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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 73–92 of 92 schools

IBE
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
146
Retention
93%
Programs
7
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistNail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristBarbering +4
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WUD
Private nonprofit
Students
145
Programs
9
Awards 2024-25
62
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesBusiness Administration and ManagementElementary Education and Teaching +6
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SSA
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
138
Retention
10%
Programs
3
Campus
CosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
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AIP
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
122
Retention
100%
Programs
4
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetologyHair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design +1
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CBC
Private for-profit

Centralia Beauty College

Centralia, WA

Admission
Open
Students
90
Retention
80%
Programs
2
Campus
CosmetologyCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
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SFI
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
85
Retention
78%
Programs
4
Campus
Cinematography and Film/Video ProductionMusic TechnologyFilm/Video and Photographic Arts, Other +1
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SBS
Private for-profit

Studio Beauty School

Spokane Valley, WA

Admission
Open
Students
81
Retention
86%
Programs
7
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistMaster Aesthetician/EstheticianCosmetology +4
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NHT
Private nonprofit
Students
50
Retention
91%
Programs
1
Awards 2024-25
45
Campus
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
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NSW
Private nonprofit
Admission
Open
Students
50
Retention
86%
Programs
2
Campus
Marine Engineering Technology/TechnicianWooden Boatbuilding Technology/Technician
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SCH
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
50
Retention
67%
Programs
4
Campus
CosmetologyNail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist +1
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GNU
Private nonprofit
Students
48
Retention
100%
Programs
8
Awards 2024-25
5
Campus
Counseling PsychologyTeaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language InstructorBible +5
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AIE
Private nonprofit
Students
47
Retention
62%
Programs
4
Awards 2024-25
30
CampusOnlineHybrid
Computer GraphicsGame and Interactive Media DesignModeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation +1
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ZIB
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
35
Retention
100%
Programs
8
Campus
CosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistNail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist +5
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VAC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
34
Retention
88%
Programs
6
Campus
CosmetologyMassage Therapy/Therapeutic MassageMaster Aesthetician/Esthetician +3
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