Washington Private Colleges Ranked by Smallest Enrollment

Below is a ranking of the 18 private colleges in Washington with the smallest enrollment of full and part time students. Great Northern University leads the list with a population of 48 students.

Enrollment is a measure of the size of the student body. Larger schools are more likely to offer a wider range of programs and services while smaller schools may have a more intimate and personalized experience.

List of Washington Private Colleges Ranked by Smallest Enrollment
College Enrollment

Spokane, Washington

 48

Port Hadlock, Washington

 50

Tacoma, Washington

 464

Seattle, Washington

 505

Kenmore, Washington

 734

Seattle, Washington

 771

Toppenish, Washington

 937

Kirkland, Washington

 1,053

Lacey, Washington

 1,390

College Place, Washington

 1,426

Walla Walla, Washington

 1,561

Tacoma, Washington

 1,864

Seattle, Washington

 2,007

Seattle, Washington

 2,261

Spokane, Washington

 2,314

Tacoma, Washington

 2,797

Seattle, Washington

 7,189

Spokane, Washington

 7,470
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This list is updated annually based on the latest data from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Last updated: August 2026

Data source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025 - National Center for Education Statistics.