Best Colleges

Ranked list of Colleges and Universities in Pacific Northwest for 2024

There are 130 colleges and universities in Pacific Northwest enrolling 630,317 students. Explore the list of top colleges in Pacific Northwest below to begin your college search. The CollegeSimply rankings are objective and data-driven in order to help you find good matches for you. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page. Whether you're searching for a good public, private or community college, this guide to universities in Pacific Northwest offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.

 Pacific Northwest is home to nationally ranked institutions like Reed College, Whitman College, University of Washington Seattle Campus and University of Portland. The highest ranked college in Pacific Northwest is Reed College and the top rated public state college is University of Washington Seattle Campus.


130 results

List of the Best Pacific Northwest Colleges

George Fox University
G
Newberg, OR

George Fox University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#19 Best Colleges in Pacific Northwest

  • 4,028enrollment
  • $28,840net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1290SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

The College of Idaho
I
Caldwell, ID

The College of Idaho

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#20 Best Colleges in Pacific Northwest

  • 1,082enrollment
  • $24,075net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1240SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

Oregon Institute of Technology
O
Klamath Falls, OR
 

Oregon Institute of Technology

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#21 Best Colleges in Pacific Northwest

  • 4,911enrollment
  • $17,283net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1255SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 4

The Evergreen State College
E
Olympia, WA

The Evergreen State College

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#22 Best Colleges in Pacific Northwest

  • 2,105enrollment
  • $16,318net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 980-1220SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA

University of Idaho
I
Moscow, ID

University of Idaho

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#23 Best Colleges in Pacific Northwest

  • 11,507enrollment
  • $14,954net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 990-1250SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Central Washington University
C
Ellensburg, WA

Central Washington University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#24 Best Colleges in Pacific Northwest

  • 9,257enrollment
  • $15,864net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 930-1150SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.08Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

Saint Martin's University
S
Lacey, WA

Saint Martin's University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#25 Best Colleges in Pacific Northwest

  • 1,609enrollment
  • $21,811net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 925-1180SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 31

Portland State University
P
Portland, OR

Portland State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#26 Best Colleges in Pacific Northwest

  • 21,609enrollment
  • $16,273net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1250SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

Northwest Nazarene University
N
Nampa, ID

Northwest Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#27 Best Colleges in Pacific Northwest

  • 1,778enrollment
  • $25,674net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1240SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

Western Oregon University
W
Monmouth, OR

Western Oregon University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#28 Best Colleges in Pacific Northwest

  • 3,751enrollment
  • $16,754net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 985-1220SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

Brigham Young University Idaho
B
Rexburg, ID

Brigham Young University Idaho

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#29 Best Colleges in Pacific Northwest

  • 43,023enrollment
  • $7,899net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 990-1200SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.34Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

Eastern Washington University
E
Cheney, WA

Eastern Washington University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#30 Best Colleges in Pacific Northwest

  • 10,910enrollment
  • $12,827net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 880-1090SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 10

Southern Oregon University
S
Ashland, OR

Southern Oregon University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#31 Best Colleges in Pacific Northwest

  • 5,204enrollment
  • $17,976net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 980-1230SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

Boise State University
B
Boise, ID

Boise State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#32 Best Colleges in Pacific Northwest

  • 26,115enrollment
  • $17,724net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1210SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.37Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Lewis Clark State College
L
Lewiston, ID
 

Lewis Clark State College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#33 Best Colleges in Pacific Northwest

  • 3,746enrollment
  • $11,476net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 850-1110SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 8

Boise Bible College
B
Boise, ID

Boise Bible College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 96enrollment
  • $18,198net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 810-1110SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.35Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Eastern Idaho Technical College
E
Idaho Falls, ID
 

Eastern Idaho Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,333enrollment
  • $8,825net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Idaho State University
I
Pocatello, ID

Idaho State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 12,301enrollment
  • $12,425net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA