Best Colleges

Ranked list of Colleges and Universities in Pacific Northwest for 2025

There are 129 colleges and universities in Pacific Northwest enrolling 639,605 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, University of Washington Seattle Campus, Whitman College and Seattle University. The highest ranked college in Pacific Northwest is Reed College and the top rated public state college is University of Washington Seattle Campus.

Pacific Northwest Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

129 results

List of the Best Pacific Northwest Colleges

Tillamook Bay Community College
T
Tillamook, OR
 

Tillamook Bay Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 559enrollment
  • $5,248net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Oregon Coast Community College
O
Newport, OR
 

Oregon Coast Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 467enrollment
  • $10,866net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Klamath Community College
K
Klamath Falls, OR
 

Klamath Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,936enrollment
  • $8,501net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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University of Phoenix Western Washington Campus
P
Tukwila, WA
 

University of Phoenix Western Washington Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 11enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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University of Phoenix Oregon Campus
P
Tigard, OR
 

University of Phoenix Oregon Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 19enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Pierce College at Puyallup
P
Puyallup, WA
 

Pierce College at Puyallup

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,453enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Cascadia Community College
C
Bothell, WA
 

Cascadia Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,013enrollment
  • $13,863net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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New Saint Andrews College
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N
Moscow, Idaho

New Saint Andrews College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 351enrollment
  • $16,064net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1330SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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University of Phoenix Idaho Campus
P
Meridian, ID
 

University of Phoenix Idaho Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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DeVry University Washington
D
Federal Way, Washington
 

DeVry University Washington

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 972enrollment
  • -net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Oregon State University Cascades Campus
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O
Bend, OR

Oregon State University Cascades Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,313enrollment
  • $18,949net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Faith Evangelical College & Seminary
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F
Tacoma, WA
 

Faith Evangelical College & Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 370enrollment
  • $18,361net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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DigiPen Institute of Technology
D
Redmond, WA
 

DigiPen Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,100enrollment
  • $40,015net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1390SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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DeVry University Oregon
D
Portland, Oregon
 

DeVry University Oregon

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 202enrollment
  • -net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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College of Western Idaho
W
Nampa, ID

College of Western Idaho

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 10,326enrollment
  • $7,208net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Brown Mackie College Boise
B
Boise, ID
 

Brown Mackie College Boise

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 125enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building
N
Port Hadlock, WA
 

Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 43enrollment
  • $25,416net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Stevens Henager College
S
Boise, ID
 

Stevens Henager College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 77enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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