34 Washington colleges have graduate programs - 12 public and 22 private schools.
The 2025 average graduate tuition & fees of Washington graduate schools is $18,701 for Washington residents and $25,886 for out-of-state students. A total of 38,337 graduate students enrolled in Washington graduate schools (1,369 in average).
The following table shows the 2025 average academic statistics for Washington graduate schools.
| Number of Graduate Schools | 34 Graduate Schools (12 public, 22 private) |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $18,701 Washington Residents $25,886 out-of-state Students |
| Student Population | Total 38,337 (1,369 on average) |
| Online Student Population | Total 7,058 (321 on average) in 25 schools offering online classes) |
| Average Number of Graduate Programs Offered | 37 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13.48 to 1 |
The 2025 average graduate tuition & fees of the schools is $18,701 for Washington residents and $25,886 for out-of-state students. The following table compares the Washington Graduate Schools with key statistics by ranking.
| Name | Tuition & Fees (In-State) | Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State) | Graduate Student Population | Graduate Programs Offered | Student to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Washington UniversityEllensburg, WA | $13,220 | $28,031 | 494 | 36 Programs | 15 to 1 |
| City University of SeattleSeattle, WA | $15,264 | $12,533 | 820 | 22 Programs | 5 to 1 |
| Eastern Washington UniversityCheney, WA | $14,106 | $29,892 | 3,540 | 47 Programs | 18 to 1 |
| The Evergreen State CollegeOlympia, WA | $13,458 | $29,406 | 214 | 3 Programs | 17 to 1 |
| Gonzaga UniversitySpokane, WA | $16,845 | $21,987 | 2,189 | 30 Programs | 12 to 1 |
| Heritage UniversityToppenish, WA | $9,330 | $10,620 | 122 | 16 Programs | 9 to 1 |
| Bastyr UniversityKenmore, WA | $25,455 | $37,951 | 695 | 10 Programs | 12 to 1 |
| Northwest UniversityKirkland, WA | $18,837 | $20,332 | 378 | 11 Programs | 9 to 1 |
| Pacific Lutheran UniversityTacoma, WA | $26,936 | $30,535 | 351 | 9 Programs | 12 to 1 |
| University of Puget SoundTacoma, WA | $31,593 | $41,422 | 270 | 8 Programs | 10 to 1 |
| Saint Martin's UniversityLacey, WA | $14,280 | $17,332 | 201 | 17 Programs | 11 to 1 |
| Seattle Pacific UniversitySeattle, WA | $28,620 | $20,910 | 485 | 27 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| Seattle UniversitySeattle, WA | $20,191 | $24,216 | 3,111 | 69 Programs | 10 to 1 |
| Walla Walla UniversityCollege Place, WA | $23,667 | $28,446 | 113 | 8 Programs | 14 to 1 |
| Washington State UniversityPullman, WA | $14,845 | $30,467 | 4,230 | 168 Programs | 15 to 1 |
| University of Washington-Seattle CampusSeattle, WA | $18,792 | $32,811 | 16,313 | 447 Programs | 20 to 1 |
| Western Washington UniversityBellingham, WA | $13,878 | $27,389 | 958 | 30 Programs | 18 to 1 |
| Whitworth UniversitySpokane, WA | $12,132 | $14,146 | 447 | 17 Programs | 11 to 1 |
| Antioch University-SeattleSeattle, WA | $19,389 | $21,412 | 697 | 7 Programs | 7 to 1 |
| University of Washington-Bothell CampusBothell, WA | $18,738 | $32,757 | 586 | 13 Programs | 22 to 1 |
| University of Washington-Tacoma CampusTacoma, WA | $18,987 | $33,006 | 758 | 21 Programs | 15 to 1 |
| Seattle Institute of East Asian MedicineSeattle, WA | $19,050 | $28,302 | 50 | 2 Programs | - |
| The Seattle School of Theology & PsychologySeattle, WA | $16,530 | $17,944 | 243 | 3 Programs | - |
| Faith International UniversityTacoma, WA | $6,477 | $7,350 | 188 | 9 Programs | 16 to 1 |
| DigiPen Institute of TechnologyRedmond, WA | $25,000 | $33,910 | 68 | 2 Programs | 11 to 1 |
| Pacific Northwest University of Health SciencesYakima, WA | - | $42,329 | 665 | 2 Programs | - |
| Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended EducationKirkland, WA | $16,304 | $15,364 | 131 | 8 Programs | 27 to 1 |
| Seattle Film InstituteSeattle, WA | $33,000 | $34,000 | 20 | 3 Programs | 8 to 1 |
| Golden Gate University-SeattleSeattle, WA | - | - | - | - | - |
| Columbia College - Naval Station Everett/MarysvilleMarysville, WA | - | - | - | - | - |
| Washington State University-VancouverVancouver, WA | - | - | - | - | - |
| Washington State University-SpokaneSpokane, WA | - | - | - | - | - |
| Washington State University-Tri CitiesRichland, WA | - | - | - | - | - |
| Washington State University - Everett CampusEverett, WA | - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $18,701 | $25,886 | 1,369 | 37.3214 Programs | 13.4800 to 1 |