Wyoming: Colleges & Universities

Wyoming: Colleges & Universities

A comprehensive guide to Wyoming's public university, community colleges, and private colleges and universities, including institution types, addresses, and official websites.

Higher Education in Wyoming

Wyoming has a relatively small but well-connected higher-education system. The state has one public four-year university, eight public community colleges, and private higher-education institutions serving students through traditional, specialized, and faith-based programs.

The University of Wyoming is the state's only four-year public university and serves as Wyoming's land-grant research university. The state also operates a network of eight community colleges that provide associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, transfer programs, and other educational opportunities throughout Wyoming.

Wyoming also has private higher-education institutions. Wyoming Catholic College in Lander is a private four-year college offering a distinctive liberal-arts education with a strong outdoor and Catholic educational mission.

This page brings together Wyoming's major degree-granting higher-education institutions in one convenient reference, including their institution type, location, address, and direct official website.

Wyoming Higher Education at a Glance

Category	Institutions	Description
Public University	1	University of Wyoming, the state's only four-year public university and land-grant research university.
Community Colleges	8	Public two-year colleges offering transfer programs, associate degrees, certificates, career education, and workforce training.
Private Four-Year Colleges	1+	Private degree-granting institutions with Wyoming campuses, including Wyoming Catholic College.

Important Counting Note: Wyoming's higher-education system can appear differently in older directories because institutional structures and classifications have changed over time. The Wyoming Community College Commission currently identifies eight community colleges. Some older state pages list seven because Gillette College was previously associated differently within the Northern Wyoming Community College District. This page uses the current eight-college count.

Public University – University of Wyoming

The University of Wyoming is Wyoming's only four-year public university. Located in Laramie, UW is the state's land-grant university and a Carnegie Research 1 institution. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, professional, and online programs.

#	Institution	Type	Address	Official Website
1	University of Wyoming	Public Research University	1000 East University Avenue, Laramie, WY 82071	uwyo.edu

Wyoming Community Colleges – 8 Colleges

Wyoming's community colleges provide accessible higher education across the state. The Wyoming Community College Commission currently identifies eight public community colleges. These institutions offer associate degrees, certificates, workforce education, career and technical programs, and transfer opportunities.

#	Community College	Address	Type	Official Website
1	Casper College	1255 West Collins Drive, Casper, WY 82601	Public Community College	caspercollege.edu
2	Central Wyoming College	2660 Peck Avenue, Riverton, WY 82501	Public Community College	cwc.edu
3	Eastern Wyoming College	3200 West C Street, Torrington, WY 82240	Public Community College	ewc.wy.edu
4	Gillette College	300 West Sinclair, Gillette, WY 82718	Public Community College	gillettecollege.org
5	Laramie County Community College	1400 East College Drive, Cheyenne, WY 82007	Public Community College	lccc.wy.edu
6	Northwest College	231 West 6th Street, Powell, WY 82435	Public Community College	nwc.edu
7	Sheridan College	1 Whitney Way, Sheridan, WY 82801	Public Community College	sheridan.edu
8	Western Wyoming Community College	2500 College Drive, Rock Springs, WY 82901	Public Community College	westernwyoming.edu

Private Colleges & Universities

Wyoming's private higher-education sector is much smaller than those of many larger states. Wyoming Catholic College is a private four-year college located in Lander. The college provides a liberal-arts education with discussion-based classes, outdoor education, wilderness exploration, and a Catholic educational tradition.

#	Institution	Type	Address	Official Website
1	Wyoming Catholic College	Private Catholic College	306 Main Street, Lander, WY 82520	wyomingcatholic.edu

University of Wyoming at Casper

In addition to its main campus in Laramie, the University of Wyoming operates UW at Casper in partnership with Casper College. UW at Casper provides University of Wyoming programs and services in central Wyoming while maintaining a close connection with the Casper community.

#	Institution / Location	Type	Address	Official Website
1	University of Wyoming at Casper	UW Branch / Outreach Location	125 College Drive, Casper, WY 82601	uwyo.edu/uwcasper

About Wyoming's Higher-Education System

Wyoming's higher-education system is designed around the state's relatively small population and large geographic area. The University of Wyoming provides four-year undergraduate and graduate education, research, professional programs, and statewide outreach.

The state's eight community colleges provide accessible postsecondary education in different regions of Wyoming. They serve both traditional college students and working adults through transfer education, career and technical education, certificates, associate degrees, workforce development, and continuing education.

The community colleges also play an important role in helping students begin their education closer to home before transferring to the University of Wyoming or another four-year institution.

Private higher education represents a smaller part of Wyoming's overall system. Wyoming Catholic College in Lander provides a distinctive four-year private college experience centered on liberal arts, outdoor education, and Catholic formation.

Why Study in Wyoming?

Advantage	Description
Affordable Public Education	Wyoming provides public university and community-college options designed to make higher education accessible to state residents and students from surrounding regions.
Small-Class Environment	Many Wyoming institutions offer relatively small learning environments and opportunities for direct interaction with faculty.
Career & Technical Education	Community colleges provide programs connected to healthcare, energy, manufacturing, technology, business, agriculture, transportation, and other workforce needs.
Outdoor Learning	Wyoming's geography provides opportunities for outdoor recreation, environmental studies, natural resources education, and field-based learning.
Research & Innovation	The University of Wyoming conducts research in areas important to Wyoming and the wider region, including energy, agriculture, environment, engineering, natural resources, and related fields.

Sources / References

1. State of Wyoming – Education
   Official Wyoming state resource identifying the University of Wyoming and Wyoming's community colleges.
   https://www.wyo.gov/resources/education
2. Wyoming Community College Commission
   Official state commission responsible for coordination, advocacy, funding, and accountability for Wyoming's eight community colleges.
   https://communitycolleges.wy.edu/
3. University of Wyoming
   Official website of Wyoming's only four-year public university.
   https://www.uwyo.edu/
4. University of Wyoming – About UW
   Official information about UW, including its location, programs, enrollment, and status as Wyoming's only four-year university.
   https://www.uwyo.edu/uw/aboutuw/index.html
5. University of Wyoming at Casper
   Official information about UW's Casper location and its partnership with Casper College.
   https://www.uwyo.edu/uwcasper/
6. Casper College
   Official website of Casper College.
   https://www.caspercollege.edu/
7. Central Wyoming College
   Official website and campus information for Central Wyoming College.
   https://www.cwc.edu/
8. Eastern Wyoming College
   Official website and address information for Eastern Wyoming College.
   https://www.ewc.wy.edu/
9. Gillette College
   Official website and address information for Gillette College.
   https://www.gillettecollege.org/
10. Laramie County Community College
    Official website for Wyoming's community college serving the Cheyenne and surrounding areas.
    https://www.lccc.wy.edu/
11. Northwest College
    Official website and campus information for Northwest College in Powell.
    https://nwc.edu/
12. Sheridan College
    Official website and address information for Sheridan College.
    https://www.sheridan.edu/
13. Western Wyoming Community College
    Official website and campus information for Western Wyoming Community College.
    https://www.westernwyoming.edu/
14. Wyoming Catholic College
    Official website and information about Wyoming Catholic College in Lander.
    https://wyomingcatholic.edu/
15. Wyoming Department of Education – Private School Licensing
    Official state information regarding private postsecondary degree-granting institutions and licensing requirements.
    https://edu.wyoming.gov/transparency/private-school-licensing/
16. WICHE – Western Undergraduate Exchange
    Regional higher-education resource listing Wyoming institutions participating in WUE.
    https://www.wiche.edu/tuition-savings/wue/wue-list-of-schools/

Wyoming Colleges & Universities
Public University • Community Colleges • Private Colleges • Higher Education

Wisconsin: Colleges & Universities

Wisconsin: Colleges & Universities

A comprehensive guide to Wisconsin's public universities, technical colleges, tribal colleges, and private colleges and universities, including their addresses and official websites.

Higher Education in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has a broad and diverse higher-education system that includes the Universities of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Technical College System, tribal colleges, and a large group of private nonprofit colleges and universities. These institutions provide undergraduate, graduate, professional, technical, career, and workforce-development programs throughout the state.

Wisconsin's public university system includes 13 Universities of Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Technical College System operates 16 technical colleges serving communities throughout the state. Wisconsin also has tribal colleges and a significant private higher-education sector.

This page brings together major degree-granting colleges and universities in Wisconsin in one convenient reference, with institution type, location, and direct official website links.

Wisconsin Higher Education at a Glance

Category	Institutions	Description
Universities of Wisconsin	13	Wisconsin's public four-year university system, including research universities, comprehensive universities, and UW-Stout Polytechnic.
Wisconsin Technical Colleges	16	Public technical colleges providing associate degrees, certificates, apprenticeships, and workforce training.
Tribal Colleges	2	Higher-education institutions serving Native American communities and the broader student population.
Private Nonprofit Colleges & Universities	20	Independent nonprofit colleges and universities offering undergraduate, graduate, professional, and specialized programs.

Important Counting Note: Wisconsin uses several higher-education classifications. The 13 Universities of Wisconsin and 16 Wisconsin Technical Colleges are system-level counts. Private-college counts can differ depending on whether branch campuses, specialized schools, for-profit institutions, or satellite locations are included. This page primarily focuses on major degree-granting institutions and nonprofit institutions.

Public Universities – Universities of Wisconsin – 13 Universities

The Universities of Wisconsin currently consist of 13 public universities serving more than 164,000 students statewide. The system includes two major research universities in Madison and Milwaukee, comprehensive universities, and UW-Stout Polytechnic.

#	Institution	Type	Address	Official Website
1	University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire	Public University	105 Garfield Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54701	uwec.edu
2	University of Wisconsin–Green Bay	Public University	2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay, WI 54311	uwgb.edu
3	University of Wisconsin–La Crosse	Public University	1725 State Street, La Crosse, WI 54601	uwlax.edu
4	University of Wisconsin–Madison	Public Research University	500 Lincoln Drive, Madison, WI 53706	wisc.edu
5	University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee	Public Research University	2200 East Kenwood Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI 53211	uwm.edu
6	University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh	Public University	800 Algoma Boulevard, Oshkosh, WI 54901	uwosh.edu
7	University of Wisconsin–Parkside	Public University	900 Wood Road, Kenosha, WI 53141	uwp.edu
8	University of Wisconsin–Platteville	Public University	1 University Plaza, Platteville, WI 53818	uwplatt.edu
9	University of Wisconsin–River Falls	Public University	410 South Third Street, River Falls, WI 54022	uwrf.edu
10	University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point	Public University	2100 Main Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481	uwsp.edu
11	University of Wisconsin–Stout Polytechnic	Public Polytechnic University	712 South Broadway Street, Menomonie, WI 54751	uwstout.edu
12	University of Wisconsin–Superior	Public University	1600 North Belknap Street, Superior, WI 54880	uwsuper.edu
13	University of Wisconsin–Whitewater	Public University	800 West Main Street, Whitewater, WI 53190	uww.edu

Wisconsin Technical Colleges – 16 Colleges

The Wisconsin Technical College System consists of 16 public technical colleges and approximately 50 campuses and locations throughout the state. These colleges provide career education, associate degrees, certificates, apprenticeships, and workforce training.

#	Technical College	Address	Type	Official Website
1	Blackhawk Technical College	6004 South County Road G, Janesville, WI 53546	Public Technical College	blackhawk.edu
2	Chippewa Valley Technical College	620 West Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54701	Public Technical College	cvtc.edu
3	Fox Valley Technical College	1825 North Bluemound Drive, Appleton, WI 54912	Public Technical College	fvtc.edu
4	Gateway Technical College	3520 30th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53144	Public Technical College	gtc.edu
5	Lakeshore College	1290 North Avenue, Cleveland, WI 53015	Public Technical College	gotoltc.edu
6	Madison College	1701 Wright Street, Madison, WI 53704	Public Technical College	madisoncollege.edu
7	Mid-State Technical College	500 32nd Street North, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494	Public Technical College	mstc.edu
8	Milwaukee Area Technical College	700 West State Street, Milwaukee, WI 53233	Public Technical College	matc.edu
9	Moraine Park Technical College	235 North National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI 54935	Public Technical College	morainepark.edu
10	Nicolet College	5364 College Drive, Rhinelander, WI 54501	Public Technical College	nicoletcollege.edu
11	Northcentral Technical College	1000 West Campus Drive, Wausau, WI 54401	Public Technical College	ntc.edu
12	Northeast Wisconsin Technical College	2740 West Mason Street, Green Bay, WI 54303	Public Technical College	nwtc.edu
13	Northwood Technical College	1900 College Drive, Rice Lake, WI 54868	Public Technical College	northwoodtech.edu
14	Southwest Wisconsin Technical College	1800 Bronson Boulevard, Fennimore, WI 53809	Public Technical College	swtc.edu
15	Waukesha County Technical College	800 Main Street, Pewaukee, WI 53072	Public Technical College	wctc.edu
16	Western Technical College	400 7th Street North, La Crosse, WI 54601	Public Technical College	westerntc.edu

Tribal Colleges

Wisconsin is also home to tribal colleges serving Native American communities and students from throughout the region.

#	Institution	Type	Address	Official Website
1	College of Menominee Nation	Tribal College	N172 State Highway 47/55, Keshena, WI 54135	menominee.edu
2	Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University	Tribal University	13466 West Trepania Road, Hayward, WI 54843	lco.edu

Private Colleges & Universities – 20 Nonprofit Institutions

Wisconsin has a substantial private nonprofit higher-education sector. The Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities currently represents 20 private nonprofit colleges and universities in the state.

#	Institution	Type	Address	Official Website
1	Alverno College	Private College	3400 South 43rd Street, Milwaukee, WI 53234	alverno.edu
2	Bellin College	Private College	163 Main Street, Green Bay, WI 54301	bellincollege.edu
3	Beloit College	Private College	700 College Street, Beloit, WI 53511	beloit.edu
4	Carroll University	Private University	100 North East Avenue, Waukesha, WI 53186	carrollu.edu
5	Carthage College	Private College	2001 Alford Park Drive, Kenosha, WI 53140	carthage.edu
6	Concordia University Wisconsin	Private University	12800 North Lake Shore Drive, Mequon, WI 53097	cuw.edu
7	Edgewood University	Private University	1000 Edgewood College Drive, Madison, WI 53711	edgewood.edu
8	Lakeland University	Private University	W3718 South Drive, Plymouth, WI 53073	lakeland.edu
9	Lawrence University	Private University	711 East Boldt Way, Appleton, WI 54911	lawrence.edu
10	Marian University	Private University	45 South National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI 54935	marianuniversity.edu
11	Marquette University	Private Research University	1250 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233	marquette.edu
12	Medical College of Wisconsin	Private Medical School	8701 Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, WI 53226	mcw.edu
13	Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design	Private Art College	273 East Erie Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202	miad.edu
14	Milwaukee School of Engineering	Private University	1025 North Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202	msoe.edu
15	Mount Mary University	Private University	2900 North Menomonee River Parkway, Milwaukee, WI 53222	mtmary.edu
16	Ripon College	Private College	300 Seward Street, Ripon, WI 54971	ripon.edu
17	St. Norbert College	Private College	100 Grant Street, De Pere, WI 54115	snc.edu
18	Viterbo University	Private University	900 Viterbo Drive, La Crosse, WI 54601	viterbo.edu
19	Wisconsin Lutheran College	Private College	8800 West Bluemound Road, Milwaukee, WI 53226	wlc.edu
20	Herzing University	Private University	N14 W23755 Stone Ridge Drive, Waukesha, WI 53188	herzing.edu

Other Notable Private & Specialized Institutions

In addition to the 20 private nonprofit institutions listed above, Wisconsin has other degree-granting, professional, religious, specialized, and branch-campus institutions. Examples include specialized nursing, graduate, theological, and career-oriented institutions.

#	Institution	Type	Address	Official Website
1	Nashotah House	Theological Seminary	2777 Mission Road, Nashotah, WI 53058	nashotah.edu
2	Ottawa University – Milwaukee	Private University Campus	245 South Executive Drive, Suite 340, Brookfield, WI 53005	ottawa.edu

About Wisconsin's Higher-Education System

The Universities of Wisconsin serve students throughout the state through 13 public universities. The system includes the University of Wisconsin–Madison and University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, two major research universities, as well as comprehensive universities and UW-Stout Polytechnic.

The Wisconsin Technical College System provides accessible career and technical education through 16 public technical colleges. These institutions offer associate degrees, technical diplomas, certificates, apprenticeships, and other workforce-development programs.

Wisconsin's private higher-education sector is also significant. The Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities currently represents 20 private nonprofit colleges and universities, offering programs ranging from liberal arts and business to engineering, nursing, medicine, art, education, and graduate studies.

Together, these institutions make Wisconsin a major regional center for higher education, research, technical education, healthcare education, and workforce development.

Sources / References

1. Universities of Wisconsin
   Official information about Wisconsin's 13 public universities and the statewide university system.
   https://www.wisconsin.edu/
2. Universities of Wisconsin – About
   Official system information confirming the 13 Universities of Wisconsin and their statewide role.
   https://www.wisconsin.edu/about/
3. Universities of Wisconsin – University Directories
   Official directory identifying the 13 Universities of Wisconsin.
   https://www.wisconsin.edu/about/university-directories/
4. Wisconsin Technical College System
   Official statewide information about Wisconsin's 16 technical colleges.
   https://www.wtcsystem.edu/
5. Wisconsin Technical College System – Colleges
   Official list of the 16 Wisconsin technical colleges.
   https://www.wtcsystem.edu/colleges/
6. Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board
   State resource providing information about Wisconsin public, private, tribal, and technical higher-education institutions.
   https://heab.state.wi.us/appinfo.html
7. Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges & Universities
   Official association representing Wisconsin's independent nonprofit colleges and universities.
   https://www.wisconsinsprivatecolleges.org/
8. Wisconsin Private Colleges – Our Colleges
   Institutional list of Wisconsin's private nonprofit colleges and universities.
   https://www.wisconsinsprivatecolleges.org/colleges/
9. Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
   State resource referencing Wisconsin's technical colleges and Universities of Wisconsin.
   https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Programs/EducationalApproval/Default.aspx
10. Official Institution Websites
    Institution names, addresses, classifications, and official website links were cross-checked against statewide higher-education resources and individual institutional websites where available.

Wisconsin Colleges & Universities
Public Universities • Technical Colleges • Tribal Colleges • Private Universities

West Virginia: Colleges & Universities

West Virginia: Colleges & Universities

A comprehensive guide to West Virginia's public universities, community and technical colleges, private colleges and universities, and specialized higher-education institutions, including their addresses and official websites.

Higher Education in West Virginia

West Virginia has a diverse higher-education system that includes public four-year universities, community and technical colleges, private colleges and universities, and specialized professional institutions. The state's public four-year institutions are coordinated through the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, while community and technical colleges are part of the state's community and technical college system.

This page brings together major degree-granting colleges and universities in West Virginia in one convenient reference. Each institution includes its type, primary campus address, and a direct link to its official website.

West Virginia Higher Education at a Glance

Category	Approx. Institutions	Description
Public Four-Year Institutions	11	Public universities and four-year institutions overseen or coordinated through West Virginia higher-education agencies.
Community & Technical Colleges	9	Public two-year institutions offering associate degrees, certificates and workforce training.
Private Colleges & Universities	9+	Independent nonprofit and private higher-education institutions.

Public Four-Year Colleges & Universities

#	Institution	Type	Address	Official Website
1	Bluefield State University	Public University / HBCU	219 Rock Street, Bluefield, WV 24701	bluefieldstate.edu
2	Concord University	Public University	Vermillion Street, Athens, WV 24712	concord.edu
3	Fairmont State University	Public University	1201 Locust Avenue, Fairmont, WV 26554	fairmontstate.edu
4	Glenville State University	Public University	200 High Street, Glenville, WV 26351	glenville.edu
5	Marshall University	Public Research University	One John Marshall Drive, Huntington, WV 25755	marshall.edu
6	Shepherd University	Public University	301 North King Street, Shepherdstown, WV 25443	shepherd.edu
7	West Liberty University	Public University	101 Faculty Drive, West Liberty, WV 26074	westliberty.edu
8	West Virginia State University	Public University / HBCU	5000 West Washington Street, Institute, WV 25112	wvstateu.edu
9	West Virginia University	Public Research University	1549 University Avenue, Morgantown, WV 26506	wvu.edu
10	West Virginia University Institute of Technology	Public University / WVU Campus	405 Fayette Pike, Montgomery, WV 25136	wvutech.edu
11	West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine	Public Medical School	400 Lee Street North, Lewisburg, WV 24901	wvsom.edu

Community & Technical Colleges

West Virginia's community and technical college system provides associate degrees, certificates, career training and workforce-development programs throughout the state.

#	College	Address	Type	Official Website
1	Blue Ridge Community and Technical College	13650 Apple Harvest Drive, Martinsburg, WV 25403	Public CTC	blueridgectc.edu
2	BridgeValley Community and Technical College	2001 Union Carbide Drive, South Charleston, WV 25303	Public CTC	bridgevalley.edu
3	Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College	316 Eastern Drive, Moorefield, WV 26836	Public CTC	easternwv.edu
4	Mountwest Community and Technical College	1 Mountwest Way, Huntington, WV 25701	Public CTC	mctc.edu
5	New River Community and Technical College	280 New River Town Center, Beaver, WV 25813	Public CTC	newriver.edu
6	Pierpont Community and Technical College	1201 Locust Avenue, Fairmont, WV 26554	Public CTC	pierpont.edu
7	Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College	2900 Dempsey Branch Road, Mount Gay, WV 25637	Public CTC	southernwv.edu
8	West Virginia Northern Community College	1704 Market Street, Wheeling, WV 26003	Public CTC	wvncc.edu
9	West Virginia University at Parkersburg	300 Campus Drive, Parkersburg, WV 26104	Public Regional Institution	wvup.edu

Additional Public Colleges & University Campuses

#	Institution	Address	Type	Official Website
1	Potomac State College of West Virginia University	101 Fort Avenue, Keyser, WV 26726	Public Junior College / WVU	potomacstatecollege.edu

Private Colleges & Universities

West Virginia also has a number of independent private colleges and universities. The institutions below represent major private degree-granting institutions currently operating in the state.

#	Institution	Type	Address	Official Website
1	Appalachian Bible College	Private College	161 College Drive, Mount Hope, WV 25880	abc.edu
2	Bethany College	Private College	31 Campus Drive, Bethany, WV 26032	bethanywv.edu
3	Davis & Elkins College	Private College	100 Campus Drive, Elkins, WV 26241	dewv.edu
4	Mountain State College	Private College	1500 North Pleasants Highway, Parkersburg, WV 26101	mountainstate.edu
5	Salem University	Private University	223 West Main Street, Salem, WV 26426	salemu.edu
6	University of Charleston	Private University	2300 MacCorkle Avenue SE, Charleston, WV 25304	ucwv.edu
7	West Virginia Junior College	Private Career College	1000 Alderson Street, Charleston, WV 25302	wvjc.edu
8	West Virginia Wesleyan University	Private University	59 College Avenue, Buckhannon, WV 26201	wvwc.edu
9	Wheeling University	Private University	316 Washington Avenue, Wheeling, WV 26003	wheeling.edu

Specialized & Online Higher-Education Institutions

#	Institution	Type	Address	Official Website
1	American Public University System	Private / Online University System	111 West Congress Street, Charles Town, WV 25414	apus.edu
2	West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine	Medical / Osteopathic School	400 Lee Street North, Lewisburg, WV 24901	wvsom.edu

Important Counting Note: West Virginia's higher-education landscape includes universities, regional campuses, community and technical colleges, professional schools, and private institutions. A campus or branch location is not necessarily counted as a separate university. For this reason, institutional totals can vary depending on the classification and source used.

About West Virginia's Higher-Education System

The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission develops and oversees statewide policy for the state's four-year public colleges and universities. The state's community and technical colleges provide accessible two-year education, workforce development and career-oriented programs.

West Virginia University and Marshall University are the state's two major public research universities, while institutions such as Bluefield State University, Fairmont State University, Glenville State University, Shepherd University, West Liberty University and West Virginia State University provide additional public four-year educational opportunities.

Private institutions such as Bethany College, University of Charleston, West Virginia Wesleyan University and Wheeling University add further options for undergraduate, graduate and professional education.

Sources / References

1. West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
   Official statewide information regarding West Virginia's four-year public colleges and universities.
   https://www.wvhepc.edu/
2. West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission – Career Opportunities / Institutions
   Official list of West Virginia public four-year institutions.
   https://www.wvhepc.edu/inside-the-commission/career-opportunities/
3. State of West Virginia – Higher Education
   State government information about West Virginia's higher-education system.
   https://www.wv.gov/agencies/higher-education
4. West Virginia Legislature – Public Colleges and Universities
   Official West Virginia Legislature resource listing public colleges and universities and their websites.
   https://home.wvlegislature.gov/helpful-links/
5. West Virginia Legislature – State Colleges & Universities Information
   State information packet containing public and private higher-education institutions and websites.
   West Virginia Legislature Information Packet
6. West Virginia Educational Encouragement Program
   West Virginia state resource providing participating schools and institutional websites.
   https://apps.wv.gov/WVEEP/Home/Schools
7. Official Institution Websites
   Institution names, addresses and official website links were cross-checked against individual institutional websites where available.

West Virginia Colleges & Universities
Public • Community & Technical • Private • Specialized

🎓 Washington: Colleges & Universities

Public Universities, Private Colleges, Community & Technical Colleges

Washington State offers a broad range of higher-education opportunities, including public research universities, regional public universities, private nonprofit colleges, tribal institutions, community colleges, and technical colleges.

This guide brings together major higher-education institutions in Washington with their institution type, campus address, and official website. The Washington Student Achievement Council identifies six primary public four-year institutions and a large network of independent, community, technical, and other authorized institutions.

📊 Washington Higher Education at a Glance

6

Public Four-Year Institutions

9

Independent Nonprofit Colleges

34

Community & Technical Colleges

3

University of Washington Campuses

3

Washington State University Campuses

🏛️ Public Four-Year Colleges & Universities

Washington has six primary public four-year institutions: the University of Washington, Washington State University, Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, The Evergreen State College, and Western Washington University.

#	Institution	Type	Address	Official Website
1	University of Washington	Public Research University	1410 NE Campus Parkway, Seattle, WA 98195	washington.edu
2	Washington State University	Public Research University	Lighty Student Services Building, Pullman, WA 99164	wsu.edu
3	Central Washington University	Public Comprehensive University	400 E. University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926	cwu.edu
4	Eastern Washington University	Public Comprehensive University	526 5th Street, Cheney, WA 99004	ewu.edu
5	The Evergreen State College	Public Liberal Arts College	2700 Evergreen Parkway NW, Olympia, WA 98505	evergreen.edu
6	Western Washington University	Public Comprehensive University	516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225	wwu.edu

🎓 University of Washington Campuses

#	Campus	Address	Official Website
1	University of Washington Seattle	1410 NE Campus Parkway, Seattle, WA 98195	washington.edu
2	University of Washington Bothell	18115 Campus Way NE, Bothell, WA 98011	uwb.edu
3	University of Washington Tacoma	1900 Commerce Street, Tacoma, WA 98402	tacoma.uw.edu

🎓 Washington State University Campuses

#	Campus	Address	Official Website
1	Washington State University	Lighty Student Services Building, Pullman, WA 99164	wsu.edu
2	WSU Tri-Cities	2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA 99354	tricities.wsu.edu
3	WSU Vancouver	14204 NE Salmon Creek Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98686	vancouver.wsu.edu

🏫 Independent Nonprofit Colleges & Universities

Independent Colleges of Washington represents nine private nonprofit colleges and universities. These institutions include universities and colleges offering programs in liberal arts, business, education, engineering, health sciences, and other professional fields.

#	Institution	Address	Official Website
1	Gonzaga University	502 E. Boone Avenue, Spokane, WA 99258	gonzaga.edu
2	Heritage University	3240 Fort Road, Toppenish, WA 98948	heritage.edu
3	Pacific Lutheran University	12180 Park Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98447	plu.edu
4	Saint Martin's University	5000 Abbey Way SE, Lacey, WA 98503	stmartin.edu
5	Seattle Pacific University	3307 3rd Avenue West, Seattle, WA 98119	spu.edu
6	Seattle University	901 12th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122	seattleu.edu
7	University of Puget Sound	1500 N. Warner Street, Tacoma, WA 98416	pugetsound.edu
8	Whitman College	345 Boyer Street, Walla Walla, WA 99362	whitman.edu
9	Whitworth University	300 West Hawthorne Road, Spokane, WA 99251	whitworth.edu

🏢 Other Private & Nonprofit Institutions

#	Institution	Type	Address	Official Website
1	Antioch University	Private Nonprofit	2326 6th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121	antioch.edu
2	Bastyr University	Private Nonprofit	14500 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore, WA 98028	bastyr.edu
3	City University of Seattle	Private Nonprofit	521 Wall Street, Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98121	cityu.edu
4	Northwest University	Private Nonprofit	5520 108th Avenue NE, Kirkland, WA 98033	northwestu.edu
5	Walla Walla University	Private Nonprofit	204 S. College Avenue, College Place, WA 99324	wallawalla.edu
6	Western Governors University Washington	Private Nonprofit / Online	20435 72nd Avenue South, Suite 301, Kent, WA 98032	wgu.edu

🧰 Washington Community & Technical Colleges

Washington's community and technical college system consists of 34 public colleges. These institutions provide associate degrees, workforce training, certificates, transfer programs, and applied bachelor's degree opportunities. The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges confirms the current 34-college system.

#	College	Address	Official Website
1	Bates Technical College	1101 S. Yakima Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98405	bates.ctc.edu
2	Bellevue College	3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue, WA 98007	bellevuecollege.edu
3	Bellingham Technical College	3028 Lindbergh Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225	btc.edu
4	Big Bend Community College	7662 Chanute Street, Moses Lake, WA 98837	bigbend.edu
5	Cascadia College	18345 Campus Way NE, Bothell, WA 98011	cascadia.edu
6	Centralia College	600 Centralia College Boulevard, Centralia, WA 98531	centralia.edu
7	Clark College	1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA 98663	clark.edu
8	Clover Park Technical College	4500 Steilacoom Boulevard SW, Lakewood, WA 98499	cptc.edu
9	Columbia Basin College	2600 N. 20th Avenue, Pasco, WA 99301	columbiabasin.edu
10	Edmonds College	20000 68th Avenue W, Lynnwood, WA 98036	edmonds.edu
11	Everett Community College	2000 Tower Street, Everett, WA 98201	everettcc.edu
12	Grays Harbor College	1620 Edward P. Smith Drive, Aberdeen, WA 98520	ghc.edu
13	Green River College	12401 SE 320th Street, Auburn, WA 98092	greenriver.edu
14	Highline College	2400 S. 240th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198	highline.edu
15	Lake Washington Institute of Technology	11605 132nd Avenue NE, Kirkland, WA 98034	lwtech.edu
16	Lower Columbia College	1600 Maple Street, Longview, WA 98632	lowercolumbia.edu
17	North Seattle College	9600 College Way N, Seattle, WA 98103	northseattle.edu
18	Olympic College	1600 Chester Avenue, Bremerton, WA 98337	olympic.edu
19	Peninsula College	1502 E. Lauridsen Boulevard, Port Angeles, WA 98362	pencol.edu
20	Pierce College	9401 Farwest Drive SW, Lakewood, WA 98498	pierce.ctc.edu
21	Renton Technical College	3000 NE 4th Street, Renton, WA 98056	rtc.edu
22	Seattle Central College	1701 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122	seattlecentral.edu
23	Shoreline Community College	16101 Greenwood Avenue N, Shoreline, WA 98133	shoreline.edu
24	Skagit Valley College	2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273	skagit.edu
25	South Puget Sound Community College	2011 Mottman Road SW, Olympia, WA 98512	spscc.edu
26	Spokane Community College	1810 N. Greene Street, Spokane, WA 99217	scc.spokane.edu
27	Spokane Falls Community College	3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive, Spokane, WA 99224	sfcc.spokane.edu
28	Tacoma Community College	6501 S. 19th Street, Tacoma, WA 98466	tacomacc.edu
29	Walla Walla Community College	500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla, WA 99362	wwcc.edu
30	Wenatchee Valley College	1300 Fifth Street, Wenatchee, WA 98801	wvc.edu
31	Whatcom Community College	237 W. Kellogg Road, Bellingham, WA 98226	whatcom.edu
32	Yakima Valley College	16th Avenue & Nob Hill Boulevard, Yakima, WA 98902	yvcc.edu
33	South Seattle College	6000 16th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98106	southseattle.edu
34	Pierce College Puyallup	1601 39th Avenue SE, Puyallup, WA 98374	pierce.ctc.edu

🪶 Tribal College

#	Institution	Address	Official Website
1	Northwest Indian College	2522 Kwina Road, Bellingham, WA 98226	nwic.edu

💻 Online & Alternative Higher Education

#	Institution	Model / Description	Official Website
1	Western Governors University	Online nonprofit university	wgu.edu
2	WGU Washington	Washington-based WGU presence and online education	wgu.edu/washington

📚 Why Study in Washington?

Strong Research Universities

Washington is home to major public research institutions including the University of Washington and Washington State University.

Broad Community College Network

The state's 34 public community and technical colleges provide accessible pathways to certificates, associate degrees, workforce training, transfer programs, and selected bachelor's degrees.

Private Nonprofit Options

Washington also offers a strong network of independent nonprofit colleges and universities, including institutions with programs in liberal arts, business, education, engineering, health sciences, and professional studies.

📚 Sources / References

1. Washington Student Achievement Council – Colleges and Institutions in Washington
2. Washington Student Achievement Council – State Financial Aid – Participating Institutions
3. Independent Colleges of Washington – Member Colleges
4. Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges – Washington's Community and Technical Colleges
5. Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges – College Contact List
6. Washington Council of Presidents – Washington State Public Four-Year Institutions
7. Washington State Office of Financial Management – State of Washington Data Book – Higher Education
8. Washington State Lieutenant Governor – Higher Education Institutions in Washington

Note: Institution names, addresses, classifications, and website information may change. For the latest admissions, tuition, programs, accreditation, and enrollment information, please consult each institution's official website.

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