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
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
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
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