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Washington colleges and universities

There are 226 colleges, universities, and technical schools in Washington. Combined, these Washingtonian colleges and universities employ 24,118 people, earn more than $3 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $8 billion.
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Types of colleges and universities in Washington

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Colleges, universities, and technical schools
 
226
 
$2,501,729,132
Undergraduate colleges
 
28
 
$1,115,276,327
Universities
 
22
 
$1,322,459,815
Community colleges
 
7
 
$63,002,168
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Colleges and universities by major Washington cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Seattle
 
65
 
$1,128,367,036
Kennewick
 
20
 
$0
Spokane
 
17
 
$816,787,199
Bellingham
 
17
 
$44,001,124
Olympia
 
14
 
$103,534,378
Yakima
 
12
 
$124,431,551
Portland, OR
 
10
 
$342
Walla Walla
 
7
 
$281,688,823
Bremerton
 
4
 
$0
Longview, WA
 
3
 
$0
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Job trends for Washington colleges and universities

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
15
1-10
 
3
11-25
 
4
26-100
 
3
101 to 1,000
 
9
1,000+
 
9
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Sizes of colleges and universities in Washington

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
9
$250k to $1M
 
6
$1M to $5M
 
10
$5M to $25M
 
5
$25M to $100M
 
8
$100M+
 
8
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Directory of colleges and universities in Washington

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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)

Pacific Lutheran University is a private university offering liberal arts and professional school programs. PLU is consists of the College of Arts and Sciences including of the Divisions of Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences.
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)

Heritage University

Heritage University is a non-profit, non-denominational accredited institution providing accessible higher education to multicultural populations in Toppenish, WA.
Revenue
$46.0m
Assets
$94.0m
Employees
443
EIN
91-1160585
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)

Foundation for Western Washington University and Alumni

The Western Washington University Foundation exists to generate and maximize private support for the benefit of Western Washington University. To ensure the proper use and expenditure of private gifts.
Revenue
$12.1m
Assets
$187.9m
Employees
0
EIN
91-6073519
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mukogawa Women's University

Since its establishment 76 years ago, Mukogawa Women's University has unrelentingly focused on practical education based on a strong educational philosophy, to nurture women able to contribute to individuals, the family, and society.
Revenue
$136.5m
Assets
$1.3b
Employees
1
EIN
94-3120807
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)

Whitworth University

Whitworth University provides a Christ-centered education of mind and heart, mentoring diverse students through rigorous inquiry toward purpose, service, and meaningful careers.
Revenue
$164.2m
Assets
$381.4m
Employees
2,053
EIN
91-0473310
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Perry Technical Institute (PTI)

Established in 1939, Perry Technical Institute is a private, non-profit educational institution which offers 13 specialized technical training programs. Perry has developed a reputation for being the place to go when you are ready for a job.
Revenue
$22.7m
Assets
$68.3m
Employees
204
EIN
91-0570848
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Walla Walla University

Walla Walla University, a Seventh-day Adventist higher education institution, is a community of faith and discovery committed to excellence in thought, generosity in service, beauty in expression and faith in God.
Revenue
$74.0m
Assets
$155.1m
Employees
1,501
EIN
91-0617727
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Board of Trustees of Whitman College

Whitman College empowers students through rigorous liberal arts education, community engagement, and diverse programs, fostering critical thinking and global citizenship.
Revenue
$207.7m
Assets
$1.2b
Employees
1,667
EIN
91-0567740
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences

PNWU educates healthcare professionals for rural and underserved communities through programs in Osteopathic Medicine, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy.
Revenue
$55.8m
Assets
$154.2m
Employees
479
EIN
06-1744054
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)
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