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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 49–72 of 92 schools

WC
Private nonprofit

Whitman College

Walla Walla, WA

Students
1,561
Retention
87%
Programs
75
Awards 2024-25
417
Campus
Econometrics and Quantitative EconomicsResearch and Experimental Psychology, OtherBiology +72
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WWU
Private nonprofit

Walla Walla University

College Place, WA

Admission
Open
Students
1,426
Retention
85%
Programs
66
CampusOnlineHybrid
Social WorkRegistered NursingBusiness/Commerce +63
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SMU
Private nonprofit
Students
1,390
Retention
65%
Programs
50
Awards 2024-25
498
CampusHybrid
Registered NursingComputer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, OtherComputer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance +47
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EBB
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
1,172
Retention
89%
Programs
4
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetologyNail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist +1
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DIT
Private for-profit
Students
1,084
Retention
76%
Programs
7
Awards 2024-25
204
CampusHybrid
Modeling, Virtual Environments and SimulationAnimation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special EffectsHuman Computer Interaction +4
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PTI
Private nonprofit
Admission
Open
Students
1,072
Retention
84%
Programs
14
CampusHybrid
ElectricianInstrumentation Technology/TechnicianMedical/Clinical Assistant +11
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NU
Private nonprofit

Northwest University

Kirkland, WA

Students
1,053
Retention
84%
Programs
39
Awards 2024-25
308
CampusHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementRegistered NursingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other +36
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HU
Private nonprofit

Heritage University

Toppenish, WA

Admission
Open
Students
937
Retention
57%
Programs
44
CampusOnlineHybrid
Elementary Education and TeachingSocial WorkPsychology, General +41
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AU
Private nonprofit
Students
771
Programs
15
Awards 2024-25
292
CampusOnlineHybrid
Mental Health Counseling/CounselorPsychology, GeneralClinical Psychology +12
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BU
Private nonprofit

Bastyr University

Kenmore, WA

Students
734
Programs
13
Awards 2024-25
210
CampusOnlineHybrid
Human NutritionCounseling PsychologyNutrition Sciences +10
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UC
Private for-profit

UEI College-Tacoma

Tacoma, WA

Admission
Open
Students
689
Retention
71%
Programs
5
Campus
Medical/Clinical AssistantHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianAutomobile +2
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NIC
Public

Northwest Indian College

Bellingham, WA

Admission
Open
Students
636
Retention
55%
Programs
13
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, OtherBusiness Administration and ManagementHuman Services +10
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PMI
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
471
Retention
91%
Programs
7
Campus
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantMedical/Clinical AssistantDental Hygiene/Hygienist +4
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FIU
Private nonprofit
Admission
Open
Students
464
Retention
67%
Programs
15
CampusOnlineHybrid
Organizational LeadershipReligion/Religious StudiesMental Health Counseling/Counselor +12
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PMI
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
456
Retention
79%
Programs
7
Campus
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantPhlebotomy TechnicianDental Assisting/Assistant +4
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CC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
353
Retention
55%
Programs
7
CampusOnlineHybrid
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantDental Assisting/AssistantMedical Insurance Specialist +4
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PMS
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
296
Retention
94%
Programs
6
Campus
CosmetologyBarberingAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist +3
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PMS
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
256
Retention
86%
Programs
5
Campus
CosmetologyNail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist +2
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