Colleges Near Spanaway

There are no colleges in Spanaway, but 35 are within 50 miles, enrolling 189,507 students combined.

The closest option is Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, 3.4 miles from Spanaway (about 4-6 minutes by car). Spanaway (pop. 27,227) is in Washington.

University of Washington Seattle Campus in Seattle ranks #90 nationally. Olympic College in Bremerton has the lowest tuition at $4,197 per year.

Results are sorted by distance from Spanaway. Browse public and private 2-year and 4-year schools near Spanaway. For a more affordable start, see community colleges near Spanaway.

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Spanaway, WA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 Year 2 Year
Pacific Lutheran University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 3.3 | 3 reviews
  • 3 miles from Spanaway

Pacific Lutheran is a private university known for undergraduate nursing, music, and education. Most students live on the residential campus in suburban Tacoma with a Lutheran church affiliation.

#3 Best Value Colleges in Washington 7/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1040-1260
  • Avg GPA 3.71
  • Acceptance Rate 78%
  • Net Price $22,299
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Clover Park Technical College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Lakewood, WA
  • | 0 reviews
  • 6 miles from Spanaway

Clover Park Technical College is a public technical college known for undergraduate programs in aviation maintenance and nursing. The main campus is in Lakewood, a suburb south of Tacoma.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $10,915
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Pierce College District Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Lakewood, WA
  • | 0 reviews
  • 9 miles from Spanaway

Pierce College is a public community college offering associate degrees, transfer pathways, and career training. The Fort Steilacoom campus sits in Lakewood south of Tacoma.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $11,340
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Bates Technical College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Tacoma, WA
  • | 0 reviews
  • 11 miles from Spanaway

Bates is a public technical college known for career-focused programs in the skilled trades, health sciences, and industrial technology. The urban campus is located in Tacoma.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $7,963
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University of Washington Tacoma Campus Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Tacoma, WA
  • | 0 reviews
  • 10 miles from Spanaway

UW Tacoma is a public university known for undergraduate computer science, nursing, and urban studies. The campus uses renovated historic buildings in downtown Tacoma.

5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 960-1180
  • Avg GPA 3.41
  • Acceptance Rate 83%
  • Net Price $13,898
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University of Puget Sound Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 4.0 | 5 reviews
  • 12 miles from Spanaway

Puget Sound is a private liberal arts college known for undergraduate music and the natural sciences. Most students live on the residential campus in Tacoma near Commencement Bay.

#4 Best Private Colleges in Washington 8/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1170-1380
  • Avg GPA 3.56
  • Acceptance Rate 72%
  • Net Price $43,188
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Tacoma Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 3.0 | 2 reviews
  • 11 miles from Spanaway

Tacoma Community College is a public community college known for nursing, health sciences, and university transfer programs. Most students commute to the urban campus in Tacoma.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $9,803
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Northwest College of Art & Design Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Tacoma, WA
  • | 0 reviews
  • 11 miles from Spanaway
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  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 66%
  • Net Price $14,818
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Faith International University Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Tacoma, WA
  • | 0 reviews
  • 13 miles from Spanaway

Faith International is a private Christian university known for undergraduate theology, biblical studies, and ministry. The compact urban campus serves students preparing for church and ministry roles.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $25,165
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Green River College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Auburn, WA
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews
  • 19 miles from Spanaway

Green River is a public community college known for aviation technology and transfer pathways. The suburban campus sits in Auburn in the southern Seattle metro area.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $14,405
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Saint Martin's University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Lacey, WA
  • 4.0 | 1 reviews
  • 19 miles from Spanaway

Saint Martin's is a private Benedictine university known for undergraduate engineering, education, and business. The suburban campus sits in Lacey near Washington's state capital of Olympia.

#9 Best Private Colleges in Washington 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1025-1230
  • Avg GPA 3.46
  • Acceptance Rate 90%
  • Net Price $29,116
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Highline College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Des Moines, WA
  • | 0 reviews
  • 21 miles from Spanaway

Highline is a public community college known for nursing and business associate degree programs. The suburban campus sits south of Seattle overlooking Puget Sound.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $11,783
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South Puget Sound Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Olympia, WA
  • | 0 reviews
  • 24 miles from Spanaway

A public community college known for undergraduate nursing and culinary arts programs. The main campus is in Olympia, Washington's capital city.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $12,399
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The Evergreen State College Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Olympia, WA
  • 3.7 | 3 reviews
  • 26 miles from Spanaway

Evergreen is a public liberal arts college known for interdisciplinary programs and environmental studies. The forested campus includes Puget Sound waterfront near Olympia.

#4 Best Public Universities in Washington 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1035-1253
  • Avg GPA 3.12
  • Acceptance Rate 96%
  • Net Price $18,350
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Renton Technical College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Renton, WA
  • | 0 reviews
  • 29 miles from Spanaway

Renton Technical College is a public technical college known for nursing, automotive technology, and skilled-trades programs. The suburban campus serves students in the Seattle metro area.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $9,656
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South Seattle College Campus
 

  • Public 4 Year
  • Seattle, WA
  • | 0 reviews
  • 31 miles from Spanaway

South Seattle College is a public community college known for undergraduate programs in aviation technology and culinary arts. The urban campuses include a main West Seattle site and a Georgetown center focused on aviation training.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $8,012
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Olympic College Campus
 

  • Public 4 Year
  • Bremerton, WA
  • | 0 reviews
  • 34 miles from Spanaway

Olympic College is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing and industrial technology programs. The main campus sits in Bremerton on the Kitsap Peninsula near Puget Sound.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $8,157
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Bellevue College Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Bellevue, WA
  • | 0 reviews
  • 36 miles from Spanaway

Bellevue College is a public community college known for nursing, information technology, and business. The suburban campus sits in Bellevue east of Seattle.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $13,932
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