Washington Colleges

#1

University of Washington - Seattle Campus

Seattle, Washington

There are 48,149 students at UW Seattle in total, 32,244 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 29,350 are full-time. Students tend to stick around at UW Seattle. The freshman retention rate is 94%.

Approximately 22% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,169 a year.

Students who graduate from UW Seattle with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $62,979 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#2

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington

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

Approximately 35% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,714 a year.

Students who graduate from Wazzu with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $53,510 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#3

Western Washington University

Bellingham, Washington

There are 14,194 undergraduates at WWU, of which 12,622 are full-time, and there are 15,197 students altogether. It takes the average WWU undergraduate about 4.5 years to complete their degree.

36% of WWU students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,936 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $45,272 during the early-career years.

#4

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, Washington

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.

Roughly 52% of students at CWU take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,690 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $49,398 during the early-career years.

#5

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, Washington

There are 12,349 students at EWU in total, 10,292 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 8,685 are full-time. It takes the average EWU undergraduate about 4.7 years to complete their degree.

39% of EWU students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,393 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from EWU is $46,469.

#6

Seattle University

Seattle, Washington

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

Approximately 59% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,347 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Seattle U is $64,656.

#7

Bellevue College

Bellevue, Washington

There are 12,286 students at BC in total, 6,747 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

3% of BC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,192 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $47,460 during the early-career years.

#8

Gonzaga University

Spokane, Washington

There are 4,852 undergraduates at Gonzaga, of which 4,744 are full-time, and there are 7,295 students altogether. It takes the average Gonzaga undergraduate about 4.1 years to complete their degree.

43% of Gonzaga students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $8,172 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Gonzaga is $66,525.

#9

University of Washington - Bothell Campus

Bothell, Washington

The total student population at University of Washington - Bothell Campus is 6,304, of which 5,659 students 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.

Roughly 22% of students at UW Bothell take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,651 a year.

Students who graduate from UW Bothell with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $62,979 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#10

University of Washington - Tacoma Campus

Tacoma, Washington

There are 5,364 students at UW Tacoma in total, 4,567 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 4,034 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UW Tacoma is 4.3 years.

Approximately 30% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,891 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $62,979 during the early-career years.

#11

Green River College

Auburn, Washington

There are 7,493 students at GRC in total, 4,760 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Roughly 6% of students at GRC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,320 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from GRC is $43,127.

#12

Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom

Lakewood, Washington

There are 8,329 students at Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom in total, 5,131 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

15% of Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,232 a year.

Students who graduate from Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $39,406 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#13

Clark College

Vancouver, Washington

The total student population at Clark College is 7,665, which includes 3,997 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Approximately 11% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,951 a year.

Students who graduate from Clark College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $37,411 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#14

Columbia Basin College

Pasco, Washington

There are 3,770 full-time undergraduates at CBC, and 6,745 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Roughly 2% of students at CBC take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,526 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $38,255 during the early-career years.

#15

Everett Community College

Everett, Washington

The total student population at Everett Community College is 7,580, which includes 4,086 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Approximately 5% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,619 a year.

Students who graduate from Everett Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $39,316 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#16

Olympic College

Bremerton, Washington

The total student population at Olympic College is 5,357, which includes 3,416 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Roughly 3% of students at OC take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,173 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $34,510 during the early-career years.

#17

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, Washington

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.

57% of SPU students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,894 a year.

Students who graduate from SPU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $51,496 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#18

South Puget Sound Community College

Olympia, Washington

The total student population at South Puget Sound Community College is 4,665, which includes 2,778 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

4% of South Puget Sound Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,257 a year.

Students who graduate from South Puget Sound Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $37,270 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#19

Tacoma Community College

Tacoma, Washington

The total student population at Tacoma Community College is 5,823, which includes 3,492 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Roughly 11% of students at Tacoma Community College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,112 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Tacoma Community College is $38,790.

#20

Spokane Community College

Spokane, Washington

The total student population at Spokane Community College is 7,081, which includes 3,878 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

25% of Spokane Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,082 a year.

Students who graduate from Spokane Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $37,814 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#21

Spokane Falls Community College

Spokane, Washington

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

Roughly 15% of students at Spokane Falls Community College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,449 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $34,393 during the early-career years.

#22

Seattle Central College

Seattle, Washington

The total student population at Seattle Central College is 5,763, which includes 3,068 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Approximately 3% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,365 a year.

Students who graduate from Seattle Central with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $39,072 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#23

Highline College

Des Moines, Washington

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 14 to 1.

1% of Highline students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $3,599 a year.

Students who graduate from Highline with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $42,323 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#24

Shoreline Community College

Shoreline, Washington

There are 2,544 full-time undergraduates at Shoreline Community College, and 5,382 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Approximately 12% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,254 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Shoreline Community College is $43,123.

#25

Edmonds Community College

Lynnwood, Washington

There are 6,545 students at Edmonds Community College in total, 3,035 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Roughly 4% of students at Edmonds Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,604 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Edmonds Community College is $41,063.