Discover the latest statistics on women enrollment in colleges across Washington. Currently, there are 187,228 women enrolled out of a total of 335,677 students, resulting in a women enrollment ratio of 62.55%. This data highlights the representation of women in higher education for Washington.
The college with the highest women enrollment percentage is Seattle Pacific University, boasting a remarkable 66.25% women enrollment ratio.
Following closely, Pacific Lutheran University ranks second with a women enrollment ratio of 65.00%, while Seattle University holds the third spot at 63.29%. These institutions set the benchmark for women's representation in higher education.
Our analysis includes colleges with at least 1,000 total enrollments and excludes women's colleges to provide a balanced overview. For a comprehensive list of women's colleges, visit women's colleges.
The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $47,883 and graduate tuition & fees is $22,601 for the academic year 2024-2025.
At these High Women Enrollment Washington Private Colleges, the average acceptance rate is 77.02%, and the average SAT score is 1,242, making them not only cost-effective but also accessible options for a wide range of students.
| School Name | Total Population | Undergraduate | Graduate | Men | Women | Online Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 11 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WAPrivate, 4-year | 2,261 398 | 1,776 (78.55%) | 485 (21.45%) | 763 (33.75%) | 1,498 (66.25%) | 53 (2.34%) |
| 2 11 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WAPrivate, 4-year | 2,797 60 | 2,446 (87.45%) | 351 (12.55%) | 979 (35.00%) | 1,818 (65.00%) | 11 (0.39%) |
| 3 11 | Seattle University Seattle, WAPrivate, 4-year | 7,189 7 | 4,078 (56.73%) | 3,111 (43.27%) | 2,639 (36.71%) | 4,550 (63.29%) | 564 (7.85%) |
| 4 1 | Northwest University Kirkland, WAPrivate, 4-year | 1,053 54 | 675 (64.10%) | 378 (35.90%) | 401 (38.08%) | 652 (61.92%) | 12 (1.14%) |
| 5 4 | University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WAPrivate, 4-year | 1,864 50 | 1,594 (85.52%) | 270 (14.48%) | 759 (40.72%) | 1,105 (59.28%) | - (0.00%) |
| 6 1 | Saint Martin's University Lacey, WAPrivate, 4-year | 1,390 115 | 1,189 (85.54%) | 201 (14.46%) | 591 (42.52%) | 799 (57.48%) | 25 (1.80%) |
| 7 4 | Whitworth University Spokane, WAPrivate, 4-year | 2,314 31 | 1,867 (80.68%) | 447 (19.32%) | 991 (42.83%) | 1,323 (57.17%) | 43 (1.86%) |
| 8 - | Whitman College Walla Walla, WAPrivate, 4-year | 1,561 17 | 1,561 (100.00%) | - (-0.06%) | 672 (43.05%) | 889 (56.95%) | - (0.00%) |
| 9 6 | Gonzaga University Spokane, WAPrivate, 4-year | 7,470 164 | 5,281 (70.70%) | 2,189 (29.30%) | 3,263 (43.68%) | 4,207 (56.32%) | 653 (8.74%) |
| 10 - | City University of Seattle Seattle, WAPrivate, 4-year | 2,007 37 | 1,187 (59.14%) | 820 (40.86%) | 881 (43.90%) | 1,126 (56.10%) | 1,490 (74.24%) |
| Average | 2,991 | 2,165 (72.41%) | 917 (30.66%) | 1,194 (39.92%) | 1,797 (60.08%) | 356 (11.92%) |