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Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Washington

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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Student-Faculty Ratio	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Cornish College of the Arts	502	3	70.46	--	40164	27580	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Washington Cornish College of the Arts Seattle, WA Undergraduates 502 Student-Faculty Ratio 3 Acceptance Rate 70.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $40,164 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,580
2	Northwest University	695	9	80.97	1,020 – 1,320	25917	50495	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Undergraduates 695 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 12.5% 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
3	Whitman College	1561	9	38.15	1,330 – 1,480	41601	45594	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Undergraduates 1,561 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 10.0% 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 Puget Sound	1594	10	72.25	1,200 – 1,390	42301	46802	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Undergraduates 1,594 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 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
5	Whitworth University	1939	10	86.77	1,100 – 1,340	27491	49510	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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. Undergraduates 1,939 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $27,491 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,510
6	DigiPen Institute of Technology	1016	11	67.2	1,190 – 1,410	40015	58771	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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. Undergraduates 1,016 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 10.0% 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
7	Green River College	7361	11	75.96	--	13621	43127	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Washington Green River College Auburn, WA Undergraduates 7,361 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 76.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,621 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,127
8	Saint Martin's University	1210	11	89.8	940 – 1,170	22779	57998	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Undergraduates 1,210 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 10.0% 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
9	Seattle Pacific University	1776	11	83.39	1,070 – 1,310	26155	51496	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Undergraduates 1,776 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 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
10	Seattle University	4103	11	77.03	1,150 – 1,370	37103	64656	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Undergraduates 4,103 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 10.0% 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
11	Gonzaga University	5281	12	81.69	1,220 – 1,390	40295	66525	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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. Undergraduates 5,281 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 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
12	Northwest Indian College	696	13	0	--	9875	29768	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Washington Northwest Indian College Bellingham, WA Undergraduates 696 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,875 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,768
13	Pacific Lutheran University	2446	13	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Undergraduates 2,446 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 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
14	Walla Walla University	1238	13	60.4	1,050 – 1,270	26001	52840	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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. Undergraduates 1,238 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 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
15	Washington State University	14346	13	87.97	1,020 – 1,260	18155	53510	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Undergraduates 14,346 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 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
16	Bellevue College	11472	15	17.36	--	11926	47460	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Washington Bellevue College Bellevue, WA Undergraduates 11,472 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 Acceptance Rate 17.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,926 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,460
17	Big Bend Community College	1786	15	17.36	--	12650	58542	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Undergraduates 1,786 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 Acceptance Rate 17.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,650 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,542
18	City University of Seattle	1180	15	90.25	--	0	56195	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Washington City University of Seattle Seattle, WA Undergraduates 1,180 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,195
19	Renton Technical College	3060	15	76.28	--	7621	45679	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Washington Renton Technical College Renton, WA Undergraduates 3,060 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 Acceptance Rate 76.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,621 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,679
20	University of Washington-Tacoma Campus	4207	15	82.52	970 – 1,220	11290	62979	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Undergraduates 4,207 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 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
21	Central Washington University	10033	16	90.61	950 – 1,170	15558	49398	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Undergraduates 10,033 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 5.9% 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
22	Columbia Basin College	6729	17	90.25	--	10348	38255	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Undergraduates 6,729 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,348 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,255
23	The Evergreen State College	2303	17	96.38	1,080 – 1,290	18480	34774	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Undergraduates 2,303 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 15.0% 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
24	Western Washington University	13752	17	93.25	1,110 – 1,330	22096	45272	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Undergraduates 13,752 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 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
25	Eastern Washington University	6951	19	94.37	990 – 1,120	13786	46469	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Undergraduates 6,951 Student-Faculty Ratio 19 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
26	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	40754	20	39.15	1,310 – 1,510	11023	62979	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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. Undergraduates 40,754 Student-Faculty Ratio 20 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
27	Walla Walla Community College	2982	20	76.05	--	10645	37119	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Undergraduates 2,982 Student-Faculty Ratio 20 Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,119
28	Yakima Valley College	3523	20	86.77	--	12326	35969	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Washington Yakima Valley College Yakima, WA Undergraduates 3,523 Student-Faculty Ratio 20 Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,969
29	Peninsula College	1837	21	80.53	--	6525	58542	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Washington Peninsula College Port Angeles, WA Undergraduates 1,837 Student-Faculty Ratio 21 Acceptance Rate 80.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,525 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,542
30	Tacoma Community College	5771	21	76.05	--	10648	38790	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Undergraduates 5,771 Student-Faculty Ratio 21 Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,648 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,790
31	Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education	1221	22	93.28	--	24892	50495	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Undergraduates 1,221 Student-Faculty Ratio 22 Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $24,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,495
32	Pierce College District	7427	22	97.2	--	10851	39406	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Washington Pierce College District Lakewood, WA Undergraduates 7,427 Student-Faculty Ratio 22 Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,851 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,406
33	University of Washington-Bothell Campus	5472	22	90.6	1,080 – 1,370	10013	62979	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Undergraduates 5,472 Student-Faculty Ratio 22 4.8% 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
34	Bellingham Technical College	1850	24	17.36	--	7517	43235	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Washington Bellingham Technical College Bellingham, WA Undergraduates 1,850 Student-Faculty Ratio 24 Acceptance Rate 17.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,235
35	Spokane Falls Community College	3903	27	76.05	--	8679	34393	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Washington Spokane Falls Community College Spokane, WA Undergraduates 3,903 Student-Faculty Ratio 27 Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,679 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,393