2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Northwest Conference

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Total enrollment rankings are a simple look at which institutions have the largest student body. This gives students and families an idea of which campuses are the largest and smallest.

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Each of these rankings is based on an analysis of data about the school’s selectivity, financial health, graduation rates, student success, and more. We’ve outlined our full methodology here.

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Rank	Institution	Total Enrollment	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	George Fox University	4978	93.51	1,060 – 1,340	30649	53568	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Northwest Conference George Fox University Newberg, OR George Fox University is a private Christian institution with an 83% first year retention rate and 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. GFU’s student athletes are known as the Bruins. Wearing navy blue and gold, they compete in the NCAA Division III with football Northwest Conference. Total Enrollment 4,978 21.9% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $30,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,568
2	Lewis & Clark College	3462	78.49	1,240 – 1,400	38247	43608	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Northwest Conference Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR Based in Portland, Lewis & Clark College accepts 78% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Lewis & Clark College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Total Enrollment 3,462 1.8% Acceptance Rate 78.5% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $38,247 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,608
3	Pacific University	3427	89.56	940 – 1,290	34809	46936	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Northwest Conference Pacific University Forest Grove, OR Although Pacific University is nonsectarian today, it still works closely with the United Church of Christ, who was instrumental in the institution’s founding. There are currently more graduate students than undergraduates. Pacific University was a founding member of the Northwest Conference, which the Boxers participate in. Total Enrollment 3,427 1.5% Acceptance Rate 89.6% SAT Score 940 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $34,809 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,936
4	Whitworth University	2345	86.77	1,100 – 1,340	27491	49510	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Northwest Conference 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. Total Enrollment 2,345 3.1% 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
5	Willamette University	2179	77.09	1,260 – 1,420	27716	38932	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Northwest Conference Willamette University Salem, OR Willamette University is the oldest college in the Western United States, having opened in 1842. It has an 87% first year retention rate, 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and 72% six year graduation rate. Willamette offers 37 programs, and many study Law, Business Administration and Management, and General. Total Enrollment 2,179 3.1% Acceptance Rate 77.1% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $27,716 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,932
6	University of Puget Sound	1864	72.25	1,200 – 1,390	42301	46802	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Northwest Conference 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 Total Enrollment 1,864 2.6% 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
7	Linfield University	1709	85.17	1,050 – 1,240	31462	70643	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Northwest Conference Linfield University McMinnville, OR Linfield College became Linfield University in 2020, but the school has roots going back to 1858, when it was called the Baptist College of McMinnville. Its motto is “Connecting Learning, Life and Community.” Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular program by far....Read more Total Enrollment 1,709 1.0% Acceptance Rate 85.2% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $31,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $70,643
8	Whitman College	1561	38.15	1,330 – 1,480	41601	45594	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Northwest Conference 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 Total Enrollment 1,561 2.5% 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
9	Pacific Northwest College of Art	517	74.85	--	42195	24101	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Northwest Conference Pacific Northwest College of Art Portland, OR Found in Portland, Pacific Northwest College of Art accepted 75% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students attending Pacific Northwest College of Art will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year......Read more Total Enrollment 517 1.3% Acceptance Rate 74.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $42,195 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,101

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Northwest Conference

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Methodology

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Northwest Conference

4,978 21.9%

93.5%

1,060 – 1,340

$30,649

$53,568

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Northwest Conference

3,462 1.8%

78.5%

1,240 – 1,400

$38,247

$43,608

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Northwest Conference

3,427 1.5%

89.6%

940 – 1,290

$34,809

$46,936

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Northwest Conference

2,345 3.1%

86.8%

1,100 – 1,340

$27,491

$49,510

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Northwest Conference

2,179 3.1%

77.1%

1,260 – 1,420

$27,716

$38,932

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Northwest Conference

1,864 2.6%

72.3%

1,200 – 1,390

$42,301

$46,802

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Northwest Conference

1,709 1.0%

85.2%

1,050 – 1,240

$31,462

$70,643

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Northwest Conference

1,561 2.5%

38.2%

1,330 – 1,480

$41,601

$45,594

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Northwest Conference

517 1.3%

74.9%

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$42,195

$24,101

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4,978
21.9%

3,462
1.8%

3,427
1.5%

2,345
3.1%

2,179
3.1%

1,864
2.6%

1,709
1.0%

1,561
2.5%

517
1.3%