There are 69 accredited colleges and universities in Washington. They admit an average of 73% of applicants, and the average net price after aid is $16,090 per year. Compare acceptance rates, SAT/ACT scores, and net prices — and see your personal admission chances for free.
Build a college shortlistSource: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.
The most selective and highly ranked accredited universities in Washington. Click any school for its acceptance rate, SAT/ACT scores, net price, and a free admission-chance estimate.
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Universities in Washington with the lowest average net price after grants and scholarships (federal College Scorecard data).
| University | Location | Avg Net Price |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Indian College | Bellingham, WA | $3,136 |
| Grays Harbor College | Aberdeen, WA | $4,783 |
| Spokane Community College | Spokane, WA | $5,473 |
| Bellingham Technical College | Bellingham, WA | $5,997 |
| South Seattle College | Seattle, WA | $6,004 |
| Skagit Valley College | Mount Vernon, WA | $6,064 |
| Bates Technical College | Tacoma, WA | $6,292 |
| Lake Washington Institute of Technology | Kirkland, WA | $6,817 |
| Olympic College | Bremerton, WA | $7,172 |
| Spokane Falls Community College | Spokane, WA | $7,409 |
| Lower Columbia College | Longview, WA | $7,630 |
| Renton Technical College | Renton, WA | $8,296 |
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There are 69 accredited colleges and universities in Washington in Admit Coach's database, sourced from federal IPEDS data. They admit an average of 73% of applicants and cost about $16,090 per year after aid.
Whitman College is the highest nationally ranked university in Washington. The best college depends on your major, budget, and admission chances, though. Admit Coach ranks all 69 Washington colleges by your personal fit using your GPA and test scores, not just national reputation.
The average net price — the real cost after grants and scholarships — at colleges in Washington is about $16,090 per year. Admit Coach shows net price by five income brackets for every school, so you see the estimate for your family's income bracket, not just the sticker price.
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