in-state · $27,526 out-of-state |
| Eastern Washington University | Cheney | 6,222 | 91% | $8,586 in-state · $25,959 out-of-state |
| Gonzaga University | Spokane | 5,198 | 82% | $55,480 |
| Pacific Lutheran University | Tacoma | 2,401 | 78% | $52,254 |
| Seattle University | Seattle | 4,062 | 77% | $56,721 |
| University of Puget Sound | Tacoma | 1,594 | 72% | $62,898 |
| University of Washington–Bothell | Bothell | 5,457 | 91% | $12,919 in-state · $43,155 out-of-state |
| University of Washington–Seattle | Seattle | 31,942 | 39% | $12,973 in-state · $43,209 out-of-state |
| University of Washington–Tacoma | Tacoma | 4,185 | 83% | $13,168 in-state · $43,404 out-of-state |
| Washington State University | Pullman | 21,099 | 87% | $13,391 in-state · $29,950 out-of-state |
| Western Washington University | Bellingham | 13,544 | 93% | $9,582 in-state · $28,707 out-of-state |
| Whitman College | Walla Walla | 1,531 | 38% | $64,050 |
| Whitworth University | Spokane | 1,858 | 90% | $52,880 |
Sources: IPEDS (fall 2024 enrollment and admissions); College Scorecard (published tuition and fees before aid, about 2023–24). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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FAQ
Which four-year colleges in Washington admit at least half of applicants? 11 of the 13: Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, Gonzaga University, Pacific Lutheran University, Seattle University, University of Puget Sound, University of Washington–Bothell, University of Washington–Tacoma, Washington State University, Western Washington University, Whitworth University (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest four-year colleges in Washington? University of Washington–Seattle is the largest, with 31,942 undergraduates, and Whitman College is the smallest, with 1,531 (fall 2024).
How many four-year colleges in Washington are public? 7 of the 13 are public and 6 are private.
Where these numbers come from
Lens covers the 850 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges that receive the most applications, so some smaller colleges are not listed. Enrollment, acceptance rates and degrees come from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education, fall 2024); published prices from the College Scorecard. Each college's page lists its own sources. See the data behind Lens.