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Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington

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The endowment per student is an overall measurement of the financial strength of an institution. In general, colleges and universities with the largest endowments per student -- money or assets under their control that fund operations -- tend to offer more financial aid to more students.

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Rank	Institution	Endowment per Student	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Whitman College	519826	38.15	1,330 – 1,480	37633	45594	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $519,826 5.0% 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
2	University of Puget Sound	286432	72.25	1,200 – 1,390	43188	46802	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $286,432 8.4% 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
3	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	118365	39.15	1,230 – 1,460	11784	62979	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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. Endowment per Student $118,365 12.2% 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
4	Whitworth University	88493	89.78	1,090 – 1,340	27605	49510	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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. Endowment per Student $88,493 13.5% 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
5	Gonzaga University	71354	81.69	1,260 – 1,400	40117	66525	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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. Endowment per Student $71,354 7.8% 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
6	Seattle Pacific University	67533	83.4	1,050 – 1,320	25232	51496	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $67,533 18.9% 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
7	Washington State University	59969	86.64	1,030 – 1,220	18171	53510	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $59,969 12.8% 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
8	Seattle University	56327	76.92	1,200 – 1,430	36948	64656	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $56,327 5.9% 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
9	Heritage University	52513	0	--	15563	47001	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Heritage University Toppenish, WA Endowment per Student $52,513 24.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,563 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,001
10	Pacific Lutheran University	46736	78.02	1,050 – 1,270	22299	52212	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $46,736 6.1% 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
11	Walla Walla University	34678	50.77	980 – 1,250	25505	52840	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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. Endowment per Student $34,678 19.8% 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
12	Saint Martin's University	33425	89.8	1,000 – 1,190	29116	57998	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $33,425 25.1% 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
13	Cornish College of the Arts	29147	62.21	--	41758	27580	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $29,147 2.6% Acceptance Rate 62.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $41,758 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,580
14	Clark College	14681	0	--	13528	37411	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Clark College Vancouver, WA Endowment per Student $14,681 6.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,411
15	Lower Columbia College	13545	0	--	9950	36296	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Lower Columbia College Longview, WA Endowment per Student $13,545 26.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,950 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,296
16	Northwest University	12864	83.2	1,040 – 1,350	24251	50495	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $12,864 19.0% 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
17	The Evergreen State College	11463	96.37	1,080 – 1,290	18350	34774	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $11,463 5.9% 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
18	Grays Harbor College	11034	0	--	9640	33119	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Grays Harbor College Aberdeen, WA Endowment per Student $11,034 5.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,119
19	Western Washington University	9566	93.25	1,160 – 1,400	24338	45272	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $9,566 9.0% 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
20	South Seattle College	9275	0	--	8012	43070	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington South Seattle College Seattle, WA Endowment per Student $9,275 10.8% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,012 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,070
21	Centralia College	9269	0	--	14216	35989	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Centralia College Centralia, WA Endowment per Student $9,269 3.6% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,989
22	Skagit Valley College	7461	0	--	8264	36892	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Skagit Valley College Mount Vernon, WA Endowment per Student $7,461 17.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,264 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,892
23	Central Washington University	6121	90.62	930 – 1,160	19898	49398	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $6,121 20.7% 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
24	Wenatchee Valley College	5162	0	--	11103	37011	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Wenatchee Valley College Wenatchee, WA Endowment per Student $5,162 6.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,011
25	Olympic College	4996	0	--	8157	34510	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Olympic College Bremerton, WA Endowment per Student $4,996 10.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,157 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,510
26	Eastern Washington University	4939	90.75	890 – 1,100	14767	46469	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $4,939 17.8% 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
27	Columbia Basin College	4848	0	--	10656	38255	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Columbia Basin College Pasco, WA Endowment per Student $4,848 7.8% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,656 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,255
28	Peninsula College	4411	0	--	10742	34154	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Peninsula College Port Angeles, WA Endowment per Student $4,411 4.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,742 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,154
29	Green River College	4098	0	--	14405	43127	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Green River College Auburn, WA Endowment per Student $4,098 2.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,405 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,127
30	Yakima Valley College	4046	0	--	12862	35969	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Yakima Valley College Yakima, WA Endowment per Student $4,046 4.4% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,862 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,969
31	South Puget Sound Community College	3968	0	--	12399	37270	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington South Puget Sound Community College Olympia, WA Endowment per Student $3,968 11.6% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,399 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,270
32	Whatcom Community College	3963	0	--	13116	38429	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Whatcom Community College Bellingham, WA Endowment per Student $3,963 7.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,116 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,429
33	Bellingham Technical College	3894	0	--	8294	43235	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Bellingham Technical College Bellingham, WA Endowment per Student $3,894 16.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,235
34	City University of Seattle	3437	0	--	0	56195	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington City University of Seattle Seattle, WA Endowment per Student $3,437 10.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,195
35	North Seattle College	2457	0	--	12462	46383	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington North Seattle College Seattle, WA Endowment per Student $2,457 13.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,383
36	Seattle Central College	2436	0	--	11187	39072	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Seattle Central College Seattle, WA Endowment per Student $2,436 17.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,072
37	Spokane Community College	2391	0	--	6132	37814	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Spokane Community College Spokane, WA Endowment per Student $2,391 3.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,132 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,814
38	Big Bend Community College	2374	0	--	14474	35267	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Big Bend Community College Moses Lake, WA Endowment per Student $2,374 2.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,267
39	Bellevue College	1886	0	--	13932	47460	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Bellevue College Bellevue, WA Endowment per Student $1,886 16.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,932 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,460
40	Shoreline Community College	1516	0	--	10535	43123	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Shoreline Community College Shoreline, WA Endowment per Student $1,516 11.0% 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	1489	0	--	9133	34393	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Spokane Falls Community College Spokane, WA Endowment per Student $1,489 7.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,133 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,393
42	Cascadia College	1256	0	--	13782	44620	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Cascadia College Bothell, WA Endowment per Student $1,256 25.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,782 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,620
43	Tacoma Community College	1222	0	--	9803	38790	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Tacoma Community College Tacoma, WA Endowment per Student $1,222 1.4% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,803 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,790
44	Renton Technical College	1197	0	--	9656	45679	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Renton Technical College Renton, WA Endowment per Student $1,197 40.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,656 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,679
45	Bates Technical College	1138	0	--	7963	45569	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Bates Technical College Tacoma, WA Endowment per Student $1,138 11.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,963 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,569
46	Everett Community College	963	0	--	13630	39316	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Everett Community College Everett, WA Endowment per Student $963 2.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,630 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,316
47	Clover Park Technical College	832	0	--	10915	36840	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Clover Park Technical College Lakewood, WA Endowment per Student $832 5.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,915 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,840
48	Edmonds College	774	0	--	13804	41063	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Edmonds College Lynnwood, WA Endowment per Student $774 1.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,804 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,063
49	Pierce College District	621	0	--	11340	39406	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Pierce College District Lakewood, WA Endowment per Student $621 18.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,340 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,406
50	Walla Walla Community College	298	0	--	10612	37119	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Walla Walla Community College Walla Walla, WA Endowment per Student $298 24.7% 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	210	0	--	8801	44895	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA Endowment per Student $210 3.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,895