Colleges Near Olympia

Colleges and universities near me in the Olympia, Washington area

There are 2 colleges in Olympia and 27 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 87,423 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Washington with a population of 46,478, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Olympia. Driving time to these schools from Olympia should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Seattle University in Seattle which is ranked #136 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom enrolling 8,635 students. In terms of affordability, Highline Community College in Des Moines offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,527 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Olympia.
Olympia, WA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Seattle Community College South Campus
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Seattle, WA
 

Seattle Community College South Campus

Public 4 Year

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  • 4,901enrollment
  • $9,594net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Sep 13

43 miles from Olympia

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University of Phoenix Western Washington Campus
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Tukwila, WA
 

University of Phoenix Western Washington Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 11enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

42 miles from Olympia

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Renton Technical College
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Renton, WA
 

Renton Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,072enrollment
  • $8,163net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

46 miles from Olympia

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Cornish College of the Arts
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Seattle, WA

Cornish College of the Arts

Private 4 Year

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  • 443enrollment
  • $39,280net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Olympia

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Seattle Community College Central Campus
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Seattle, WA
 

Seattle Community College Central Campus

Public 4 Year

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  • 4,476enrollment
  • $7,998net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 31

48 miles from Olympia

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Seattle University
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Seattle, WA

Seattle University

Private 4 Year

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#3 Best Colleges in Washington

  • 7,121enrollment
  • $35,412net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1380SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

48 miles from Olympia

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Antioch University Seattle
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Seattle, WA
 

Antioch University Seattle

Private 4 Year

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  • 799enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

47 miles from Olympia

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Seattle Pacific University
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Seattle, WA

Seattle Pacific University

Private 4 Year

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#5 Best Private Colleges in Washington

  • 3,118enrollment
  • $26,549net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1350SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 11

49 miles from Olympia

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Northwest College of Art
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Poulsbo, WA
 

Northwest College of Art

Private 4 Year

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  • 119enrollment
  • $16,870net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Olympia

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FAQ's

The closest community college is South Puget Sound Community College and is 2 miles from Olympia. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at South Puget Sound Community College are $4,938 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

South Puget Sound Community College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.