Top Ranked Washington Colleges

The Best Colleges in Washington Ranked for 2020

These are the best four year colleges in Washington as ranked by CollegeSimply. This Washington ranking is a subset of our national ranking of the best colleges in America. Our ranking methodology is purely statistical and not subjective in nature. Measuring factors include but are not limited to: student body intellect as indicated by admission scores, graduation rate and admission selectivity. In order to be considered for the ranking, a school must offer four year undergraduate degrees, selectively admit students and be a non-profit institution. Leading the 2020 ranking as the best college in Washington is Whitman College.

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Whitman College

Walla Walla, Washington

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#1 Top Rated College in Washington
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University of Washington Seattle Campus

Seattle, Washington

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#2 Top Rated College in Washington
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Gonzaga University

Spokane, Washington

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#3 Top Rated College in Washington
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Seattle University

Seattle, Washington

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#4 Top Rated College in Washington
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Walla Walla University

College Place, Washington

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#5 Top Rated College in Washington
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Western Washington University

Bellingham, Washington

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#6 Top Rated College in Washington
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Whitworth University

Spokane, Washington

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#7 Top Rated College in Washington
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Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, Washington

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#8 Top Rated College in Washington
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Washington State University

Pullman, Washington

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#9 Top Rated College in Washington
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Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, Washington

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#10 Top Rated College in Washington
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Central Washington University

Ellensburg, Washington

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#11 Top Rated College in Washington
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Eastern Washington University

Cheney, Washington

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#12 Top Rated College in Washington
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Northwest University

Kirkland, Washington

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#13 Top Rated College in Washington
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Saint Martin's University

Lacey, Washington

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#14 Top Rated College in Washington
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University of Washington Bothell Campus

Bothell, Washington

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#15 Top Rated College in Washington
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University of Washington Tacoma Campus

Tacoma, Washington

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#16 Top Rated College in Washington
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Bellevue College

Bellevue, Washington

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#17 Top Rated College in Washington
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City University of Seattle

Bellevue, Washington

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#18 Top Rated College in Washington
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Columbia Basin College

Pasco, Washington

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#19 Top Rated College in Washington
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Cornish College of the Arts

Seattle, Washington

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#20 Top Rated College in Washington
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Ranking Methodology

Overall Rank is calculated based on the following school characteristics.

¹National Academic Rank is calculated using standardized test admission data as well as GPA data for admitted freshman.
²National Selectivity Rank is based on admission selectivity for incoming students starting the 2018-2019 academic year.
³National Graduation Rank is based on the percentage of students graduating with bachelor's degrees within six years.

Top Ranked Washington Colleges

The Best Colleges in Washington Ranked for 2020

The Best Colleges in Washington Ranked for 2020

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