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Easy Admission Colleges in Washington

16 schools in Washington. See our methodology.

Eastern Washington University accepts 96.1% of applicants while maintaining a net price of just $13,091, making it one of Washington's most accessible four-year options. The state's public universities dominate the high-acceptance market, with eight of the top ten schools offering admission rates above 88%. Washington State University enrolls over 21,000 students at an 83% acceptance rate, feeding graduates directly into the state's major employers like Boeing and Microsoft. Even private institutions like Seattle Pacific University accept 91% of applicants, though at higher costs reaching $24,820 annually. The University of Washington's regional campuses in Bothell and Tacoma combine the flagship's reputation with acceptance rates near 88%, producing graduates earning $78,466 within six years. Washington College Grant support helps offset costs across these accessible institutions, particularly benefiting students at public universities where net prices range from $10,017 to $18,680. Central Washington University graduates earn $61,580 despite a 93% acceptance rate, reflecting the state's strong job market in technology and healthcare sectors.
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Schools
$23,044
Avg. Net Price
$62,589
Avg. Earnings
60.9%
Avg. Graduation Rate

Easy Admission Colleges in Washington

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# School Acceptance Rate Enrollment Net Price Graduation Rate
1 96.1% 6,517 $13,091 47.2%
2 95.0% 1,254 $22,618 57.1%
3 94.3% 642 $25,161 63.5%
4 93.5% 8,081 $14,715 49.9%
5 92.7% 13,574 $18,680 65.5%
6 90.7% 2,073 $24,820 62.1%
7 90.5% 1,927 $25,884 68.4%
8 88.9% 2,350 $21,370 71.0%
9 88.4% 3,989 $10,017 62.3%
10 88.1% 5,228 $10,898 68.2%
11 85.7% 36 $31,680
12 85.2% 4,117 $34,802 73.3%
13 83.1% 21,583 $14,401 61.6%
14 82.7% 1,631 $38,920 67.9%
15 74.4% 2,042 $22,585 43.6%
16 71.1% 480 $39,060 52.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most affordable high-acceptance colleges in Washington?

University of Washington-Tacoma leads affordability at $10,017 net price with 88% acceptance. UW-Bothell follows at $10,898, while Eastern Washington costs $13,091 annually. All three public options accept between 88-96% of applicants while maintaining strong connections to Washington's job market.

How do graduation rates compare among Washington's accessible colleges?

Seattle University achieves the highest graduation rate at 73.3% with 85% acceptance, while Pacific Lutheran reaches 71% with 89% acceptance. Public universities range from Central Washington's 49.9% to Western Washington's 65.5%, all while accepting over 90% of applicants.

Do high-acceptance Washington colleges produce well-earning graduates?

University of Washington regional campuses produce top earners at $78,466 despite 88% acceptance rates. Washington State University graduates earn $68,905, while even smaller institutions like Pacific Lutheran ($66,990) and University of Puget Sound ($69,594) demonstrate strong career outcomes.

Where can students find the largest accessible universities in Washington?

Washington State University enrolls 21,583 students with 83% acceptance, making it the largest accessible option. Western Washington serves 13,574 students accepting 93% of applicants, while Central Washington enrolls 8,081 students with a 93% acceptance rate.

What private colleges in Washington have high acceptance rates?

Northwest University accepts 94% of applicants at $25,161 net cost, while Saint Martin's University admits 95% at $22,618 annually. Seattle Pacific University accepts 91% of students, and Whitworth University admits 91% with graduates earning $58,561 within six years of graduation.

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