🎓 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.

Washington: Colleges & Universities
Public • Private • Community • Technical • Tribal • Online

🎓 Virginia: Colleges & Universities

Public Universities, Private Colleges, Community Colleges & Other Higher Education Institutions

Virginia has one of the most diverse higher-education systems in the United States. The Commonwealth includes public research universities, comprehensive public universities, historically Black colleges and universities, a public two-year institution, community colleges, private nonprofit colleges and universities, and specialized higher-education institutions.

This guide brings together major colleges and universities in Virginia with their institution type, primary address, and official website. The information is organized to make it easier for students, educators, families, researchers, and job seekers to explore higher-education opportunities across the Commonwealth.

📊 Virginia Higher Education at a Glance

15

Public Four-Year Institutions

23

Community Colleges

1

Public Two-Year College

40

Community College Campuses

🏛️ Public Four-Year Colleges & Universities

Virginia's public four-year higher-education system includes 15 institutions. They range from major research universities and comprehensive universities to specialized institutions and historically Black universities. SCHEV lists these institutions as Virginia's public four-year colleges and universities. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

#	Institution	Type	Address	Official Website
1	Christopher Newport University	Public University	1 University Place, Newport News, VA 23606	cnu.edu
2	George Mason University	Public Research University	4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030	gmu.edu
3	James Madison University	Public University	800 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807	jmu.edu
4	Longwood University	Public University	201 High Street, Farmville, VA 23909	longwood.edu
5	Norfolk State University	Public HBCU	700 Park Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23504	nsu.edu
6	Old Dominion University	Public Research University	5115 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23529	odu.edu
7	Radford University	Public University	801 East Main Street, Radford, VA 24142	radford.edu
8	University of Mary Washington	Public University	1301 College Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401	umw.edu
9	University of Virginia	Public Research University	1826 University Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903	virginia.edu
10	University of Virginia's College at Wise	Public Liberal Arts College	1 College Avenue, Wise, VA 24293	uvawise.edu
11	Virginia Commonwealth University	Public Research University	907 Floyd Avenue, Richmond, VA 23284	vcu.edu
12	Virginia Military Institute	Public Senior Military College	303 Letcher Avenue, Lexington, VA 24450	vmi.edu
13	Virginia State University	Public HBCU	1 Hayden Drive, Petersburg, VA 23806	vsu.edu
14	Virginia Tech	Public Research University	925 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, VA 24061	vt.edu
15	William & Mary	Public Research University	200 Stadium Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23185	wm.edu

🎓 Public Two-Year Institution

#	Institution	Address	Official Website
1	Richard Bland College of William & Mary	11301 Johnson Road, South Prince George, VA 23805	rbc.edu

🏫 Virginia Community Colleges — 23 Colleges

Virginia's Community College System consists of 23 community colleges operating across 40 campus locations. The system provides transfer programs, associate degrees, workforce training, certificates, and other career-focused educational opportunities. 

#	Community College	Address	Official Website
1	Blue Ridge Community College	1 College Lane, Weyers Cave, VA 24486	brcc.edu
2	Brightpoint Community College	13101 Route 1, Chester, VA 23831	brightpoint.edu
3	Central Virginia Community College	3506 Wards Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502	centralvirginia.edu
4	Danville Community College	1008 South Main Street, Danville, VA 24541	danville.edu
5	Eastern Shore Community College	29300 Lankford Highway, Melfa, VA 23410	es.vccs.edu
6	Germanna Community College	10000 Germanna Point Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22408	germanna.edu
7	J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College	1651 East Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228	reynolds.edu
8	Laurel Ridge Community College	173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, VA 22645	laurelridge.edu
9	Mountain Empire Community College	3441 Mountain Empire Road, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219	mecc.edu
10	Mountain Gateway Community College	1000 College Avenue, Clifton Forge, VA 24422	mgcc.edu
11	New River Community College	5251 College Drive, Dublin, VA 24084	nr.edu
12	Northern Virginia Community College	4001 Wakefield Chapel Road, Annandale, VA 22003	nvcc.edu
13	Patrick & Henry Community College	645 Patriot Avenue, Martinsville, VA 24112	patrickhenry.edu
14	Paul D. Camp Community College	100 North College Drive, Franklin, VA 23851	pdc.edu
15	Piedmont Virginia Community College	501 College Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22902	pvcc.edu
16	Rappahannock Community College	12745 College Drive, Glenns, VA 23149	rappahannock.edu
17	Southside Virginia Community College	109 Campus Drive, Alberta, VA 23821	southside.edu
18	Southwest Virginia Community College	369 College Road, Cedar Bluff, VA 24609	sw.edu
19	Tidewater Community College	121 College Place, Norfolk, VA 23510	tcc.edu
20	Virginia Highlands Community College	100 VHCC Drive, Abingdon, VA 24210	vhcc.edu
21	Virginia Peninsula Community College	99 Thomas Nelson Drive, Hampton, VA 23666	vpcc.edu
22	Virginia Western Community College	3094 Colonial Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA 24015	virginiawestern.edu
23	Wytheville Community College	1000 East Main Street, Wytheville, VA 24382	wcc.vccs.edu

🏫 Private Colleges & Universities

Virginia also has a large private higher-education sector. The list below focuses on major Virginia private nonprofit colleges and universities offering undergraduate and/or graduate education.

#	Institution	Type	Address	Official Website
1	Averett University	Private University	420 West Main Street, Danville, VA 24541	averett.edu
2	Bluefield University	Private University	3000 College Avenue, Bluefield, VA 24605	bluefield.edu
3	Bridgewater College	Private College	402 East College Street, Bridgewater, VA 22812	bridgewater.edu
4	Christendom College	Private College	134 Christendom Drive, Front Royal, VA 22630	christendom.edu
5	Eastern Mennonite University	Private University	1200 Park Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22802	emu.edu
6	Emory & Henry University	Private University	1 Garnand Drive, Emory, VA 24327	emoryhenry.edu
7	Ferrum College	Private College	215 Ferrum Mountain Road, Ferrum, VA 24088	ferrum.edu
8	Hampton University	Private HBCU	100 East Queen Street, Hampton, VA 23668	hamptonu.edu
9	Hollins University	Private Women's University	7916 Williamson Road NW, Roanoke, VA 24020	hollins.edu
10	Liberty University	Private University	1971 University Boulevard, Lynchburg, VA 24515	liberty.edu
11	Mary Baldwin University	Private University	128 Tams Street, Staunton, VA 24401	marybaldwin.edu
12	Marymount University	Private University	2807 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22207	marymount.edu
13	Randolph College	Private College	2500 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503	randolphcollege.edu
14	Randolph-Macon College	Private College	205 Henry Street, Ashland, VA 23005	rmc.edu
15	Regent University	Private Christian University	1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464	regent.edu
16	Roanoke College	Private College	221 College Lane, Salem, VA 24153	roanoke.edu
17	Shenandoah University	Private University	1460 University Drive, Winchester, VA 22601	su.edu
18	Southern Virginia University	Private University	1 University Hill Drive, Buena Vista, VA 24416	svu.edu
19	Sweet Briar College	Private Women's College	134 Chapel Road, Sweet Briar, VA 24595	sbc.edu
20	University of Lynchburg	Private University	1501 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24501	lynchburg.edu
21	University of Richmond	Private University	28 Westhampton Way, Richmond, VA 23173	richmond.edu
22	Virginia Union University	Private HBCU	1500 North Lombardy Street, Richmond, VA 23220	vuu.edu
23	Washington and Lee University	Private University	204 West Washington Street, Lexington, VA 24450	wlu.edu

🩺 Specialized & Graduate Institutions

#	Institution	Type	Address	Official Website
1	Appalachian College of Pharmacy	Graduate / Professional	1060 Dragon Drive, Oakwood, VA 24631	acp.edu
2	Divine Mercy University	Graduate / Professional	4510 16th Street N, Arlington, VA 22207	divinemercy.edu
3	Eastern Virginia Medical School	Medical / Graduate	700 West Olney Road, Norfolk, VA 23507	evms.edu

🔬 Other Public Higher-Education Institutions

#	Institution	Type	Location	Website
1	Institute for Advanced Learning and Research	Public Research / Education	150 Slayton Avenue, Danville, VA 24540	ialr.org
2	New College Institute	Public Education / Workforce	191 Fayette Street, Martinsville, VA 24112	newcollegeinstitute.org

📚 Why Study in Virginia?

Major Research Universities

Virginia is home to nationally recognized public research universities such as the University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, George Mason University, Virginia Commonwealth University, Old Dominion University, and William & Mary.

Affordable Community College Pathways

Virginia's 23 community colleges provide affordable pathways into higher education, workforce training, certificates, associate degrees, and transfer programs. 

Strong Private College Sector

Students can also choose from a wide range of private nonprofit institutions, including liberal arts colleges, Christian universities, historically Black colleges and universities, professional institutions, and specialized graduate programs.

Military & Specialized Education

Virginia offers distinctive institutions such as Virginia Military Institute and several medical, pharmacy, graduate, and professional schools.

📚 Sources / References

1. Virginia State Council of Higher Education – Virginia Colleges & Universities
2. Virginia's Community Colleges – Find Your Community College
3. Virginia's Community Colleges – Official VCCS Website
4. Virginia State Council of Higher Education – Virginia Financial Aid Programs and Participating Institutions
5. Virginia State Council of Higher Education – Higher Education Institution Profiles
6. Virginia Council of Presidents – Virginia Public Four-Year Institutions

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

Virginia: Colleges & Universities
Public • Private • Community • HBCU • Military • Specialized