Best Graduation Rate Universities in Washington
Rankings based on government-verified data for qualifying institutions in Washington.
| # | Institution | Tuition | Avg Earnings | Grad Rate | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Gonzaga University
Private Non-Profit |
$53,500 | $66,525 | 88% | WA |
| 2 |
Whitman College
Private Non-Profit |
$61,492 | $45,594 | 86% | WA |
| 3 |
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Public |
$12,643 | $62,979 | 84% | WA |
| 4 |
Seattle Film Institute
Private For-Profit |
$33,000 | $0 | 77% | WA |
| 5 |
Seattle University
Private Non-Profit |
$54,285 | $64,656 | 74% | WA |
| 6 |
University of Puget Sound
Private Non-Profit |
$59,900 | $46,802 | 72% | WA |
| 7 |
Whitworth University
Private Non-Profit |
$50,920 | $49,510 | 72% | WA |
| 8 |
Pacific Lutheran University
Private Non-Profit |
$50,964 | $52,212 | 71% | WA |
| 9 |
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Public |
$12,559 | $62,979 | 69% | WA |
| 10 |
Northwest University
Private Non-Profit |
$36,035 | $50,495 | 66% | WA |
| 11 |
Western Washington University
Public |
$9,286 | $45,272 | 66% | WA |
| 12 |
Seattle Pacific University
Private Non-Profit |
$38,814 | $51,496 | 64% | WA |
| 13 |
Walla Walla University
Private Non-Profit |
$33,027 | $52,840 | 63% | WA |
| 14 |
Washington State University
Public |
$12,997 | $53,510 | 62% | WA |
| 15 |
Saint Martin's University
Private Non-Profit |
$44,210 | $57,998 | 59% | WA |
| 16 |
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Public |
$12,817 | $62,979 | 59% | WA |
| 17 |
DigiPen Institute of Technology
Private For-Profit |
$37,400 | $58,771 | 56% | WA |
| 18 |
Central Washington University
Public |
$9,192 | $49,398 | 51% | WA |
| 19 |
Eastern Washington University
Public |
$8,353 | $46,469 | 48% | WA |
| 20 |
Northwest College of Art & Design
Private For-Profit |
$18,100 | $27,505 | 48% | WA |
| 21 |
Heritage University
Private Non-Profit |
$19,920 | $47,001 | 42% | WA |
| 22 |
The Evergreen State College
Public |
$8,999 | $34,774 | 42% | WA |
| 23 |
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education
Private Non-Profit |
$14,652 | $50,495 | 34% | WA |
About This Ranking
This ranking is based on data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which provides comprehensive information about colleges and universities across the country.
Institutions are ranked by best graduation rate metrics using the most recently available data. Only institutions with complete data for the ranking criteria are included.