Washington Public Colleges
There are 42 public colleges and universities in Washington enrolling 290,289 students. Explore the list below to find the public college match for you. Public college tend to be larger in size and more affordable than private schools when attended by students with Washington state residency. Washington is home to popular public schools like University of Washington Seattle Campus, Washington State University and Western Washington University.
University of Washington Seattle Campus
- Public 4 Year
- Seattle, WA
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3.5 | 6 reviews
- Nov 16 application deadline
UW is a highly selective public university known for undergraduate computer science, engineering, and oceanography. The urban campus sits beside Portage Bay and Lake Washington.
- SAT Range 1200-1453
- Avg GPA 3.82
- Acceptance Rate 39%
- Net Price $11,784
Washington State University
- Public 4 Year
- Pullman, WA
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4.3 | 3 reviews
- Jan 31 application deadline
WSU is a large public university known for undergraduate agriculture, engineering, and communications. Pullman is a classic college town set in the Palouse region of eastern Washington.
- SAT Range 1020-1210
- Avg GPA 3.5
- Acceptance Rate 87%
- Net Price $18,171
Western Washington University
- Public 4 Year
- Bellingham, WA
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5.0 | 2 reviews
- Jan 31 application deadline
Western Washington is a public university known for undergraduate environmental science and education. The hillside campus overlooks Bellingham Bay near the Cascade Mountains.
- SAT Range 1150-1390
- Avg GPA 3.46
- Acceptance Rate 93%
- Net Price $24,338
Central Washington University
- Public 4 Year
- Ellensburg, WA
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- Mar 1 application deadline
Central Washington is a public university known for undergraduate teacher education and aviation. Ellensburg is a residential college town in the Kittitas Valley of central Washington.
- SAT Range 930-1150
- Avg GPA 3.08
- Acceptance Rate 91%
- Net Price $19,898
Eastern Washington University
- Public 4 Year
- Cheney, WA
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- Sep 10 application deadline
Eastern Washington is a public university known for undergraduate education, business, and health sciences. The residential campus is in Cheney, a small college town near Spokane.
- SAT Range 880-1090
- Avg GPA 3.29
- Acceptance Rate 91%
- Net Price $14,767
Bellevue College
- Public 4 Year
- Bellevue, WA
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- Sep 15 application deadline
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
University of Washington Tacoma Campus
- Public 4 Year
- Tacoma, WA
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- Jun 30 application deadline
UW Tacoma is a public university known for undergraduate computer science, nursing, and urban studies. The campus uses renovated historic buildings in downtown Tacoma.
- SAT Range 960-1180
- Avg GPA 3.41
- Acceptance Rate 83%
- Net Price $13,898
The Evergreen State College
- Public 4 Year
- Olympia, WA
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3.7 | 3 reviews
Evergreen is a public liberal arts college known for interdisciplinary programs and environmental studies. The forested campus includes Puget Sound waterfront near Olympia.
- SAT Range 1035-1253
- Avg GPA 3.12
- Acceptance Rate 96%
- Net Price $18,350
North Seattle College
- Public 2 Year
- Seattle, WA
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North Seattle College is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing, information technology, and business programs. The urban campus sits in Seattle's Northgate neighborhood.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $12,462
University of Washington Bothell Campus
- Public 4 Year
- Bothell, WA
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UW Bothell is a public university known for undergraduate computing, business, and nursing. The suburban campus northeast of Seattle borders a restored wetlands preserve.
- SAT Range 1170-1470
- Avg GPA 3.52
- Acceptance Rate 91%
- Net Price $10,777
Bates Technical College
- Public 2 Year
- Tacoma, WA
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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
Clark College
- Public 2 Year
- Vancouver, WA
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Clark College is a community college known for undergraduate nursing and career-technical programs. Most students commute to the Vancouver campus near the Oregon border.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $13,528
Highline College
- Public 2 Year
- Des Moines, WA
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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
Green River College
- Public 2 Year
- Auburn, WA
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5.0 | 1 reviews
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
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
- Public 4 Year
- Kirkland, WA
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| 0 reviews
LWTech is a public technical college known for undergraduate programs in nursing, information technology, and design. The suburban campus sits in Kirkland on Seattle's Eastside.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $8,801
Tacoma Community College
- Public 2 Year
- Tacoma, WA
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3.0 | 2 reviews
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
Shoreline Community College
- Public 2 Year
- Shoreline, WA
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Shoreline Community College is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing and automotive technology programs. The suburban campus sits just north of Seattle.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $10,535
Edmonds College
- Public 2 Year
- Lynnwood, WA
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Edmonds College is a public community college known for transfer degrees, applied bachelor's programs, and career-technical training. The suburban campus sits in Lynnwood north of Seattle.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $13,804