Public and Private 4-year Institutions in Washington

There are six 4-year public colleges and universities and more than 14 private ones here in Washington. Some of them also have multiple locations around the state. Click the links below to learn more about each one.

• Public Universities:
  • Central Washington University
  • Eastern Washington University
  • Evergreen State College
  • University of Washington Seattle
  • University of Washington Bothell
  • University of Washington Tacoma
  • Washington State University
  • Western Washington University
• Private Universities:
  • Antioch University
  • Art Institute of Seattle
  • Bastyr University
  • Cornish College of the Arts
  • Gonzaga University
  • Heritage University
  • Northwest University
  • Pacific Lutheran University
  • St. Martin’s University
  • Seattle Pacific University
  • Seattle University
  • University of Puget Sound
  • Whitman
  • Walla Walla University

Private Colleges and Universities in Washington

For a map of private colleges and universities in Washington, click here.

Community Colleges in Washington

For a map of community colleges in Washington, click here.

Colleges and Universities Outside of Washington

For schools outside of Washington, the College Board’s College and University search engine is a good place to start looking.