Colleges by state
Colleges and Universities in Washington
73 degree-granting colleges and universities in Washington that take part in federal student aid programs, from the U.S. Department of Education.
- Colleges73
- Public4231 private
- Four-year676 two-year
- Online programs44Report at least one fully online program
Widely offered majors in Washington: Business Administration (53), Accounting (45), Nursing (43), Early Childhood Education (37), Human Services and Counseling (36), Computer Science (35).
| College | City | Type | Level | Online programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch University-Seattle | Seattle | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Bastyr University | Kenmore | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Bates Technical College | Tacoma | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Bellevue College | Bellevue | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Bellingham Technical College | Bellingham | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Big Bend Community College | Moses Lake | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Carrington College-Spokane | Spokane | Private for-profit | Two-year | Yes |
| Cascadia College | Bothell | Public | Four-year | No |
| Central Washington University | Ellensburg | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Centralia College | Centralia | Public | Four-year | No |
| City University of Seattle | Seattle | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Clark College | Vancouver | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Clover Park Technical College | Lakewood | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Columbia Basin College | Pasco | Public | Four-year | No |
| Cornish College of the Arts | Seattle | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| DigiPen Institute of Technology | Redmond | Private for-profit | Four-year | No |
| Eastern Washington University | Cheney | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Edmonds College | Lynnwood | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Everett Community College | Everett | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Faith International University | Tacoma | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Gonzaga University | Spokane | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Grays Harbor College | Aberdeen | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Great Northern University | Spokane | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Green River College | Auburn | Public | Four-year | No |
| Heritage University | Toppenish | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Highline College | Des Moines | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Lake Washington Institute of Technology | Kirkland | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Lower Columbia College | Longview | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| North Seattle College | Seattle | Public | Four-year | No |
| Northwest College of Art & Design | Tacoma | Private for-profit | Four-year | No |
| Northwest Indian College | Bellingham | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building | Port Hadlock | Private nonprofit | Two-year | No |
| Northwest University | Kirkland | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education | Kirkland | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Olympic College | Bremerton | Public | Four-year | No |
| Pacific Lutheran University | Tacoma | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Pacific Northwest Christian College | Kennewick | Private nonprofit | Two-year | Yes |
| Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences | Yakima | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Peninsula College | Port Angeles | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Perry Technical Institute | Yakima | Private nonprofit | Two-year | No |
| Pierce College District | Lakewood | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Pima Medical Institute-Renton | Renton | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Pima Medical Institute-Seattle | Seattle | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Renton Technical College | Renton | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Saint Martin's University | Lacey | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Seattle Central College | Seattle | Public | Four-year | No |
| Seattle Film Institute | Seattle | Private for-profit | Four-year | No |
| Seattle Institute of East Asian Medicine | Seattle | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Seattle Pacific University | Seattle | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Seattle University | Seattle | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Shoreline Community College | Shoreline | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Skagit Valley College | Mount Vernon | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| South Puget Sound Community College | Olympia | Public | Four-year | No |
| South Seattle College | Seattle | Public | Four-year | No |
| Spokane Community College | Spokane | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Spokane Falls Community College | Spokane | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Tacoma Community College | Tacoma | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| The Evergreen State College | Olympia | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology | Seattle | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| University of Puget Sound | Tacoma | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | Bothell | Public | Four-year | No |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Seattle | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | Tacoma | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Walla Walla Community College | Walla Walla | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Walla Walla University | College Place | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Washington State University | Pullman | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Wenatchee Valley College | Wenatchee | Public | Four-year | No |
| Western Washington University | Bellingham | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Whatcom Community College | Bellingham | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Whitman College | Walla Walla | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Whitworth University | Spokane | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs | Spokane | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Yakima Valley College | Yakima | Public | Four-year | No |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024). Links go to each school’s official website as reported to IPEDS. “Online programs” means the school reported at least one program offered entirely by distance education.
Colleges in Washington: frequently asked questions
How many colleges are in Washington?
Washington has 73 degree-granting colleges and universities that take part in federal student aid programs, according to the latest U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS) data.
How many public colleges are in Washington?
42 public, 25 private nonprofit and 6 private for-profit.
How many community colleges and two-year colleges are in Washington?
6 two-year colleges.
How many four-year colleges and universities are in Washington?
67 four-year colleges and universities, and 28 schools in Washington offer graduate programs.
Which colleges in Washington offer online programs?
44 colleges in Washington reported offering at least one program entirely online. Use the college search with “Offers fully online programs” to see them, and check each school for specific online programs.
Which cities in Washington have the most colleges?
Seattle (13), Tacoma (7), Spokane (7), Bellingham (4), and Kirkland (3).
What majors are most widely offered at colleges in Washington?
Among the 109 majors in this guide, the most widely offered in Washington are Business Administration (53 schools), Accounting (45 schools), Nursing (43 schools), Early Childhood Education (37 schools), Human Services and Counseling (36 schools), and Computer Science (35 schools).
How do I find a college in Washington that offers my major?
Use the college search with the state set to Washington and choose your major, or filter by city or ZIP code.
Where does this list of Washington colleges come from?
From the U.S. Department of Education’s IPEDS data (IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024)). Confirm programs, costs and admission requirements on each school’s official website.
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