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#25 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
28 Colleges
$78,435 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

Washington ranked #25 in the nation for graduate degrees with 15,043 students receiving a diploma in 2021. The average in-state tuition for the state is $19,609, while the average out-of-state tuition for graduate students is $23,641. This cost can vary greatly from school to school.

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#1

University of Washington - Seattle Campus

Seattle, Washington
Public Public vs. Private
$18,057 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, UW Seattle handed out 5,783 graduate degrees. This makes it the #1 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Washington - Seattle Campus

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $17,004 $30,477
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,053 $1,053
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $810 $1,451

#2

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
Public Public vs. Private
$14,063 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 28 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Wazzu ranked #2 in terms of popularity with 2,243 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Washington State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,366 $27,163
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,697 $1,697
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $647 $1,387

#3

Seattle University

Seattle, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$15,033 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 28 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Seattle U ranked #3 in terms of popularity with 1,054 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Seattle University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,292 $14,292
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $741 $741
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $777 $777

#4

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, Washington
Public Public vs. Private
$13,758 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

EWU handed out 929 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #4 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Eastern Washington University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,723 $28,776
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,035 $1,035
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $422 $933

#5

Gonzaga University

Spokane, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$19,811 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Gonzaga University was ranked the #5 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 831 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Gonzaga University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $19,422 $19,422
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $389 $389
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,012 $1,012

#6

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$20,094 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, SPU handed out 565 graduate degrees. This makes it the #6 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Seattle Pacific University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $19,764 $19,764
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $330 $330
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $889 $889

#7

City University of Seattle

Seattle, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$11,812 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

City University of Seattle was ranked the #7 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 482 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for City University of Seattle

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,812 $11,812
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $695 $695

#8

University of Washington - Tacoma Campus

Tacoma, Washington
Public Public vs. Private
$18,273 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, UW Tacoma handed out 435 graduate degrees. This makes it the #8 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Washington - Tacoma Campus

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $17,004 $30,477
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,269 $1,269
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $810 $1,451

#9

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, Washington
Public Public vs. Private
$12,430 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

CWU handed out 338 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #9 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Central Washington University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,401 $24,361
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,029 $2,029
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $347 $812

#10

Western Washington University

Bellingham, Washington
Public Public vs. Private
$12,963 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

WWU handed out 297 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #10 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Western Washington University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,756 $24,431
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,207 $1,207
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $392 $814

#11

Bastyr University

Kenmore, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$32,186 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 28 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Bastyr University ranked #11 in terms of popularity with 271 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Bastyr University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $31,773 $31,773
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $413 $413
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $815 $815

#12

Antioch University - Seattle

Seattle, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$19,278 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Antioch University - Seattle handed out 211 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #12 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Antioch University - Seattle

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $19,128 $19,128
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $150 $150
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $797 $797

#12

University of Washington - Bothell Campus

Bothell, Washington
Public Public vs. Private
$18,039 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

University of Washington - Bothell Campus was ranked the #12 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 211 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Washington - Bothell Campus

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $17,004 $30,477
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,035 $1,035
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $810 $1,451

#14

Whitworth University

Spokane, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$12,816 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Whitworth handed out 201 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #14 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Whitworth University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,816 $12,816
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $712 $712

#15

Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$32,666 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

PLU handed out 172 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #15 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Pacific Lutheran University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $32,116 $32,116
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $550 $550
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,017 $1,017

#16

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences

Yakima, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$38,540 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences was ranked the #16 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 137 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $38,540 $38,540

#17

Northwest University

Kirkland, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$19,478 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Northwest University was ranked the #17 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 133 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Northwest University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $19,188 $19,188
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $290 $290
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $811 $811

#18

University of Puget Sound

Tacoma, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$37,307 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

University of Puget Sound was ranked the #18 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 127 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Puget Sound

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $37,307 $37,307
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,203 $1,203

#19

Heritage University

Toppenish, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$10,020 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Heritage University was ranked the #19 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 114 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Heritage University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,020 $10,020
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $835 $835

#20

Walla Walla University

College Place, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$27,405 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Walla Walla University was ranked the #20 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 105 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Walla Walla University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $27,105 $27,105
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $300 $300
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $695 $695

#21

Saint Martin's University

Lacey, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$15,412 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 28 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Saint Martin’s ranked #21 in terms of popularity with 99 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Saint Martin’s University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $15,312 $15,312
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $100 $100
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,276 $1,276

#22

The Evergreen State College

Olympia, Washington
Public Public vs. Private
$12,776 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Evergreen handed out 81 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #22 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for The Evergreen State College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,021 $27,030
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $755 $755
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $401 $901

#23

The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology

Seattle, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$16,104 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, The Seattle School handed out 57 graduate degrees. This makes it the #23 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,484 $14,484
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,620 $1,620
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $698 $698

#24

Faith International University

Tacoma, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$8,585 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Faith handed out 56 graduate degrees. This makes it the #24 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Faith International University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,000 $8,000
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $585 $585
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $250 $250

#25

Northwest University - College of Adult and Professional Studies

Kirkland, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$16,446 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 28 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Northwest University CAPS ranked #25 in terms of popularity with 51 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Northwest University - College of Adult and Professional Studies

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $16,346 $16,346
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $100 $100
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $685 $685

Other Washington Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 DigiPen Institute of Technology 32
27 Seattle Film Institute 18
28 Seattle Institute of East Asian Medicine 10

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