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Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington

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The size of a college or university's endowment -- money and assets under their control that fund operations -- is a general measurement of the financial health of the institution. Larger endowments enable institutions to operate without as much need for revenue, which can often help them reduce tuition costs and/or grant more financial aid.

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Rank	Institution	Largest Endowment	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	4918572705	39.15	1,310 – 1,510	11023	62979	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA As a large school, the University of Washington, Seattle has a 20 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many freshmen come from Washington, Oregon, and California. 95% will stay on after their first year. Computer Science is a commonly pursued program. Largest Endowment $4,918,572,705 4.9% Acceptance Rate 39.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $11,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
2	Washington State University	1270300418	87.97	1,020 – 1,260	18155	53510	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Washington State University Pullman, WA Found in Pullman, Washington State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Washington State University, there is a 79% first year retention rate and 37% of students will......Read more Largest Endowment $1,270,300,418 6.2% Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $18,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,510
3	Whitman College	732832355	38.15	1,330 – 1,480	41601	45594	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Whitman College Walla Walla, WA Whitman College is a small liberal arts college located at the foot of the Blue Mountains. Founded in 1859, it now offers over 80 off-campus programs in around 40 countries. With a 9 to 1 student-faculty ratio and a 1 to 1 student-to-tree ratio, students will find it a cozy and earthy community....Read more Largest Endowment $732,832,355 7.2% Acceptance Rate 38.2% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $41,601 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,594
4	University of Puget Sound	448621000	72.25	1,200 – 1,390	42301	46802	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA Found in Tacoma, the University of Puget Sound’s acceptance rate is 72%. Undergraduates have to pay $65 to apply. About 99% of students at the University of Puget Sound will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Largest Endowment $448,621,000 4.8% Acceptance Rate 72.3% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $42,301 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,802
5	Gonzaga University	433820000	81.69	1,220 – 1,390	40295	66525	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Gonzaga University Spokane, WA Named after the Jesuit Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Gonzaga University sits on a 152-acre campus alongside the Spokane River. The school has a first year retention rate of 93%. 85% will graduate within six years. Part of the West Coast Conference, top sports include Basketball, Baseball, and Soccer. Largest Endowment $433,820,000 1.3% Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $40,295 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,525
6	Seattle University	297798719	77.03	1,150 – 1,370	37103	64656	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Seattle University Seattle, WA Based in Seattle, Seattle University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students attending Seattle University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Largest Endowment $297,798,719 4.6% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $37,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,656
7	Whitworth University	189357345	86.77	1,100 – 1,340	27491	49510	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Whitworth University Spokane, WA Whitworth University’s motto is “Education of Mind and Heart.” The most common majors and programs include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching. 77% of students return after completing their first year, and 75% will graduate within 6 years. Largest Endowment $189,357,345 3.4% Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $27,491 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,510
8	Seattle Pacific University	162108000	83.39	1,070 – 1,310	26155	51496	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA The motto of Seattle Pacific University is “Engaging the Culture, Changing the World.” It’s a private institution, affiliated with the Free Methodist Church, offering 77 programs....Read more Largest Endowment $162,108,000 2.8% Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,496
9	Pacific Lutheran University	117676000	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Largest Endowment $117,676,000 4.4% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
10	Western Washington University	115126944	93.25	1,110 – 1,330	22096	45272	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Western Washington University Bellingham, WA Located in Bellingham, Western Washington University accepts 93% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 89% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Largest Endowment $115,126,944 20.6% Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $22,096 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,272
11	Clark College	77922951	90.25	--	11547	37411	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Clark College Vancouver, WA Largest Endowment $77,922,951 5.3% Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,547 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,411
12	Central Washington University	50842029	90.61	950 – 1,170	15558	49398	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA Located in Ellensburg, Central Washington University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 88% of students attending Central Washington University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Largest Endowment $50,842,029 6.9% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,558 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,398
13	Eastern Washington University	42037706	94.37	990 – 1,120	13786	46469	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA Found in Cheney, Eastern Washington University accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 73% of students attending Eastern Washington University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Largest Endowment $42,037,706 9.5% Acceptance Rate 94.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $13,786 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,469
14	Saint Martin's University	40547844	89.8	940 – 1,170	22779	57998	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA Located in Lacey, Saint Martin's University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 83% of students attending Saint Martin's University will receive institutional grant aid. 65% of students......Read more Largest Endowment $40,547,844 12.7% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $22,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,998
15	Walla Walla University	39872609	60.4	1,050 – 1,270	26001	52840	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Walla Walla University College Place, WA Walla Walla University is fairly selective, and 30% of accepted students enroll. Students experience a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and 84% return to the school after completing their first year. Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are popular programs. Largest Endowment $39,872,609 8.5% Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $26,001 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,840
16	Heritage University	33538286	75.96	--	11934	47001	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Heritage University Toppenish, WA Located in Toppenish, Heritage University accepted 76% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 92% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 84% and around 29% of......Read more Largest Endowment $33,538,286 7.6% Acceptance Rate 76.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,934 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,001
17	South Seattle College	27113643	64.99	--	8596	43070	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington South Seattle College Seattle, WA Largest Endowment $27,113,643 281.6% Acceptance Rate 65.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,596 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,070
18	Green River College	24233881	75.96	--	13621	43127	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Green River College Auburn, WA Largest Endowment $24,233,881 10.8% Acceptance Rate 76.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,621 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,127
19	The Evergreen State College	22360518	96.38	1,080 – 1,290	18480	34774	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington The Evergreen State College Olympia, WA Based in Olympia, The Evergreen State College accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 75% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and around 31% of students will......Read more Largest Endowment $22,360,518 4.2% Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,774
20	Columbia Basin College	22178863	90.25	--	10348	38255	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Columbia Basin College Pasco, WA Based in Pasco, Columbia Basin College’s acceptance rate is 90% and charges $28 for undergraduate applications. About 29% of students attending Columbia Basin College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more Largest Endowment $22,178,863 1.0% Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,348 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,255
21	Lower Columbia College	19108721	0	--	10613	36296	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Lower Columbia College Longview, WA Largest Endowment $19,108,721 15.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,613 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,296
22	Olympic College	18729397	88.21	--	11105	34510	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Olympic College Bremerton, WA Largest Endowment $18,729,397 0.9% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,105 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,510
23	Skagit Valley College	17871895	76.05	--	8365	36892	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Skagit Valley College Mount Vernon, WA Largest Endowment $17,871,895 14.0% Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,365 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,892
24	Centralia College	15024557	90.25	--	12280	35989	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Centralia College Centralia, WA Largest Endowment $15,024,557 14.3% Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,989
25	Bellevue College	14677097	17.36	--	11926	47460	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Bellevue College Bellevue, WA Largest Endowment $14,677,097 9.2% Acceptance Rate 17.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,926 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,460
26	Grays Harbor College	13736722	75.96	--	6475	33119	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Grays Harbor College Aberdeen, WA Located in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor College accepts 76% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 52% of students attending Grays Harbor College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Largest Endowment $13,736,722 5.7% Acceptance Rate 76.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,475 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,119
27	Yakima Valley College	11773123	86.77	--	12326	35969	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Yakima Valley College Yakima, WA Largest Endowment $11,773,123 9.5% Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,969
28	Cornish College of the Arts	11137341	70.46	--	40164	27580	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Cornish College of the Arts Seattle, WA Largest Endowment $11,137,341 3.5% Acceptance Rate 70.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $40,164 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,580
29	Spokane Community College	10851201	76.05	--	6773	59213	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Spokane Community College Spokane, WA Largest Endowment $10,851,201 13.5% Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,773 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
30	Northwest University	10569000	80.97	1,020 – 1,320	25917	50495	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Northwest University Kirkland, WA Found in Kirkland, Northwest University accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Northwest University will receive grant aid from the school. At Northwest University, there is a 83% first year......Read more Largest Endowment $10,569,000 5.4% Acceptance Rate 81.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $25,917 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,495
31	Wenatchee Valley College	10398736	42.53	--	11977	37011	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Wenatchee Valley College Wenatchee, WA Largest Endowment $10,398,736 4.8% Acceptance Rate 42.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,977 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,011
32	Whatcom Community College	9332386	91.31	--	11629	38429	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Whatcom Community College Bellingham, WA Largest Endowment $9,332,386 7.8% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,629 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,429
33	Seattle Central College	8170548	64.99	--	8093	39072	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Seattle Central College Seattle, WA Largest Endowment $8,170,548 2.4% Acceptance Rate 65.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,093 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,072
34	North Seattle College	6201516	75.96	--	10864	46383	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington North Seattle College Seattle, WA Largest Endowment $6,201,516 2.4% Acceptance Rate 76.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,864 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,383
35	Tacoma Community College	5694455	76.05	--	10648	38790	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Tacoma Community College Tacoma, WA Found in Tacoma, Tacoma Community College’s acceptance rate is 76%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 13% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At Tacoma Community College, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 0% of......Read more Largest Endowment $5,694,455 2.6% Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,648 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,790
36	Peninsula College	5457499	80.53	--	6525	58542	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Peninsula College Port Angeles, WA Largest Endowment $5,457,499 11.7% Acceptance Rate 80.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,525 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,542
37	Everett Community College	5031014	91.77	--	13184	39316	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Everett Community College Everett, WA Found in Everett, Everett Community College’s acceptance rate is 92%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 19% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Everett Community College, there is a 46% first year retention rate and around 0%......Read more Largest Endowment $5,031,014 7.9% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,316
38	Pierce College District	4619657	97.2	--	10851	39406	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Pierce College District Lakewood, WA Largest Endowment $4,619,657 5.9% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,851 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,406
39	Bellingham Technical College	4568532	17.36	--	7517	43235	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Bellingham Technical College Bellingham, WA Largest Endowment $4,568,532 14.9% Acceptance Rate 17.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,235
40	Spokane Falls Community College	4334871	76.05	--	8679	34393	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Spokane Falls Community College Spokane, WA Largest Endowment $4,334,871 15.0% Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,679 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,393
41	City University of Seattle	3843124	90.25	--	0	56195	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington City University of Seattle Seattle, WA Largest Endowment $3,843,124 546.3% Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,195
42	Renton Technical College	3708570	76.28	--	7621	45679	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Renton Technical College Renton, WA Largest Endowment $3,708,570 90.1% Acceptance Rate 76.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,621 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,679
43	Big Bend Community College	3615514	17.36	--	12650	58542	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Big Bend Community College Moses Lake, WA Based in Moses Lake, Big Bend Community College accepted 17% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 32% of students attending Big Bend Community College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention......Read more Largest Endowment $3,615,514 26.7% Acceptance Rate 17.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,650 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,542
44	Edmonds College	3410408	91.77	--	14049	51736	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Edmonds College Lynnwood, WA Found in Lynnwood, Edmonds College accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 21% of students at Edmonds College will receive institutional grant aid. At Edmonds College, there is a 64% first year retention rate and......Read more Largest Endowment $3,410,408 4.3% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,736
45	Cascadia College	2763252	95.45	--	13863	44620	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Cascadia College Bothell, WA Largest Endowment $2,763,252 5.1% Acceptance Rate 95.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,863 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,620
46	Clover Park Technical College	2123932	90.25	--	6216	36840	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Clover Park Technical College Lakewood, WA Largest Endowment $2,123,932 16.1% Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,840
47	Walla Walla Community College	557932	76.05	--	10645	37119	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Walla Walla Community College Walla Walla, WA Found in Walla Walla, Walla Walla Community College accepted 76% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 37% of students attending Walla Walla Community College will receive grant aid from the school. 67% of students continued their......Read more Largest Endowment $557,932 1.9% Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,119
48	Lake Washington Institute of Technology	490576	75.96	--	8545	44895	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA Largest Endowment $490,576 2.2% Acceptance Rate 76.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,545 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,895