Colleges in Western Washington

From the Cascade Mountains, which serve as a border delineating the western portion of the State of Washington, west to the Pacific Ocean, the majority of institutions of higher learning in this part of the state are along the Route 5 corridor stretching from Bellingham in the north to Vancouver in the south. Washington has seven public four-year institutions and an additional 24 private colleges.
  1. Western Washington University

    • Located in Bellingham, Western Washington University enrolled 13,785 students in 2009. The university offers degrees in business and economics, education, environmental studies, fine arts, general studies, humanities, social sciences and technology. As of 2009, "U.S. News and World Report" has ranked Western Washington as the best regional university in the Pacific Northwest. An NCAA Division II school, the Western Washington Vikings compete in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference.

      Western Washington University

      516 High Street

      Bellingham, WA 98225-5996

      360-650-3000

      wwu.edu

    Saint Martin's University‎

    • A Catholic Benedictine University in Lacey, Washington, Saint Martin's was established in 1895 as Saint Martin's College but changed its status to "university" in 2005. A male-only college at its inception, the school became coeducational in 1965. The school offers programs in accounting, biology, business administration, chemistry, civil engineering, computer science, community service, criminal justice, elementary education, English, history, mathematics, mechanical engineering, religious studies, sociology, theatre arts and humanities. An NCAA Division II school, Saint Martin's athletic teams compete in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference.

      Saint Martin's University

      5300 Pacific Avenue SE

      Lacey, WA 98503-7500

      360-491-4700

      stmartin.edu

    Evergreen State College‎

    • A public school in Olympia, Evergreen opened its doors in 1971. The school prides itself on team-taught academics. A leader in environmental education since its inception, the school has established a high commitment to sustainability for the entire campus. With an enrollment of 4,900 in 2009, the school offers a wide variety of undergraduate programs including some less commonplace offerings such as sustainability studies, outdoor leadership and education, queer studies, consciousness studies, as well as more traditional programs. A member of the Cascade Collegiate Conference, the Geoducks are a member of the NAIA.

      Evergreen State College

      2700 Evergreen Parkway Northwest

      Olympia, WA 98505-0005

      360-867-6000

      evergreen.edu‎

    Seattle Pacific University‎

    • A Christian college founded in 1891, Seattle Pacific is just outside of downtown Seattle. In the 1970s, the school established new curricula focused on the individual and the learning process. Closely associated with the Free Methodist Church, the school has an enrollment of 3,800 students in 2009. The university offers both undergraduate as well as graduate degrees in several areas of instruction including business, economics, education, health sciences, psychology and theology. An NCAA Division II school, the Seattle Pacific Falcons compete in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference.

      Seattle Pacific University‎

      3307 Third Avenue

      West Seattle, WA 98119

      206-281-2000

      spu.edu‎

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