2026 College Rankings

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	Whitman College	732832355	38.15	1,330 – 1,480	41601	45594	#1 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
2	University of Puget Sound	448621000	72.25	1,200 – 1,390	42301	46802	#2 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
3	Gonzaga University	433820000	81.69	1,220 – 1,390	40295	66525	#3 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
4	Seattle University	297798719	77.03	1,150 – 1,370	37103	64656	#4 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
5	Whitworth University	189357345	86.77	1,100 – 1,340	27491	49510	#5 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
6	Seattle Pacific University	162108000	83.39	1,070 – 1,310	26155	51496	#6 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
7	Pacific Lutheran University	117676000	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#7 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
8	Saint Martin's University	40547844	89.8	940 – 1,170	22779	57998	#8 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
9	Walla Walla University	39872609	60.4	1,050 – 1,270	26001	52840	#9 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
10	Heritage University	33538286	75.96	--	11934	47001	#10 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
11	Cornish College of the Arts	11137341	70.46	--	40164	27580	#11 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
12	Northwest University	10569000	80.97	1,020 – 1,320	25917	50495	#12 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
13	City University of Seattle	3843124	90.25	--	0	56195	#13 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
14	Faith International University	0	89.36	--	18361	52989	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Faith International University Tacoma, WA Largest Endowment -- Acceptance Rate 89.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,361 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,989
15	Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education	0	93.28	--	24892	50495	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education Kirkland, WA Based in Kirkland, Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education accepts 93% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 13% of students at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education currently receive institutional grant......Read more Largest Endowment -- Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $24,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,495
16	Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs	0	100	--	0	49510	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs Spokane, WA Largest Endowment -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,510