Washington Colleges
21 colleges in Washington report verified cost and acceptance-rate data. The average cost of attendance across these schools is $46,623 per year, with an average acceptance rate of 78%. The most affordable option is Eastern Washington University at $24,478 per year, while University of Puget Sound is the highest-cost school on this list at $78,378 per year. Use the table below to compare Washington colleges side by side before you apply.
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| School | Location | Type | Cost of attendance | Acceptance rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Washington University | Cheney, WA | public | $24,478 | 91% |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | Tacoma, WA | public | $25,346 | 83% |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | Bothell, WA | public | $26,908 | 91% |
| Washington State University | Pullman, WA | public | $27,648 | 87% |
| Great Northern University | Spokane, WA | private | $28,405 | 100% |
| The Evergreen State College | Olympia, WA | public | $28,477 | 96% |
| Central Washington University | Ellensburg, WA | public | $28,816 | 91% |
| Northwest College of Art & Design | Tacoma, WA | private | $30,038 | 66% |
| Western Washington University | Bellingham, WA | public | $30,359 | 93% |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Seattle, WA | public | $32,446 | 39% |
| Academy of Interactive Entertainment | Seattle, WA | private | $38,046 | 42% |
| Northwest University | Kirkland, WA | private | $50,501 | 83% |
| DigiPen Institute of Technology | Redmond, WA | private | $55,588 | 64% |
| Seattle Pacific University | Seattle, WA | private | $56,826 | 83% |
| Saint Martin's University | Lacey, WA | private | $62,449 | 90% |
| Pacific Lutheran University | Tacoma, WA | private | $62,459 | 78% |
| Whitworth University | Spokane, WA | private | $68,516 | 90% |
| Seattle University | Seattle, WA | private | $72,124 | 77% |
| Gonzaga University | Spokane, WA | private | $73,178 | 82% |
| Whitman College | Walla Walla, WA | private | $78,092 | 38% |
| University of Puget Sound | Tacoma, WA | private | $78,378 | 72% |