Best Christian Colleges in Washington 2023

Best Christian Colleges in Washington 2023
By James Barham
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For prospective college students looking for schools that align with their Christian faith and demonstrate academic excellence, here are the best Christian colleges and universities in Washington.

Best Christian Colleges in Washington

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  1. Seattle University
    2. 47%
  2. Gonzaga University
    3. 40%
  3. Seattle Pacific University
    4. 32%
  4. Pacific Lutheran University
    5. 30%
  5. Whitworth University
    6. 27%
  6. Walla Walla University
    7. 27%
  7. Saint Martin's University
    8. 22%
  8. Northwest University
    9. 16%
  1. Northwest University
    2. 96%
  2. Seattle Pacific University
    3. 92%
  3. Whitworth University
    4. 91%
  4. Pacific Lutheran University
    5. 88%
  5. Seattle University
    6. 82%
  6. Gonzaga University
    7. 76%
  7. Saint Martin's University
    8. 72%
  1. Walla Walla University
    2. 15 to 1
  2. Seattle Pacific University
    3. 13 to 1
  3. Pacific Lutheran University
    4. 12 to 1
  4. Saint Martin's University
    5. 12 to 1
  5. Whitworth University
    6. 11 to 1
  6. Gonzaga University
    7. 11 to 1
  7. Seattle University
    8. 10 to 1
  8. Northwest University
    9. 10 to 1
  1. Seattle University
    2. $49,335
  2. Gonzaga University
    3. $48,470
  3. Pacific Lutheran University
    4. $48,226
  4. Whitworth University
    5. $47,590
  5. Saint Martin's University
    6. $40,690
  6. Seattle Pacific University
    7. $35,646
  7. Northwest University
    8. $33,980
  8. Walla Walla University
    9. $30,531
  1. Pacific Lutheran University
    2. $29,084
  2. Seattle Pacific University
    3. $24,273
  3. Walla Walla University
    4. $24,048
  4. Northwest University
    5. $18,829
  5. Saint Martin's University
    6. $15,840
  6. Gonzaga University
    7. $14,499
  7. Seattle University
    8. $13,770
  8. Whitworth University
    9. $12,456
  1. Northwest University
    2. 16%
  2. Saint Martin's University
    3. 22%
  3. Walla Walla University
    4. 27%
  4. Whitworth University
    5. 27%
  5. Pacific Lutheran University
    6. 30%
  6. Seattle Pacific University
    7. 32%
  7. Gonzaga University
    8. 40%
  8. Seattle University
    9. 47%
  1. Saint Martin's University
    2. 72%
  2. Gonzaga University
    3. 76%
  3. Seattle University
    4. 82%
  4. Pacific Lutheran University
    5. 88%
  5. Whitworth University
    6. 91%
  6. Seattle Pacific University
    7. 92%
  7. Northwest University
    8. 96%
  1. Seattle University
    2. 10 to 1
  2. Northwest University
    3. 10 to 1
  3. Whitworth University
    4. 11 to 1
  4. Gonzaga University
    5. 11 to 1
  5. Pacific Lutheran University
    6. 12 to 1
  6. Saint Martin's University
    7. 12 to 1
  7. Seattle Pacific University
    8. 13 to 1
  8. Walla Walla University
    9. 15 to 1
  1. Walla Walla University
    2. $30,531
  2. Northwest University
    3. $33,980
  3. Seattle Pacific University
    4. $35,646
  4. Saint Martin's University
    5. $40,690
  5. Whitworth University
    6. $47,590
  6. Pacific Lutheran University
    7. $48,226
  7. Gonzaga University
    8. $48,470
  8. Seattle University
    9. $49,335
  1. Whitworth University
    2. $12,456
  2. Seattle University
    3. $13,770
  3. Gonzaga University
    4. $14,499
  4. Saint Martin's University
    5. $15,840
  5. Northwest University
    6. $18,829
  6. Walla Walla University
    7. $24,048
  7. Seattle Pacific University
    8. $24,273
  8. Pacific Lutheran University
    9. $29,084

Colleges and Universities in Washington

Of the 40 public options, the University of Washington in Seattle is the largest. Roughly 40,000 students attend classes in fields like nursing, education, biology, and computer science. This public research institution is also affordable, charging about $11,000 for tuition. In fact, none of the public schools in Washington exceed $12,000 in price. This includes community colleges, technical colleges, and four-year universities, making Washington a uniquely affordable place to earn your associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree.

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Washington also has 24 private institutions. Of those, nine are religious. The most widely known of these, Catholic university Gonzaga enrolls roughly 7,000 students, at a cost of $40,000, in areas such as religious studies, engineering, and law. Central Washington University (CWU) is a smaller public school, serving just over 12,000 students, and has a tuition of $8,000. With 15% of its population being Hispanic, CWU is now recognized as an emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution. Washington health professions also have the opportunity to receive funding for loan repayment through Washington’s Health Professional Loan Repayment Program.

Set in the Pacific Northwest, Washington offers ocean beaches and lush forests. In fact, over half the state is covered in forests, earning Washington its nickname as The Evergreen State. Viewers atop the Space Needle in Seattle can take in the sights of Puget Sound, Mount Rainier, and both the Cascades and Olympic mountain ranges. In addition, prospective students can choose from over 60 higher education institutions in the state.

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What are Washington’s Colleges & Universities?

Washington’s Best Overall

The following list of the best Christian schools consists entirely of colleges and universities that offer four-year undergraduate degrees. We’ve identified 8 Christian colleges in Washington. In order to be included in this ranking list of best Christian colleges and universities, a school must self-identify as Christian, be fully accredited, and offer a broad range of bachelor degree programs.

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Best Christian Colleges in Washington 2022

  8. #7

    Saint Martin's University

    Lacey , WA
    #7 Best Grad Schools in Washington 2023 #10 Best Small Colleges in Washington 2023

    Tuition + fees

    $41K

    Acceptance

    72%

    Graduation

    61%

    Student body

    2K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1045/19

    What is Saint Martin's University known for?

    Saint Martin's University’s faculty and alumni have been influential in:

    Most Influential Alumni

  9. #8

    Northwest University

    Kirkland , WA
    #8 Best Grad Schools in Washington 2023

    Tuition + fees

    $34K

    Acceptance

    96%

    Graduation

    58%

    Student body

    1K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1107/22

    What is Northwest University known for?

    Northwest University ’s faculty and alumni have been influential in:

    Most Influential Alumni

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2021 Ranking Archive

Many of our 2022 undergraduate focused rankings look considerably different than 2021. That’s because we took a fundamentally different apporach. For 2021 we utilized our Concentrated Influence algorithm, designed to take away the size advantage larger schools have when we rank their faculty and alumni’s academic influence. Concentrated influence highlights smaller schools that are proportionally as successful as larger universities at cultivating influential alumni and faculty.

  1. Seattle University
  2. Saint Martin's University
  3. Pacific Lutheran University
  4. Seattle Pacific University
  5. Walla Walla University
  6. Gonzaga University
  7. Whitworth University
  8. Northwest University
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