Cheapest Religion/Religious Studies Colleges in Washington

Washington's 13 Religion/Religious Studies programs show a dramatic $25,435 cost gap between the cheapest public option and most expensive private college. University of Washington-Seattle offers the lowest net price at $13,485 while delivering the highest graduate earnings at $41,025. The state's faith-based nonprofit sector, including numerous religious organizations and charitable foundations headquartered in Seattle and Spokane, provides career pathways for religion graduates beyond traditional ministry roles. Public universities dominate affordability rankings, with Washington State University and Central Washington University both under $15,000 annually.

Programs

$13,485 – $38,920

Net Price Range

$31,055

Avg. Program Earnings

69.0%

Avg. Graduation Rate

13 Religion/Religious Studies Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, Washington	$13,485	$12,643	83.7%	47.5%
2	Washington State University Pullman, Washington	$14,401	$12,997	61.6%	83.1%
3	Central Washington University Ellensburg, Washington	$14,715	$9,192	49.9%	93.5%
4	Faith International University Tacoma, Washington	$18,361	$8,850	66.7%
5	Western Washington University Bellingham, Washington	$18,680	$9,286	65.5%	92.7%
6	Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, Washington	$21,370	$50,964	71.0%	88.9%
7	Saint Martin's University Lacey, Washington	$22,618	$44,210	57.1%	95.0%
8	Walla Walla University College Place, Washington	$23,992	$33,027	64.2%
9	Whitworth University Spokane, Washington	$25,884	$50,920	68.4%	90.5%
10	Seattle University Seattle, Washington	$34,802	$54,285	73.3%	85.2%
11	Whitman College Walla Walla, Washington	$35,506	$61,492	81.0%	47.7%
12	Gonzaga University Spokane, Washington	$36,371	$53,500	86.9%	69.7%
13	University of Puget Sound Tacoma, Washington	$38,920	$59,900	67.9%	82.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes University of Washington-Seattle the best value for Religion studies?

UW-Seattle combines the state's lowest net price of $13,485 with the highest graduate earnings at $41,025, creating strong return on investment. The 83.70% graduation rate ranks second-highest among all 13 programs.

How do private college costs compare to public options?

Private colleges average $27,369 in net costs compared to $15,320 for public universities. Faith International University breaks this pattern at $18,361, making it more affordable than Western Washington University despite being private.

Does graduation rate correlate with program cost?

Not necessarily. Central Washington University has a 49.90% graduation rate at $14,715, while Gonzaga achieves 86.90% at $36,371. Faith International University delivers 66.70% completion at just $18,361.

Where do Religion graduates find the lowest debt burdens?

Faith International University reports $22,209 in typical debt, while Whitworth University graduates carry $23,875. These private colleges actually show lower debt loads than many students assume for religious studies programs.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.