Colleges
Colleges in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, Washington has 4 four-year colleges with at least 500 undergraduates: 1 public and 3 private. The largest is University of Washington, with 31,942 undergraduates.
| School | Type | Undergrads | Acceptance rate | SAT middle 50% | In-state tuition | Avg. net price | Grad rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington | public | 31,942 | 39.1% | $12,973 | $14,091 | 85.2% | |
| Seattle University | private | 4,062 | 76.9% | 1200–1430 | $56,721 | $34,662 | 75.5% |
| Seattle Pacific University | private | 1,762 | 83.4% | $40,407 | $24,488 | 62% | |
| City University of Seattle | private | 1,137 |
A blank cell means the school did not report that figure. Net price is the average cost after grants for students receiving federal aid. Graduation rate is within six years.
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Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are in Seattle, Washington?
4 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges with at least 500 undergraduates, 1 public and 3 private, according to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Community colleges, for-profit schools, and online-only schools are not counted.
What is the hardest college to get into in Seattle, Washington?
By acceptance rate, University of Washington (39.1%), Seattle University (76.9%), Seattle Pacific University (83.4%) are the most selective.
What is the cheapest public college in Seattle, Washington?
University of Washington has the lowest published in-state tuition and fees of the public four-year colleges here, at $12,973 a year. That is the sticker price before financial aid.
Source: College Scorecard, Most Recent Institution-Level Data (U.S. Department of Education), 2026-06-10 release. These are federal figures. Schools with a linked profile have also been checked against their own filings; the others have not.
