Washington Private Colleges Ranked by Largest Enrollment

Below is a ranking of the 18 private colleges in Washington with the largest enrollment of full and part time students. Gonzaga University leads the list with a population of 7,470 students.

Enrollment is a measure of the size of the student body. Larger schools are more likely to offer a wider range of programs and services while smaller schools may have a more intimate and personalized experience.

List of Washington Private Colleges Ranked by Largest Enrollment
College Enrollment

Spokane, Washington

 7,470

Seattle, Washington

 7,189

Tacoma, Washington

 2,797

Spokane, Washington

 2,314

Seattle, Washington

 2,261

Seattle, Washington

 2,007

Tacoma, Washington

 1,864

Walla Walla, Washington

 1,561

College Place, Washington

 1,426

Lacey, Washington

 1,390

Kirkland, Washington

 1,053

Toppenish, Washington

 937

Seattle, Washington

 771

Kenmore, Washington

 734

Seattle, Washington

 505

Tacoma, Washington

 464

Port Hadlock, Washington

 50

Spokane, Washington

 48
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This list is updated annually based on the latest data from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Last updated: March 15, 2026

Data source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025 - National Center for Education Statistics.