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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	577383	40.16	1,320 – 1,500	37633	45594	#1 2027 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 $577,383 14.7% Acceptance Rate 40.2% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $37,633 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,594
2	University of Puget Sound	247619	72.41	1,220 – 1,410	43188	46802	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA 99% of students attending the University of Puget Sound receive grant aid, averaging $35,179 each. 87% stay on after they finish their first year, and classes are small with a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Occupational Therapy/Therapist is a popular area of study. Endowment per Student $247,619 2.9% Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $43,188 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,802
3	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	97165	41.75	1,320 – 1,520	11784	62979	#3 2027 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 $97,165 12.7% Acceptance Rate 41.8% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $11,784 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
4	Whitworth University	87308	89.78	1,090 – 1,340	27605	49510	#4 2027 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, Biological and Physical Sciences, and Elementary Education and Teaching. 78% of students return after completing their first year, and 70% will graduate within 6 years. Endowment per Student $87,308 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	Seattle Pacific University	77368	93.01	1,040 – 1,320	25232	51496	#5 2027 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 75 programs. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General are popular options....Read more Endowment per Student $77,368 7.9% Acceptance Rate 93.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $25,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,496
6	Gonzaga University	70552	79.62	1,250 – 1,410	40117	66525	#6 2027 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 90%. 85% will graduate within six years. Part of the West Coast Conference, top sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball. Endowment per Student $70,552 16.6% Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $40,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,525
7	Washington State University	59210	86.1	990 – 1,280	18171	53510	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Washington State University Pullman, WA One of the oldest institutions of higher learning in Washington and the West, Washington State University is a Doctoral/Research Universities—Extensive school. There are 150 programs to choose from – Psychology, General is a popular one....Read more Endowment per Student $59,210 10.0% Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 990 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,510
8	Seattle University	50377	73.13	1,220 – 1,380	36948	64656	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Seattle University Seattle, WA Based in Seattle, Seattle University accepted 73% 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 $50,377 21.6% Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $36,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,656
9	Pacific Lutheran University	46869	86.6	1,050 – 1,270	22299	52212	#9 2027 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 $46,869 11.4% Acceptance Rate 86.6% 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	Heritage University	42481	100	--	15563	47001	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Heritage University Toppenish, WA Located in Toppenish, Heritage University accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 87% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 57% and around 24% of......Read more Endowment per Student $42,481 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,563 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,001
11	Saint Martin's University	33210	93.45	970 – 1,240	29116	57998	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA Located in Lacey, Saint Martin's University accepted 93% 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. 74% of students......Read more Endowment per Student $33,210 15.6% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $29,116 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,998
12	Walla Walla University	32500	60.4	1,050 – 1,270	25505	52840	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Walla Walla University College Place, WA Walla Walla University is fairly selective, and 31% 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 $32,500 Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $25,505 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,840
13	Northwest University	12148	88.65	1,090 – 1,290	24251	50495	#13 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Northwest University Kirkland, WA Found in Kirkland, Northwest University accepted 89% 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 80% first year......Read more Endowment per Student $12,148 23.3% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,251 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,495
14	Clark College	10670	100	--	13528	37411	#14 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Clark College Vancouver, WA Endowment per Student $10,670 2.2% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,411
15	Lower Columbia College	9761	0	--	9950	36296	#15 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Lower Columbia College Longview, WA Endowment per Student $9,761 5.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,950 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,296
16	Grays Harbor College	9754	100	--	9640	33119	#16 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Grays Harbor College Aberdeen, WA Endowment per Student $9,754 12.0% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,119
17	The Evergreen State College	9611	97.47	1,060 – 1,340	18350	34774	#17 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington The Evergreen State College Olympia, WA Based in Olympia, The Evergreen State College accepted 97% 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 71% and around 40% of students will......Read more Endowment per Student $9,611 64.7% Acceptance Rate 97.5% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $18,350 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,774
18	Western Washington University	9482	93.71	1,070 – 1,340	24338	45272	#18 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Western Washington University Bellingham, WA Located in Bellingham, Western Washington University accepts 94% 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 $9,482 10.7% Acceptance Rate 93.7% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $24,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,272
19	Centralia College	7753	90.25	--	14216	35989	#19 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Centralia College Centralia, WA Endowment per Student $7,753 15.8% Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,989
20	South Seattle College	6005	64.99	--	8012	43070	#20 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington South Seattle College Seattle, WA Endowment per Student $6,005 15.4% Acceptance Rate 65.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,012 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,070
21	Central Washington University	5716	90.61	950 – 1,170	19898	49398	#21 2027 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 $5,716 721.3% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $19,898 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,398
22	Skagit Valley College	5635	76.05	--	8264	36892	#22 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Skagit Valley College Mount Vernon, WA Endowment per Student $5,635 609.7% Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,264 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,892
23	Wenatchee Valley College	3886	42.53	--	11103	37011	#23 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Wenatchee Valley College Wenatchee, WA Endowment per Student $3,886 14.6% Acceptance Rate 42.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,011
24	Olympic College	3859	0	--	8157	34510	#24 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Olympic College Bremerton, WA Endowment per Student $3,859 19.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,157 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,510
25	Columbia Basin College	3528	90.25	--	10656	38255	#25 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Columbia Basin College Pasco, WA Endowment per Student $3,528 19.5% Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,656 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,255
26	Green River College	3440	75.96	--	14405	43127	#26 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Green River College Auburn, WA Endowment per Student $3,440 13.1% Acceptance Rate 76.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,405 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,127
27	Yakima Valley College	3223	86.77	--	12862	35969	#27 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Yakima Valley College Yakima, WA Endowment per Student $3,223 4.3% Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,862 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,969
28	South Puget Sound Community College	2877	0	--	12399	37270	#28 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington South Puget Sound Community College Olympia, WA Endowment per Student $2,877 16.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,399 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,270
29	Whatcom Community College	2851	100	--	13116	38429	#29 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Whatcom Community College Bellingham, WA Endowment per Student $2,851 424.1% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,116 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,429
30	Peninsula College	2847	80.53	--	10742	34154	#30 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Peninsula College Port Angeles, WA Endowment per Student $2,847 12.4% Acceptance Rate 80.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,742 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,154
31	Bellingham Technical College	2783	100	--	8294	43235	#31 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Bellingham Technical College Bellingham, WA Endowment per Student $2,783 24.7% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,235
32	Eastern Washington University	2692	85.26	990 – 1,100	14767	46469	#32 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA Found in Cheney, Eastern Washington University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 70% of students attending Eastern Washington University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Endowment per Student $2,692 1.9% Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 990 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $14,767 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,469
33	City University of Seattle	2007	100	--	0	56195	#33 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington City University of Seattle Seattle, WA Endowment per Student $2,007 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,195
34	Big Bend Community College	1997	17.36	--	14474	35267	#34 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Big Bend Community College Moses Lake, WA Endowment per Student $1,997 2.6% Acceptance Rate 17.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,267
35	Seattle Central College	1896	64.99	--	11187	39072	#35 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Seattle Central College Seattle, WA Endowment per Student $1,896 25.2% Acceptance Rate 65.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,072
36	Spokane Community College	1794	100	--	6132	59213	#36 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Spokane Community College Spokane, WA Endowment per Student $1,794 44,750.0% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,132 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
37	Bellevue College	1494	100	--	13932	47460	#37 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Bellevue College Bellevue, WA Endowment per Student $1,494 27.1% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,932 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,460
38	Shoreline College	1134	100	--	10535	43123	#38 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Shoreline College Shoreline, WA Endowment per Student $1,134 11.4% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,535 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,123
39	Spokane Falls Community College	1132	100	--	9133	34393	#39 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Spokane Falls Community College Spokane, WA Endowment per Student $1,132 12.9% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,133 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,393
40	Tacoma Community College	984	76.05	--	9803	38790	#40 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Tacoma Community College Tacoma, WA Endowment per Student $984 7.2% Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,803 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,790
41	Bates Technical College	973	100	--	7963	45569	#41 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Bates Technical College Tacoma, WA Endowment per Student $973 15.1% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,963 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,569
42	Cascadia College	968	100	--	13782	44620	#42 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Cascadia College Bothell, WA Endowment per Student $968 16.6% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,782 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,620
43	Everett Community College	878	91.77	--	13630	58542	#43 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Everett Community College Everett, WA Endowment per Student $878 16.9% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,630 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,542
44	Renton Technical College	858	100	--	9656	45679	#44 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Renton Technical College Renton, WA Endowment per Student $858 189.9% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,656 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,679
45	North Seattle College	787	100	--	12462	46383	#45 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington North Seattle College Seattle, WA Endowment per Student $787 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,383
46	Clover Park Technical College	725	100	--	10915	36840	#46 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Clover Park Technical College Lakewood, WA Endowment per Student $725 16.4% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,915 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,840
47	Edmonds College	574	100	--	13804	41063	#47 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Edmonds College Lynnwood, WA Endowment per Student $574 10.4% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,804 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,063
48	Pierce College District	495	100	--	11340	39406	#48 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Pierce College District Lakewood, WA Endowment per Student $495 12.7% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,340 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,406
49	Walla Walla Community College	259	100	--	10612	37119	#49 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Walla Walla Community College Walla Walla, WA Endowment per Student $259 37.8% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,119
50	Lake Washington Institute of Technology	142	75.96	--	8801	44895	#50 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Washington Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA Endowment per Student $142 3.6% Acceptance Rate 76.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,895