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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	5565903487	39.15	1,230 – 1,460	11784	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 $5,565,903,487 13.2% Acceptance Rate 39.2% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $11,784 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
2	Washington State University	1383078164	86.64	1,030 – 1,220	18171	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 87% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $90 for graduate applications. About 72% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Washington State University, there is a 78% first year retention rate and 41% of students will......Read more Largest Endowment $1,383,078,164 8.9% Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,510
3	Whitman College	785977679	38.15	1,330 – 1,480	37633	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 10 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 $785,977,679 7.3% Acceptance Rate 38.2% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $37,633 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,594
4	Gonzaga University	476148000	81.69	1,260 – 1,400	40117	66525	#4 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%. 88% will graduate within six years. Part of the West Coast Conference, top sports include Basketball, Baseball, and Soccer. Largest Endowment $476,148,000 9.8% Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $40,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,525
5	University of Puget Sound	471468000	72.25	1,200 – 1,390	43188	46802	#5 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 98% of students at the University of Puget Sound will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Largest Endowment $471,468,000 5.1% Acceptance Rate 72.3% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $43,188 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,802
6	Seattle University	318305031	76.92	1,200 – 1,430	36948	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 $318,305,031 6.9% Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,656
7	Whitworth University	202119120	89.78	1,090 – 1,340	27605	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, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Biological and Physical Sciences. 78% of students return after completing their first year, and 76% will graduate within 6 years. Largest Endowment $202,119,120 6.7% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $27,605 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,510
8	Seattle Pacific University	162552000	83.4	1,050 – 1,320	25232	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 81 programs....Read more Largest Endowment $162,552,000 0.3% Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $25,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,496
9	Pacific Lutheran University	131845000	78.02	1,050 – 1,270	22299	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 $131,845,000 12.0% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $22,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
10	Western Washington University	125985155	93.25	1,160 – 1,400	24338	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 90% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Largest Endowment $125,985,155 9.4% Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $24,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,272
11	Clark College	79634094	0	--	13528	37411	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Clark College Vancouver, WA Largest Endowment $79,634,094 2.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,411
12	Central Washington University	60180064	90.62	930 – 1,160	19898	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 74% of students attending Central Washington University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Largest Endowment $60,180,064 18.4% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 930 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $19,898 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,398
13	Eastern Washington University	48340888	90.75	890 – 1,100	14767	46469	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA Found in Cheney, Eastern Washington University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 70% of students attending Eastern Washington University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Largest Endowment $48,340,888 15.0% Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $14,767 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,469
14	Saint Martin's University	46594574	89.8	1,000 – 1,190	29116	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 99% of students attending Saint Martin's University will receive institutional grant aid. 65% of students......Read more Largest Endowment $46,594,574 14.9% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $29,116 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,998
15	Walla Walla University	46573468	50.77	980 – 1,250	25505	52840	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Walla Walla University College Place, WA Walla Walla University is fairly selective, and 36% of accepted students enroll. Students experience a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and 85% return to the school after completing their first year. Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are popular programs. Largest Endowment $46,573,468 16.8% Acceptance Rate 50.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $25,505 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,840
16	Heritage University	39805351	0	--	15563	47001	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Heritage University Toppenish, WA Largest Endowment $39,805,351 18.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,563 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,001
17	South Seattle College	31286430	0	--	8012	43070	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington South Seattle College Seattle, WA Largest Endowment $31,286,430 15.4% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,012 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,070
18	Green River College	27413101	0	--	14405	43127	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Green River College Auburn, WA Largest Endowment $27,413,101 13.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,405 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,127
19	Columbia Basin College	26500711	0	--	10656	38255	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Columbia Basin College Pasco, WA Largest Endowment $26,500,711 19.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,656 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,255
20	The Evergreen State College	25335007	96.37	1,080 – 1,290	18350	34774	#20 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 78% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 70% and around 31% of students will......Read more Largest Endowment $25,335,007 13.3% Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,350 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,774
21	Lower Columbia College	25208000	0	--	9950	36296	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Lower Columbia College Longview, WA Largest Endowment $25,208,000 31.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,950 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,296
22	Skagit Valley College	22699209	0	--	8264	36892	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Skagit Valley College Mount Vernon, WA Largest Endowment $22,699,209 27.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,264 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,892
23	Olympic College	22324292	0	--	8157	34510	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Olympic College Bremerton, WA Largest Endowment $22,324,292 19.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,157 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,510
24	Bellevue College	18658665	0	--	13932	47460	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Bellevue College Bellevue, WA Largest Endowment $18,658,665 27.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,932 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,460
25	Centralia College	17397928	0	--	14216	35989	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Centralia College Centralia, WA Largest Endowment $17,397,928 15.8% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,989
26	Grays Harbor College	15382784	0	--	9640	33119	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Grays Harbor College Aberdeen, WA Largest Endowment $15,382,784 12.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,119
27	South Puget Sound Community College	14921368	0	--	12399	37270	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington South Puget Sound Community College Olympia, WA Largest Endowment $14,921,368 24.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,399 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,270
28	Cornish College of the Arts	12824898	62.21	--	41758	27580	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Cornish College of the Arts Seattle, WA Located in Seattle, Cornish College of the Arts accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students attending Cornish College of the Arts currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Largest Endowment $12,824,898 15.2% Acceptance Rate 62.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $41,758 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,580
29	Yakima Valley College	12277070	0	--	12862	35969	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Yakima Valley College Yakima, WA Largest Endowment $12,277,070 4.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,862 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,969
30	Spokane Community College	12225277	0	--	6132	37814	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Spokane Community College Spokane, WA Largest Endowment $12,225,277 12.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,132 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,814
31	Wenatchee Valley College	11919143	0	--	11103	37011	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Wenatchee Valley College Wenatchee, WA Largest Endowment $11,919,143 14.6% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,011
32	Northwest University	11784000	83.2	1,040 – 1,350	24251	50495	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Northwest University Kirkland, WA Found in Kirkland, Northwest University accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Northwest University will receive grant aid from the school. At Northwest University, there is a 84% first year......Read more Largest Endowment $11,784,000 11.5% Acceptance Rate 83.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $24,251 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,495
33	Whatcom Community College	10474715	0	--	13116	38429	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Whatcom Community College Bellingham, WA Largest Endowment $10,474,715 12.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,116 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,429
34	Seattle Central College	10233031	0	--	11187	39072	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Seattle Central College Seattle, WA Largest Endowment $10,233,031 25.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,072
35	North Seattle College	7766747	0	--	12462	46383	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington North Seattle College Seattle, WA Largest Endowment $7,766,747 25.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,383
36	Peninsula College	6131508	0	--	10742	34154	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Peninsula College Port Angeles, WA Largest Endowment $6,131,508 12.4% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,742 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,154
37	Tacoma Community College	6104194	0	--	9803	38790	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Tacoma Community College Tacoma, WA Largest Endowment $6,104,194 7.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,803 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,790
38	Everett Community College	5886431	0	--	13630	39316	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Everett Community College Everett, WA Largest Endowment $5,886,431 17.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,630 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,316
39	Bellingham Technical College	5697600	0	--	8294	43235	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Bellingham Technical College Bellingham, WA Largest Endowment $5,697,600 24.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,235
40	Shoreline Community College	5077089	0	--	10535	43123	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Shoreline Community College Shoreline, WA Largest Endowment $5,077,089 11.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,535 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,123
41	Spokane Falls Community College	4892965	0	--	9133	34393	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Spokane Falls Community College Spokane, WA Largest Endowment $4,892,965 12.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,133 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,393
42	Pierce College District	4031875	0	--	11340	39406	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Pierce College District Lakewood, WA Largest Endowment $4,031,875 12.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,340 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,406
43	City University of Seattle	4028637	0	--	0	56195	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington City University of Seattle Seattle, WA Largest Endowment $4,028,637 4.8% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,195
44	Bates Technical College	3975056	0	--	7963	45569	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Bates Technical College Tacoma, WA Largest Endowment $3,975,056 15.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,963 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,569
45	Edmonds College	3759284	0	--	13804	41063	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Edmonds College Lynnwood, WA Largest Endowment $3,759,284 10.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,804 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,063
46	Big Bend Community College	3708675	0	--	14474	35267	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Big Bend Community College Moses Lake, WA Largest Endowment $3,708,675 2.6% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,267
47	Clover Park Technical College	2473225	0	--	10915	36840	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Clover Park Technical College Lakewood, WA Largest Endowment $2,473,225 16.4% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,915 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,840
48	Renton Technical College	2425297	0	--	9656	45679	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Renton Technical College Renton, WA Largest Endowment $2,425,297 34.6% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,656 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,679
49	Cascadia College	2304719	0	--	13782	44620	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Cascadia College Bothell, WA Largest Endowment $2,304,719 16.6% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,782 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,620
50	Walla Walla Community College	770742	0	--	10612	37119	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Walla Walla Community College Walla Walla, WA Largest Endowment $770,742 38.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,119
51	Lake Washington Institute of Technology	506535	0	--	8801	44895	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Washington Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA Largest Endowment $506,535 3.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,895