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Seattle colleges and universities

There are 66 colleges, universities, and technical schools in the greater Seattle metro area, including the cities of Seattle, Auburn, Bellevue, Everett, Kent, Lakewood, Redmond, Renton, and Tacoma. Combined, these Seattle metro colleges and universities employ 11,772 people, earn more than $1 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $3 billion.
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Types of colleges and universities in Seattle

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Colleges, universities, and technical schools
 
66
 
$1,128,367,036
Undergraduate colleges
 
16
 
$463,037,660
Universities
 
11
 
$664,338,554
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Job trends for Seattle colleges and universities

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
8
1-10
 
1
11-25
 
3
26-100
 
1
101 to 1,000
 
4
1,000+
 
4
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Sizes of colleges and universities in Seattle

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
3
$250k to $1M
 
5
$1M to $5M
 
4
$5M to $25M
 
3
$25M to $100M
 
3
$100M+
 
4
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of colleges and universities in Seattle

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Seattle Pacific University (SPU)

Seattle Pacific University (SPU) is a private liberal arts university in Seattle, Washington. Seattle Pacific University is a place where 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students gain a superb education grounded on the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Revenue
$136.3m
Assets
$321.1m
Employees
1,459
EIN
91-0565553
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Highline College Foundation

The Highline community College Foundation is an organization of community members dedicated to raising funds that help provide quality education at Highline community College.
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$16.3m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7428279
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Seattle University (SU)

Seattle University is dedicated to educating the whole person, to professional formation, and to empowering leaders for a just and humane world.
Revenue
$520.5m
Assets
$1.1b
Employees
4,121
EIN
91-0565006
IRS type
501(c)(3)

University of Puget Sound (UPS)

University of Puget Sound is an independent, predominantly residential, undergraduate liberal arts college with selected graduate programs building effectively on a liberal arts foundation.
Revenue
$145.8m
Assets
$760.3m
Employees
2,115
EIN
91-0564961
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pacific Lutheran University (PLU)

PLU integrates liberal arts, professional studies, and civic engagement. It offers 39 majors, various graduate programs, and academic support services.
Revenue
$157.9m
Assets
$284.3m
Employees
2,009
EIN
91-0565571
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Northwest University

We, the people of Northwest University, carry the call of God by continually building a learning community dedicated to spiritual vitality, academic excellence, and empowered engagement with human need.
Revenue
$52.4m
Assets
$61.3m
Employees
740
EIN
91-0615846
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ashesi University Foundation

The Ashesi University Foundation supports Ghana's education by raising funds for faculty development, research, scholarships, and new initiatives.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$29.3m
Employees
11
EIN
91-1997089
IRS type
501(c)(3)

City University of Seattle

City University of Seattle is a private, not-for-profit institution providing high-quality education with scholarship programs available to low-income students.
Revenue
$49.1m
Assets
$50.1m
Employees
468
EIN
23-7421224
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bastyr University

Bastyr University is one of the world's leading academic centers for advancing knowledge in the natural health arts and sciences.
Revenue
$30.5m
Assets
$31.7m
Employees
632
EIN
91-1036794
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology

The mission of The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology is to train people to be competent in the study of text, soul, and culture in order to serve God and neighbor through transforming relationships.
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$4.6m
Employees
134
EIN
91-2037146
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Faith Evangelical Lutheran Seminary Faith International University

Faith Evangelical Lutheran Seminary Faith International University equips students for ministry through biblical education, fostering a community dedicated to Christian teaching and learning.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$4.4m
Employees
42
EIN
91-1559533
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Independent Colleges of Washington

ICW supports member colleges, champions liberal arts education, promotes student success through advocacy, fundraising and collaboration.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$4.4m
Employees
19
EIN
91-0614877
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bellevue College Foundation

Bellevue College Foundation invests in BC students, faculty, and staff. Grants and scholarships are awarded to enable excellence and remove barriers to education.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$28.6m
Employees
0
EIN
91-1051671
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sawhorse Revolution

Sawhorse Revolution empowers youth through carpentry, leading community projects and fostering leadership while addressing social injustices and promoting hands-on education.
Revenue
$990.8k
Assets
$650.0k
Employees
15
EIN
45-3131515
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lake Washington College Foundation

Lake Washington College Foundation supports Lake Washington Institute of Technology through donations and revenue from an espresso stand and art rental.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$5.6m
Employees
0
EIN
91-1182444
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cascadia College Foundation

Cascadia College Foundation supports students, faculty, and staff through scholarships, grants, emergency relief, and education-related financial assistance.
Revenue
$788.0k
Assets
$3.7m
Employees
0
EIN
91-1986593
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Seattle Pacific Foundation

Seattle Pacific Foundation supports SPU and charities with investment management, charitable trusts, and reporting charitable contributions for Northpoint LLC.
Revenue
$759.2k
Assets
$166.7m
Employees
7
EIN
91-1068276
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Scholars Online

Online institution supporting classical Christian education offering courses in literature, languages, math, science and history. Run by Christe Ann Mcmenomy.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
20-4013316
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Washington State University / Snohomish County 4-H Sewing

Washington State University / Snohomish County 4-H Sewing is a colleges, universities, or technical school in Snohomish, WA that was founded in 2014.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
47-1195931
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Washington State University / Snohomish County Show Stoppers

Washington State University / Snohomish County Show Stoppers is a colleges, universities, or technical school in Snohomish, WA that was founded in 2014.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
47-2794783
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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