Colleges and universities in Washington
Washington is home to 94 Title IV-eligible colleges and universities, enrolling about 335,369 students in total.
Of these, 42 are public and 52 private. The largest by enrollment include UWC, Washington State, and Western Washington. Among institutions that report the figure, the median graduation rate is 51% and the median average net price is $14,513.
How the 94 institutions in Washington break down
Control and level come from IPEDS institutional characteristics. Pick a tile to see just that slice of the list.
2 institutions have no reported level in IPEDS; they stay in the full list but not in the level slices.
52 institutionsPrivate · of 94
Page 2 of 2Whitman College
Walla Walla, Washington
Whitworth University
Spokane, Washington
Whitworth University - Adult Degree Programs
Spokane, Washington
Zorganics Institute of Beauty and Wellness
Bellingham, Washington
Frequently asked questions
- How many colleges and universities are in Washington?
- Washington has 94 Title IV-eligible institutions in this dataset, drawn from IPEDS and College Scorecard. Together they enroll about 335,369 students.
- What are the largest universities in Washington?
- By total enrollment, the largest institutions in Washington are UWC, Washington State, Western Washington, Bellevue College, and Central Washington.
- What is the average graduation rate and net price in Washington?
- The median graduation rate among institutions that report one is 51%, and the median average net price is $14,513. Figures come from IPEDS and College Scorecard.
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