Best Colleges

There are 130 colleges and universities in Pacific Northwest enrolling 630,317 students. Explore the list of top colleges in Pacific Northwest below to begin your college search. The CollegeSimply rankings are objective and data-driven in order to help you find good matches for you. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page. Whether you're searching for a good public, private or community college, this guide to universities in Pacific Northwest offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.

 Pacific Northwest is home to nationally ranked institutions like Reed College, Whitman College, University of Washington Seattle Campus and University of Portland. The highest ranked college in Pacific Northwest is Reed College and the top rated public state college is University of Washington Seattle Campus.