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Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Washington

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First-year retention rates measure the percentage of first-year students who come back to campus for a second year. This is an indicator of how happy students are generally with their decision to attend that institution as less students decide to drop out or transfer to another school.

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Rank	Institution	First Year Retention Rate	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	95	39.15	1,310 – 1,510	11023	62979	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate 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. First Year Retention Rate 95 % 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	Gonzaga University	93	81.69	1,220 – 1,390	40295	66525	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate 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. First Year Retention Rate 93 % 1.1% 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
3	Whitman College	88.7	38.15	1,330 – 1,480	41601	45594	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate 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 First Year Retention Rate 89 % 0.3% 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 Washington-Bothell Campus	86	90.6	1,080 – 1,370	10013	62979	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Washington University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA Located in Bothell, the University of Washington-Bothell Campus’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 33% of students attending the University of Washington-Bothell Campus will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 86% of students continued studying......Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $10,013 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
5	Walla Walla University	84.5	60.4	1,050 – 1,270	26001	52840	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate 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. First Year Retention Rate 85 % 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
6	Seattle University	84.22	77.03	1,150 – 1,370	37103	64656	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate 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 First Year Retention Rate 84 % 0.4% 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	University of Puget Sound	84.02	72.25	1,200 – 1,390	42301	46802	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate 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 First Year Retention Rate 84 % 5.0% 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
8	Heritage University	84	75.96	--	11934	47001	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate 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 First Year Retention Rate 84 % Acceptance Rate 76.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,934 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,001
9	Northwest University	83.89	80.97	1,020 – 1,320	25917	50495	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate 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 First Year Retention Rate 84 % 6.6% 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
10	Pacific Lutheran University	82	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate 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 First Year Retention Rate 82 % 3.8% 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
11	University of Washington-Tacoma Campus	80	82.52	970 – 1,220	11290	62979	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Washington University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA The University of Washington, Tacoma campus sits in the historic Union Station District, with views of Mount Rainier and the Port of Tacoma. The school offers up to Doctor's degrees and follows a quarter academic schedule....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 3.0% Acceptance Rate 82.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $11,290 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
12	Western Washington University	79.4	93.25	1,110 – 1,330	22096	45272	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate 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 First Year Retention Rate 79 % 0.5% 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
13	Whitworth University	77.8	86.77	1,100 – 1,340	27491	49510	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate 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. First Year Retention Rate 78 % 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
14	DigiPen Institute of Technology	76.19	67.2	1,190 – 1,410	40015	58771	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Washington DigiPen Institute of Technology Redmond, WA The DigiPen Institute of Technology has 7 areas of study available to students, with a focus on computer science, music, animation, and similar fields. A private for-profit university, it also has campuses in Singapore and Spain. The school's DigiPen Academy has a Youtube and adult education program dedicated to STEM fields. First Year Retention Rate 76 % 3.4% Acceptance Rate 67.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $40,015 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,771
15	Northwest College of Art & Design	74	76.32	--	20185	51847	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Washington Northwest College of Art & Design Tacoma, WA Located in Tacoma, Northwest College of Art & Design accepted 76% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 20% of students at Northwest College of Art & Design will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % Acceptance Rate 76.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,185 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,847
16	The Evergreen State College	73	96.38	1,080 – 1,290	18480	34774	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate 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 First Year Retention Rate 73 % 2.8% 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
17	Seattle Pacific University	72.37	83.39	1,070 – 1,310	26155	51496	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate 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 First Year Retention Rate 72 % 3.5% 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
18	Central Washington University	70	90.61	950 – 1,170	15558	49398	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate 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 First Year Retention Rate 70 % 1.4% 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
19	Eastern Washington University	67.17	94.37	990 – 1,120	13786	46469	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate 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 First Year Retention Rate 67 % 0.8% 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
20	Walla Walla Community College	67	76.05	--	10645	37119	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate 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 First Year Retention Rate 67 % Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,119
21	Saint Martin's University	65	89.8	940 – 1,170	22779	57998	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate 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 First Year Retention Rate 65 % 11.0% 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
22	Big Bend Community College	64	17.36	--	12650	58542	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate 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 First Year Retention Rate 64 % Acceptance Rate 17.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,650 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,542
23	Edmonds College	64	91.77	--	14049	51736	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate 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 First Year Retention Rate 64 % Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,736
24	Columbia Basin College	58	90.25	--	10348	38255	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate 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 First Year Retention Rate 58 % Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,348 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,255
25	Grays Harbor College	57	75.96	--	6475	33119	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate 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 First Year Retention Rate 57 % Acceptance Rate 76.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,475 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,119
26	Highline College	57	75.96	--	13467	42323	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Washington Highline College Des Moines, WA Based in Des Moines, Highline College’s acceptance rate is 76%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 15% of students at Highline College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 57 % Acceptance Rate 76.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,467 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,323
27	Tacoma Community College	56	76.05	--	10648	38790	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate 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 First Year Retention Rate 56 % Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,648 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,790
28	Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education	52.63	93.28	--	24892	50495	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate 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 First Year Retention Rate 53 % 0.0% Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $24,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,495
29	Everett Community College	46	91.77	--	13184	39316	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate 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 First Year Retention Rate 46 % Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,316
30	Bellevue College	0	17.36	--	11926	47460	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Washington Bellevue College Bellevue, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 17.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,926 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,460
31	Bellingham Technical College	0	17.36	--	7517	43235	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Washington Bellingham Technical College Bellingham, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 17.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,235
32	Cascadia College	0	95.45	--	13863	44620	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Washington Cascadia College Bothell, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 95.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,863 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,620
33	Centralia College	0	90.25	--	12280	35989	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Washington Centralia College Centralia, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,989
34	City University of Seattle	0	90.25	--	0	56195	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Washington City University of Seattle Seattle, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,195
35	Clark College	0	90.25	--	11547	37411	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Washington Clark College Vancouver, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,547 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,411
36	Clover Park Technical College	0	90.25	--	6216	36840	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Washington Clover Park Technical College Lakewood, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,840
37	Cornish College of the Arts	0	70.46	--	40164	27580	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Washington Cornish College of the Arts Seattle, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 70.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $40,164 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,580
38	Faith International University	0	89.36	--	18361	52989	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Washington Faith International University Tacoma, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 89.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,361 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,989
39	Green River College	0	75.96	--	13621	43127	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Washington Green River College Auburn, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 76.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,621 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,127
40	Lake Washington Institute of Technology	0	75.96	--	8545	44895	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Washington Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 76.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,545 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,895
41	Lower Columbia College	0	0	--	10613	36296	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Washington Lower Columbia College Longview, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,613 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,296
42	North Seattle College	0	75.96	--	10864	46383	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Washington North Seattle College Seattle, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 76.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,864 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,383
43	Northwest Indian College	0	0	--	9875	29768	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Washington Northwest Indian College Bellingham, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,875 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,768
44	Olympic College	0	88.21	--	11105	34510	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Washington Olympic College Bremerton, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,105 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,510
45	Peninsula College	0	80.53	--	6525	58542	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Washington Peninsula College Port Angeles, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 80.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,525 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,542
46	Pierce College District	0	97.2	--	10851	39406	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Washington Pierce College District Lakewood, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,851 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,406
47	Renton Technical College	0	76.28	--	7621	45679	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Washington Renton Technical College Renton, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 76.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,621 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,679
48	Seattle Central College	0	64.99	--	8093	39072	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Washington Seattle Central College Seattle, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 65.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,093 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,072
49	Skagit Valley College	0	76.05	--	8365	36892	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Washington Skagit Valley College Mount Vernon, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,365 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,892
50	South Seattle College	0	64.99	--	8596	43070	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Washington South Seattle College Seattle, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 65.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,596 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,070
51	Spokane Community College	0	76.05	--	6773	59213	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Washington Spokane Community College Spokane, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,773 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
52	Spokane Falls Community College	0	76.05	--	8679	34393	#52 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Washington Spokane Falls Community College Spokane, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,679 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,393
53	Washington State University	0	87.97	1,020 – 1,260	18155	53510	#53 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate 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 First Year Retention Rate -- 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
54	Wenatchee Valley College	0	42.53	--	11977	37011	#54 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Washington Wenatchee Valley College Wenatchee, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 42.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,977 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,011
55	Whatcom Community College	0	91.31	--	11629	38429	#55 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Washington Whatcom Community College Bellingham, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,629 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,429
56	Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs	0	100	--	0	49510	#56 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Washington Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs Spokane, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,510
57	Yakima Valley College	0	86.77	--	12326	35969	#57 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Washington Yakima Valley College Yakima, WA First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,969