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Admit rate: 83%
SAT midpoint: 1273
Undergrads: 118K

29 of 1,893 colleges match · page 1 of 2

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA · Public
SAT 1300–152031.9K undergrads$38.2K/yr
42%admitted
Washington State University
Pullman, WA · Public
21.1K undergrads$24.2K/yr
87%admitted
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA · Public
SAT 1150–139013.5K undergrads$26.5K/yr
93%admitted
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA · Public
7.8K undergrads$24.2K/yr
91%admitted
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA · Private
SAT 1190–13805.2K undergrads$40.9K/yr
82%admitted
Seattle University
Seattle, WA · Private
SAT 1200–14304.1K undergrads$38.3K/yr
77%admitted
Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA · Private
SAT 1310–14801.5K undergrads$40.2K/yr
38%admitted
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA · Public
6.2K undergrads$20.5K/yr
91%admitted
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA · Private
SAT 1170–13801.6K undergrads$43.8K/yr
72%admitted
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA · Public
5.5K undergrads$28.8K/yr
91%admitted
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA · Private
SAT 1040–12602.4K undergrads$26.9K/yr
78%admitted
Whitworth University
Spokane, WA · Private
SAT 1090–13301.9K undergrads$29.5K/yr
90%admitted
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Tacoma, WA · Public
4.2K undergrads$24.2K/yr
83%admitted
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA · Private
1.8K undergrads$27.7K/yr
83%admitted
Saint Martin's University
Lacey, WA · Private
SAT 1025–12301.2K undergrads$28.8K/yr
90%admitted
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA · Public
SAT 1035–12532.2K undergrads$24.9K/yr
96%admitted
DigiPen Institute of Technology
Redmond, WA · Private
SAT 1150–1400995 undergrads$51.1K/yr
64%admitted
Northwest University
Kirkland, WA · Private
SAT 1040–1350645 undergrads$24.8K/yr
83%admitted
Northwest College of Art & Design
Tacoma, WA · Private
139 undergrads
66%admitted
Great Northern University
Spokane, WA · Private
48 undergrads$31.2K/yr
100%admitted
Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs
Spokane, WA · Private
145 undergrads
–no rate
Antioch University-Seattle
Seattle, WA · Private
74 undergrads
–no rate
Bastyr University
Kenmore, WA · Private
39 undergrads
–no rate
City University of Seattle
Seattle, WA · Private
1.1K undergrads
–no rate

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA · Public

42%

admitted · about 1 in 2

Very selective

Selectivity42%

Size31.9K

SAT range1300–1520

Pell share15%

Avg cost$38.2K

10-year direction

Cost: Steady, +3% after inflation since 2013–14
Applications: Growing, +119% since fall 2014
Diversity: More diverse, index 0.72 → 0.78 since fall 2014
Selectivity: More selective, admit rate 55% → 39% (to fall 2024) since fall 2014

Top test scoresBig campus

Washington State University

Pullman, WA · Public

87%

admitted · about 9 in 10

Accessible

Selectivity87%

Size21.1K

SAT range–

Pell share27%

Avg cost$24.2K

10-year direction

Cost: Falling, −18% after inflation since 2013–14
Applications: Growing, +29% since fall 2015
Diversity: More diverse, index 0.55 → 0.62 since fall 2014
Selectivity: Less selective, admit rate 80% → 87% since fall 2015

Big campus

Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA · Public

93%

admitted · about 9 in 10

Accessible in-state, Open out of state

Selectivity93%

Size13.5K

SAT range1150–1390

Pell share21%

Avg cost$26.5K

10-year direction

Cost: Steady, 0% after inflation since 2013–14
Applications: Growing, +52% since fall 2014
Diversity: More diverse, index 0.43 → 0.50 since fall 2014
Selectivity: Less selective, admit rate 85% → 93% since fall 2014

Test-optional heavy

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA · Public

91%

admitted · about 9 in 10

Open

Selectivity91%

Size7.8K

SAT range–

Pell share28%

Avg cost$24.2K

10-year direction

Cost: Steady, +4% after inflation since 2013–14
Applications: Growing, +116% since fall 2014
Diversity: More diverse, index 0.59 → 0.63 since fall 2014
Selectivity: Less selective, admit rate 86% → 91% since fall 2014

Gonzaga University

Spokane, WA · Private

82%

admitted · about 8 in 10

Selective

Selectivity82%

Size5.2K

SAT range1190–1380

Pell share14%

Avg cost$40.9K

10-year direction

Cost: Steady, −2% after inflation since 2013–14
Applications: Growing, +22% since fall 2014
Diversity: More diverse, index 0.45 → 0.58 since fall 2014
Selectivity: Less selective, admit rate 68% → 82% since fall 2014

High earnersHigh graduation rate

Seattle University

Seattle, WA · Private

77%

admitted · about 8 in 10

Selective

Selectivity77%

Size4.1K

SAT range1200–1430

Pell share24%

Avg cost$38.3K

10-year direction

Cost: Falling, −18% after inflation since 2013–14
Applications: Growing, +15% since fall 2014
Diversity: More diverse, index 0.74 → 0.79 since fall 2014
Selectivity: Less selective, admit rate 73% → 77% since fall 2014

Very diverseTest-optional heavy

Whitman College

Walla Walla, WA · Private

38%

admitted · about 1 in 3

Very selective

Selectivity38%

Size1.5K

SAT range1310–1480

Pell share16%

Avg cost$40.2K

10-year direction

Cost: Falling, −21% after inflation since 2013–14
Applications: Growing, +98% since fall 2014
Diversity: More diverse, index 0.45 → 0.64 since fall 2014
Selectivity: Steady, admit rate 41% → 38% since fall 2014

Admits women at a higher rateBig endowment per student

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, WA · Public

91%

admitted · about 9 in 10

Open

Selectivity91%

Size6.2K

SAT range–

Pell share35%

Avg cost$20.5K

10-year direction

Cost: Falling, −6% after inflation since 2013–14
Applications: Growing, +32% since fall 2014
Diversity: Steady, index 0.56 → 0.59 since fall 2014
Selectivity: Less selective, admit rate 74% → 91% since fall 2014

University of Puget Sound

Tacoma, WA · Private

72%

admitted · about 7 in 10

Selective

Selectivity72%

Size1.6K

SAT range1170–1380

Pell share17%

Avg cost$43.8K

10-year direction

Cost: Falling, −14% after inflation since 2013–14
Applications: Steady, −6% since fall 2014
Diversity: More diverse, index 0.42 → 0.54 since fall 2014
Selectivity: More selective, admit rate 79% → 72% since fall 2014

Admits women at a higher rateTest-optional heavy

University of Washington-Bothell Campus

Bothell, WA · Public

91%

admitted · about 9 in 10

Accessible

Selectivity91%

Size5.5K

SAT range–

Pell share29%

Avg cost$28.8K

10-year direction

Cost: Steady, 0% after inflation since 2013–14
Applications: Growing, +116% since fall 2014
Diversity: More diverse, index 0.72 → 0.77 since fall 2014
Selectivity: Less selective, admit rate 79% → 91% since fall 2014

Very diverseHigh earners

Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, WA · Private

78%

admitted · about 8 in 10

Accessible

Selectivity78%

Size2.4K

SAT range1040–1260

Pell share35%

Avg cost$26.9K

10-year direction

Cost: Falling, −24% after inflation since 2013–14
Applications: Growing, +45% since fall 2014
Diversity: More diverse, index 0.52 → 0.73 since fall 2014
Selectivity: Less selective, admit rate 75% → 78% since fall 2014

Very diverseGenerous aid

Whitworth University

Spokane, WA · Private

90%

admitted · about 9 in 10

Accessible

Selectivity90%

Size1.9K

SAT range1090–1330

Pell share29%

Avg cost$29.5K

10-year direction

Cost: Falling, −17% after inflation since 2013–14
Applications: Steady, −1% since fall 2014
Diversity: More diverse, index 0.41 → 0.57 since fall 2014
Selectivity: Less selective, admit rate 75% → 90% since fall 2014

Generous aidTest-optional heavy

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

Tacoma, WA · Public

83%

admitted · about 8 in 10

Accessible

Selectivity83%

Size4.2K

SAT range–

Pell share40%

Avg cost$24.2K

10-year direction

Cost: Steady, −3% after inflation since 2013–14
Applications: Growing, +194% since fall 2014
Diversity: More diverse, index 0.74 → 0.79 since fall 2014
Selectivity: Steady, admit rate 85% → 83% since fall 2014

Very diverseHigh earners

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, WA · Private

83%

admitted · about 8 in 10

Accessible

Selectivity83%

Size1.8K

SAT range–

Pell share35%

Avg cost$27.7K

10-year direction

Cost: Falling, −23% after inflation since 2013–14
Applications: Shrinking, −35% since fall 2014
Diversity: More diverse, index 0.58 → 0.82 since fall 2014
Selectivity: Steady, admit rate 83% → 83% since fall 2014

Very diverseFaith-centered

Saint Martin's University

Lacey, WA · Private

90%

admitted · about 9 in 10

Open

Selectivity90%

Size1.2K

SAT range1025–1230

Pell share42%

Avg cost$28.8K

10-year direction

Cost: Steady, −2% after inflation since 2013–14
Applications: Growing, +213% since fall 2014
Diversity: More diverse, index 0.65 → 0.76 since fall 2014
Selectivity: Steady, admit rate 89% → 90% since fall 2014

Very diverseTest-optional heavy

The Evergreen State College

Olympia, WA · Public

96%

admitted · about 10 in 10

Open

Selectivity96%

Size2.2K

SAT range1035–1253

Pell share42%

Avg cost$24.9K

10-year direction

Cost: Falling, −13% after inflation since 2013–14
Applications: Shrinking, −16% since fall 2014
Diversity: More diverse, index 0.55 → 0.63 since fall 2014
Selectivity: Steady, admit rate 99% → 96% since fall 2014

Test-optional heavy

DigiPen Institute of Technology

Redmond, WA · Private

64%

admitted · about 6 in 10

Selective

Selectivity64%

Size995

SAT range1150–1400

Pell share22%

Avg cost$51.1K

10-year direction

Cost: Steady, +3% after inflation since 2013–14
Applications: Growing, +96% since fall 2014
Selectivity: Steady, admit rate 65% → 64% since fall 2014

High earnersTest-optional heavy

Northwest University

Kirkland, WA · Private

83%

admitted · about 8 in 10

Accessible

Selectivity83%

Size645

SAT range1040–1350

Pell share25%

Avg cost$24.8K

10-year direction

Cost: Falling, −9% after inflation since 2013–14
Applications: Growing, +35% since fall 2014
Diversity: More diverse, index 0.51 → 0.62 since fall 2014
Selectivity: More selective, admit rate 96% → 83% since fall 2014

Test-optional heavyFaith-centered

Northwest College of Art & Design

Tacoma, WA · Private

66%

admitted · about 7 in 10

Accessible

Selectivity66%

Size139

SAT range–

Pell share51%

Avg cost–

Intimate campus

Great Northern University

Spokane, WA · Private

100%

admitted · about 10 in 10

Accessible

Selectivity100%

Size48

SAT range–

Pell share42%

Avg cost$31.2K

Intimate campusVery small student-faculty ratio

Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs

Spokane, WA · Private

No rate

open admission or not reported

Open or not reported

Selectivity–

Size145

SAT range–

Pell share46%

Avg cost–

Intimate campus

Antioch University-Seattle

Seattle, WA · Private

No rate

open admission or not reported

Open or not reported

Selectivity–

Size74

SAT range–

Pell share33%

Avg cost–

Intimate campus

Bastyr University

Kenmore, WA · Private

No rate

open admission or not reported

Open or not reported

Selectivity–

Size39

SAT range–

Pell share14%

Avg cost–

Intimate campus

City University of Seattle

Seattle, WA · Private

No rate

open admission or not reported

Open or not reported

Selectivity–

Size1.1K

SAT range–

Pell share11%

Avg cost–

Mostly onlineVery small student-faculty ratio

Sources:University of Washington-Seattle Campus (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;College Scorecard, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey, 2023–24;College Scorecard, 2023–24;IPEDS Graduation Rates survey (Pell Grant and subsidized loan recipients), Entered fall 2018;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part D), Fall 2024;IPEDS Outcome Measures survey, Students entering fall 2016;IPEDS Salaries survey (SAL, instructional staff, all ranks), Fall 2024;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part A, enrollment by level), Fall 2024;IPEDS Completions survey (degrees awarded by field), 2024–25 graduates;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part C, residence of first-time students), Fall 2024;IPEDS Finance survey, derived per-student figures, 2023–24;College Scorecard, Fall 2023;Western Washington University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)

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