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Colleges and universities in Washington

Washington has 92 colleges and universities in our directory (42 public, 26 private nonprofit, 24 for-profit). Together they enroll about 334,864 students. 44 offer programs that can be completed online.

Cities with the most schools: Seattle (15), Tacoma (10), Spokane (9), Bellingham (5), Yakima (4), Kirkland (3), Bothell (2), Centralia (2), Everett (2), Kennewick (2), Lakewood (2), Longview (2)

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Showing 1–24 of 92 schools

UWC
Public
Students
56,997
Retention
95%
Programs
385
Awards 2024-25
15,047
CampusOnlineHybrid
Computer ScienceResearch and Experimental Psychology, OtherInformation Science/Studies +382
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WSU
Public
Students
25,685
Retention
78%
Programs
222
Awards 2024-25
7,458
CampusOnlineHybrid
Psychology, GeneralBusiness Administration and ManagementRegistered Nursing +219
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WWU
Public
Students
14,710
Retention
79%
Programs
139
Awards 2024-25
3,304
CampusOnlineHybrid
Psychology, GeneralComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralEnvironmental Science +136
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BC
Public

Bellevue College

Bellevue, WA

Admission
Open
Students
12,485
Programs
65
Awards 2024-25
2,325
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesBusiness/CommerceRegistered Nursing +62
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CWU
Public
Students
10,811
Retention
70%
Programs
122
Awards 2024-25
2,389
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementPsychology, GeneralInformation Technology +119
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EWU
Public
Students
10,492
Retention
67%
Programs
138
Awards 2024-25
3,566
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementEducation, GeneralAccounting +135
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PCD
Public
Admission
Open
Students
8,137
Programs
44
Awards 2024-25
2,096
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesEarly Childhood Education and TeachingRegistered Nursing +41
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GRC
Public

Green River College

Auburn, WA

Admission
Open
Students
7,967
Programs
64
Awards 2024-25
2,099
CampusHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesBusiness/CommercePhlebotomy Technician +61
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CBC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
7,510
Programs
59
Awards 2024-25
2,077
CampusHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesEarly Childhood Education and TeachingRegistered Nursing +56
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GU
Private nonprofit

Gonzaga University

Spokane, WA

Students
7,470
Retention
93%
Programs
71
Awards 2024-25
2,125
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business/CommerceRegistered NursingLaw +68
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CC
Public

Clark College

Vancouver, WA

Admission
Open
Students
7,463
Programs
55
Awards 2024-25
2,190
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesEarly Childhood Education and TeachingWelding Technology +52
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SU
Private nonprofit

Seattle University

Seattle, WA

Students
7,189
Retention
84%
Programs
147
Awards 2024-25
2,279
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingComputer ScienceBusiness Administration and Management +144
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SCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
6,813
Programs
84
Awards 2024-25
2,046
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesAutomobileWeb Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design +81
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ECC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
6,698
Programs
54
Awards 2024-25
1,584
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesRegistered NursingBusiness/Commerce +51
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EC
Public

Edmonds College

Lynnwood, WA

Admission
Open
Students
6,549
Programs
90
Awards 2024-25
1,229
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesBusiness/CommerceComputer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance +87
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TCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
6,199
Programs
41
Awards 2024-25
2,146
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesAccounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingEmergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) +38
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UWC
Public
Students
6,058
Retention
86%
Programs
53
Awards 2024-25
1,695
CampusHybrid
Computer ScienceBusiness Administration and ManagementRegistered Nursing +50
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OC
Public

Olympic College

Bremerton, WA

Admission
Open
Students
5,784
Programs
68
Awards 2024-25
2,258
CampusHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesIndustrial Technology/TechnicianEarly Childhood Education and Teaching +65
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HC
Public

Highline College

Des Moines, WA

Admission
Open
Students
5,592
Programs
65
Awards 2024-25
1,055
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesEarly Childhood Education and TeachingMedical/Clinical Assistant +62
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NSC
Public

North Seattle College

Seattle, WA

Admission
Open
Students
5,569
Programs
42
Awards 2024-25
1,404
CampusHybrid
Early Childhood Education and TeachingLiberal Arts and SciencesComputer Science +39
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SCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
5,396
Programs
51
Awards 2024-25
1,227
CampusHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesBuilding Construction Technology/TechnicianRegistered Nursing +48
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SSC
Public

South Seattle College

Seattle, WA

Admission
Open
Students
5,210
Programs
42
Awards 2024-25
877
CampusHybrid
AutomobileLiberal Arts and SciencesWelding Technology +39
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UWC
Public
Students
4,965
Retention
80%
Programs
53
Awards 2024-25
1,719
CampusOnlineHybrid
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralPsychology, GeneralInformation Technology +50
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SPS
Public
Admission
Open
Students
4,871
Programs
32
Awards 2024-25
1,161
CampusHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesEarly Childhood Education and TeachingBusiness/Commerce +29
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