The Best Value Washington Colleges

Best Value Colleges in Washington for 2021

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 2021 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 2021 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

14 results

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

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#1 Best Value in Washington

  • 47,400enrollment
  • $10,692net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1470SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA
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Pacific Lutheran University
P
Tacoma, WA
Pacific Lutheran University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#2 Best Value in Washington

  • 3,207enrollment
  • $25,362net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1290SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA
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Whitworth University
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Spokane, WA
Whitworth University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Value in Washington

  • 2,776enrollment
  • $26,249net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1290SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA
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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

  • 3,688enrollment
  • $27,947net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1250SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA
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Seattle University
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Seattle, WA
Seattle University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#5 Best Value in Washington

  • 7,291enrollment
  • $35,569net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1320SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA
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Whitman College
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Walla Walla, WA
Whitman College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Value in Washington

  • 1,475enrollment
  • $41,822net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1240-1450SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA
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Gonzaga University
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Spokane, WA
Gonzaga University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#7 Best Value in Washington

  • 7,563enrollment
  • $36,578net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1360SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA
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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

  • 31,478enrollment
  • $18,002net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
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Northwest University
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Kirkland, WA
Northwest University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Value in Washington

  • 1,321enrollment
  • $22,010net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1025-1245SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA
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Western Washington University
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Bellingham, WA
Western Washington University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#10 Best Value in Washington

  • 16,121enrollment
  • $17,728net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1280SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA
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Central Washington University
C
Ellensburg, WA
Central Washington University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Value in Washington

  • 12,342enrollment
  • $16,014net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 950-1170SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA
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Eastern Washington University
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Cheney, WA
Eastern Washington University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Value in Washington

  • 12,633enrollment
  • $12,764net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 920-1130SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA
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The Evergreen State College
E
Olympia, WA
The Evergreen State College

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#13 Best Value in Washington

  • 3,327enrollment
  • $14,909net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 960-1208SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA
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Saint Martin's University
S
Lacey, WA
 
Saint Martin's University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#14 Best Value in Washington

  • 1,607enrollment
  • $24,596net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 970-1170SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA
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