HighSchoolOS Best Colleges in Washington
The strongest colleges and universities in Washington, ranked by graduation rate and selectivity, with verified acceptance rates, net price, and test scores for this admissions cycle.
Explore this ranking interactively| # | School | Location | Acceptance | SAT avg | Net price | Grad rate | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gonzaga University | Spokane, WA | 82% | 1,335 | $35,119 | 86% | 5,198 |
| 2 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Seattle, WA | 39% | n/a | $14,091 | 85% | 31,942 |
| 3 | Whitman College | Walla Walla, WA | 38% | 1,410 | $33,313 | 81% | 1,531 |
| 4 | Seattle University | Seattle, WA | 77% | 1,307 | $34,662 | 76% | 4,062 |
| 5 | Whitworth University | Spokane, WA | 90% | 1,220 | $26,534 | 71% | 1,858 |
| 6 | Northwest University | Kirkland, WA | 83% | 1,150 | $22,288 | 71% | 645 |
| 7 | Pacific Lutheran University | Tacoma, WA | 78% | 1,168 | $19,589 | 69% | 2,401 |
| 8 | University of Puget Sound | Tacoma, WA | 72% | 1,296 | $38,394 | 68% | 1,594 |
| 9 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus | Bothell, WA | 91% | n/a | $12,319 | 65% | 5,457 |
| 10 | Western Washington University | Bellingham, WA | 93% | 1,289 | $21,193 | 65% | 13,544 |
| 11 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | Tacoma, WA | 83% | n/a | $10,163 | 63% | 4,185 |
| 12 | Seattle Pacific University | Seattle, WA | 83% | n/a | $24,488 | 62% | 1,762 |
| 13 | Washington State University | Pullman, WA | 87% | n/a | $14,971 | 61% | 21,099 |
| 14 | Central Washington University | Ellensburg, WA | 91% | n/a | $18,476 | 54% | 7,833 |
| 15 | Saint Martin's University | Lacey, WA | 90% | 1,093 | $28,119 | 52% | 1,158 |
| 16 | Eastern Washington University | Cheney, WA | 91% | n/a | $13,886 | 43% | 6,222 |
| 17 | The Evergreen State College | Olympia, WA | 96% | 1,216 | $24,319 | 41% | 2,160 |
Acceptance rate, net price (average cost after aid), and graduation rate are from the most recent federal data; test ranges and deadlines are verified against each school for the 2025-2026 cycle. Click any school for its full profile, deadlines, and supplemental essay prompts.