The Best Value Washington Colleges

Best Value Colleges in Washington for 2022

Explore the colleges that provide the best value for your money in Washington based on academic quality, outcomes, net price and financial aid. The rankings are calculated using ratings from the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges ranking but additionally factors in the typical price paid by students to identify the colleges that offer the best deals. Leading the list for 2022 as the overall best value college in Washington is University of Washington Seattle Campus. The highest value public state college is also University of Washington Seattle Campus. Learn how the Best Value Colleges are calculated and ranked on our methodology page.
Washington Public Private 4 year

13 results

University of Washington Seattle Campus
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Seattle, WA
University of Washington Seattle Campus

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

#1 Best Value in Washington

  • 48,149enrollment
  • $9,661net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1453SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA

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Whitman College
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Walla Walla, WA
Whitman College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#2 Best Value in Washington

  • 1,360enrollment
  • $38,989net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1430SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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Whitworth University
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Spokane, WA
Whitworth University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Value in Washington

  • 2,756enrollment
  • $25,785net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1270SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 15

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Seattle Pacific University
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Seattle, WA
Seattle Pacific University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Value in Washington

  • 3,601enrollment
  • $28,367net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1160SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 15

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Seattle University
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Seattle, WA
Seattle University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#5 Best Value in Washington

  • 7,050enrollment
  • $36,843net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1330SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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Northwest University
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Kirkland, WA
Northwest University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Value in Washington

  • 1,184enrollment
  • $21,825net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1205SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.41Avg Weighted GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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Gonzaga University
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Spokane, WA
Gonzaga University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#7 Best Value in Washington

  • 7,295enrollment
  • $36,880net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1350SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Washington State University
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Pullman, WA
Washington State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#8 Best Value in Washington

  • 31,159enrollment
  • $17,931net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 31

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Western Washington University
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Bellingham, WA
Western Washington University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#9 Best Value in Washington

  • 15,197enrollment
  • $18,398net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1270SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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Central Washington University
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Ellensburg, WA
Central Washington University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Value in Washington

  • 11,174enrollment
  • $16,441net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 930-1150SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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Eastern Washington University
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Cheney, WA
Eastern Washington University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Value in Washington

  • 12,349enrollment
  • $12,322net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 880-1090SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA

Applications Due May 15

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The Evergreen State College
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Olympia, WA
The Evergreen State College

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#12 Best Value in Washington

  • 2,281enrollment
  • $14,723net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 973-1183SAT range
  • 20-21ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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Saint Martin's University
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Lacey, WA
Saint Martin's University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#13 Best Value in Washington

  • 1,638enrollment
  • $23,824net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 950-1140SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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