17 Colleges Serving 44,008 Students near Olympia, Washington

There are 3 colleges located in Olympia, Washington. In addition, there are 14 schools near the city within 30 miles. By school types, there are 8 public and 9 private schools. By school level, there are 13 four-year colleges, 1 community colleges, and 3 trade schools.

Olympia 4-Year Colleges 2025 Academic Statistics

The largest school among 4-year colleges near Olympia, Washington is Pierce College District with 8,137 students enrolled. The second largest school is Tacoma Community College with 6,199 students.

The average undergraduate tuition & fees for 13 4-year colleges is $7,068 for Washington residents and $23,806 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, the tuition & fees are $16,223 for Washington residents and $26,509 for out-of-state students.

The average acceptance rate of the schools is 80.82% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 20.97%. The average graduation rate is 47% and total 43,051 students enrolled in the schools. Among enrolled students, 10,437 students enrolled online exclusively in colleges near Olympia, Washington.

Quick Summary for 4-Year Colleges Near Olympia, Washington

• Number of Schools: 8 Public, 5 Private
• Largest College: Pierce College District (8,137 students)
• Average Undergraduate Tuition: $23,806 (Out-of-state), $7,068 (In-state)
• Average Graduate Tuition: $26,509 (Out-of-state), $16,223 (In-state)
• Average Acceptance Rate: 80.82%
• Average SAT Score: 1,186
• Average Graduation Rate: 47%
• Total Enrollment: 43,051 students
  • Online Enrollment: 10,437 students
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 41,069 students
  • Graduate Enrollment: 1,982 students
  • Gender Distribution: 17,973 Men, 25,078 Women

17 Colleges Comparison Near Olympia

The following table lists and compares 17 Colleges near Olympia, Washington with tuition and important academic facts. You can sort the table by touching/clicking a column title that you want to sort.

• 4-Year Colleges
• Community Colleges (2-4 Years)
• Trade Schools