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55 Colleges
$50,021 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$23,205 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In 2021, 5,206 students received a teaching degree from a college in Washington, making it rank #22 in terms of graduations. Students who live in the state can take advantage of in-state tuition averaging $12,505 a year, while students from out-of-state may pay a higher average tuition of $17,132 a year.

About 22% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $5,801 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
Public Public vs. Private
$12,701 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
29% Freshmen Loans

There are 31,159 students at Wazzu in total, 25,470 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 22,315 are full-time. It takes the average Wazzu undergraduate about 4.5 years to complete their degree.

Around 86% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 40% are men and 60% are women.

Approximately 29% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,487 a year. Wazzu has a 1.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Wazzu with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $53,297 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#2

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, Washington
Public Public vs. Private
$8,845 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
42% Freshmen Loans

There are 10,518 undergraduates at CWU, of which 9,235 are full-time, and there are 11,174 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at CWU is 4.4 years.

Around 88% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 39% are men and 61% are women.

Roughly 42% of students at CWU take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,469 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from CWU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $47,333 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
$12,242 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
20% Freshmen Loans

There are 32,244 undergraduates at UW Seattle, of which 29,350 are full-time, and there are 48,149 students altogether. The freshman retention rate at UW Seattle is 93%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

About 53% of students who apply get accepted. Around 38% of accepted students are men, and 62% are women.

Roughly 20% of students at UW Seattle take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,832 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from UW Seattle with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $59,911 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#4

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, Washington
Public Public vs. Private
$8,139 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
34% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Eastern Washington University is 12,349, of which 10,292 students are undergraduates and of those, 8,685 are full-time. For undergraduates at EWU, the average graduation time is 4.7 years.

Around 97% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 38% are men and 62% are women.

Roughly 34% of students at EWU take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,607 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.3% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $45,372 during the early-career years.

#5

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$37,158 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
56% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,601 students at SPU in total, 2,702 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,606 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at SPU is 4.3 years.

Around 92% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 29% are men and 71% are women.

Roughly 56% of students at SPU take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,567 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from SPU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $50,511 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#6

Western Washington University

Bellingham, Washington
Public Public vs. Private
$8,967 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
30% Freshmen Loans

There are 14,194 undergraduates at WWU, of which 12,622 are full-time, and there are 15,197 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at WWU is 4.5 years.

Around 96% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 38% are men and 62% are women.

Approximately 30% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,437 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.5% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from WWU is $44,786.

#7

City University of Seattle

Seattle, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$13,558 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at City University of Seattle is 2,052, of which 991 students are undergraduates and of those, 117 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

CityU has a 1.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from CityU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $51,237 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#8

Whitworth University

Spokane, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$48,990 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
65% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,368 undergraduates at Whitworth, of which 2,307 are full-time, and there are 2,756 students altogether. It takes the average Whitworth undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

Around 91% of students who apply get accepted. Around 38% of accepted students are men, and 62% are women.

Approximately 65% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,333 a year. Whitworth has a 0.6% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Whitworth is $47,405.

#9

Seattle University

Seattle, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$51,324 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
54% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,244 undergraduates at Seattle U, of which 4,045 are full-time, and there are 7,050 students altogether. It takes the average Seattle U undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 82%. Of the accepted students, 32% are men and 68% are women.

54% of Seattle U students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,017 a year. Seattle U has a 0.5% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Seattle U is $61,038.

Public Public vs. Private
$12,224 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
23% Freshmen Loans

There are 6,304 students at UW Bothell in total, 5,659 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 4,911 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UW Bothell is 4.4 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 83%. Of the accepted students, 47% are men and 53% are women.

23% of UW Bothell students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,009 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $59,911 during the early-career years.

#11

Gonzaga University

Spokane, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$50,735 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
42% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,852 undergraduates at Gonzaga, of which 4,744 are full-time, and there are 7,295 students altogether. Students tend to stick around at Gonzaga. The freshman retention rate is 92%.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 76%. Of the accepted students, 45% are men and 55% are women.

Roughly 42% of students at Gonzaga take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,537 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $65,106 during the early-career years.

#12

Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$50,256 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
47% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,544 undergraduates at PLU, of which 2,486 are full-time, and there are 2,907 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Around 88% of students who apply get accepted. Around 39% of accepted students are men, and 61% are women.

47% of PLU students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,921 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $53,149 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
$12,458 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
26% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,567 undergraduates at UW Tacoma, of which 4,034 are full-time, and there are 5,364 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 83%. Of the accepted students, 44% are men and 56% are women.

26% of UW Tacoma students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,335 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from UW Tacoma with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $59,911 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#14

North Seattle College

Seattle, Washington
Public Public vs. Private
$5,058 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
4% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at North Seattle College is 5,240, which includes 1,731 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

4% of North Seattle students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,801 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $38,954 during the early-career years.

#15

Saint Martin's University

Lacey, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$42,220 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
65% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Saint Martin’s University is 1,638, of which 1,394 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,253 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Saint Martin’s is 4.2 years.

About 72% of students who apply get accepted. Around 31% of accepted students are men, and 68% are women.

65% of Saint Martin’s students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,793 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.3% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Saint Martin’s is $52,460.

#16

Heritage University

Toppenish, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$19,500 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
22% Freshmen Loans

There are 999 students at Heritage University in total, 812 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 691 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Heritage University is 4.8 years.

Roughly 22% of students at Heritage University take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $2,761 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Heritage University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $43,709 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#17

Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom

Lakewood, Washington
Public Public vs. Private
$4,539 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
11% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,131 full-time undergraduates at Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom, and 8,329 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

Roughly 11% of students at Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,574 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom is $37,592.

#18

Yakima Valley College

Yakima, Washington
Public Public vs. Private
$4,998 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
7% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,701 full-time undergraduates at YVC, and 3,954 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

7% of YVC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,509 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $33,914 during the early-career years.

#19

University of Puget Sound

Tacoma, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$57,626 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
40% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,130 students at Puget Sound in total, 1,898 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,830 are full-time. It takes the average Puget Sound undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

Around 88% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 46% are men and 54% are women.

Approximately 40% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,898 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Puget Sound is $46,066.

#20

Spokane Falls Community College

Spokane, Washington
Public Public vs. Private
$3,928 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
18% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,189 students at Spokane Falls Community College in total, 2,842 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Approximately 18% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,224 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $31,993 during the early-career years.

#21

Northwest University

Kirkland, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$35,000 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
68% Freshmen Loans

There are 838 undergraduates at Northwest University, of which 815 are full-time, and there are 1,184 students altogether. It takes the average Northwest University undergraduate about 4.1 years to complete their degree.

Around 96% of students who apply get accepted. Around 31% of accepted students are men, and 69% are women.

68% of Northwest University students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,965 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.1% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Northwest University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $47,683 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#21

Antioch University - Seattle

Seattle, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$19,410 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 735 students at Antioch University - Seattle in total, 99 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 11 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 4 to 1.

The student loan default rate of 1.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $41,333 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
$4,710 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
7% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,319 students at LWTech in total, 1,719 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Roughly 7% of students at LWTech take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,760 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from LWTech is $42,447.

#24

Green River College

Auburn, Washington
Public Public vs. Private
$4,434 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
7% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,760 full-time undergraduates at GRC, and 7,493 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Approximately 7% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,323 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from GRC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $39,486 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#24

Highline College

Des Moines, Washington
Public Public vs. Private
$4,458 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
2% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Highline College is 5,829, which includes 3,140 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Roughly 2% of students at Highline take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,967 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Highline with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $39,102 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Other Washington Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Centralia College 31
27 Lower Columbia College 24
28 Columbia Basin College 23
29 Northwest University - College of Adult and Professional Studies 22
29 Walla Walla University 22
31 Bates Technical College 21
32 Olympic College 20
33 Grays Harbor College 19
34 Clark College 17
35 Whitworth University - Adult Degree Programs 16
36 Bellevue College 15
37 South Seattle College 14
38 Shoreline Community College 13
39 Big Bend Community College 11
39 Walla Walla Community College 11
41 Whatcom Community College 10
41 Clover Park Technical College 10
41 South Puget Sound Community College 10
41 Faith International University 10
45 Seattle Central College 9
46 Skagit Valley College 8
47 Wenatchee Valley College 7
47 Everett Community College 7
49 Renton Technical College 6
49 Edmonds Community College 6
51 Tacoma Community College 4
52 Northwest Indian College 3
53 Spokane Community College 1
54 Bellingham Technical College 0
54 The Evergreen State College 0

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