Washington Best Colleges
Check out the best colleges in Washington and estimate chance to get it.
Northwest University is ranked top in the Washington Best Colleges ranking for academic year 2021-2022. University of Washington-Seattle Campus and Gonzaga University are ranked second and third places.
The average SAT average score of the 10 Washington Best Colleges is 1,295 and ACT average scores is 28. The average acceptance rate of the schools is 79% and the average graduation rate is 72%. The average tuition & fees are $12,060 for in-state students and $43,928 for out-of-state students at the 10 Washington Best Colleges.
Washington Best Colleges Comparison
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| Rank | Name | Test Scores | Acceptance Rate | Tuition | Student Population | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwest University (90.5)Private,4-years Kirkland, Washington | 1,175 (SAT) 27 (ACT) |
94.26% | $36,035 | 1,014 | 67% |
| 2 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus (90.3)Public,4-years Seattle, Washington | - | 47.52% | $12,643 (in-state) $41,997(out-of-state) |
52,319 | 84% |
| 3 | Gonzaga University (90.1)Private,4-years Spokane, Washington | 1,320 (SAT) 29 (ACT) |
69.74% | $53,500 | 7,253 | 88% |
| 4 | Western Washington University (90.0)Public,4-years Bellingham, Washington | 1,250 (SAT) 27 (ACT) |
92.69% | $9,286 (in-state) $27,853(out-of-state) |
14,747 | 65% |
| 5 | Pacific Lutheran University (89.9)Private,4-years Tacoma, Washington | 1,335 (SAT) 29 (ACT) |
88.90% | $50,964 | 2,633 | 71% |
| 6 | Seattle University (89.9)Private,4-years Seattle, Washington | 1,260 (SAT) 27 (ACT) |
85.15% | $54,285 | 7,121 | 74% |
| 7 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus (89.1)Public,4-years Bothell, Washington | 1,335 (SAT) 26 (ACT) |
88.08% | $12,559 (in-state) $41,913(out-of-state) |
5,735 | 68% |
| 8 | Washington State University (89.1)Public,4-years Pullman, Washington | - | 83.10% | $12,997 (in-state) $29,073(out-of-state) |
27,539 | 62% |
| 9 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus (89.0)Public,4-years Tacoma, Washington | - | 88.35% | $12,817 (in-state) $42,171(out-of-state) |
4,794 | 54% |
| 10 | Whitman College (89.0)Private,4-years Walla Walla, Washington | 1,390 (SAT) 32 (ACT) |
47.70% | $61,492 | 1,493 | 90% |
| Average | 1,295 (SAT) 28 (ACT) |
79% | $12,060 (in-state) $43,928(out-of-state) |
12,465 | 72.30% |