Washington Nursing Colleges

#1

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington

There are 26,098 undergraduates at Wazzu, of which 22,877 are full-time, and there are 31,478 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

About 73% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 41% are men and 59% are women.

44% of Wazzu students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,724 a year. Wazzu has a 4.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Wazzu with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $40,600 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#2

Gonzaga University

Spokane, Washington

There are 7,563 students at Gonzaga in total, 5,304 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 5,237 are full-time. It takes the average Gonzaga undergraduate about 5.1 years to complete their degree.

About 65% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 45% are men and 55% are women.

51% of Gonzaga students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $8,327 a year. Gonzaga has a 1.5% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Gonzaga with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $47,100 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#3

University of Washington - Seattle Campus

Seattle, Washington

There are 32,099 undergraduates at UW Seattle, of which 29,496 are full-time, and there are 47,400 students altogether. UW Seattle has a freshman retention rate of 94%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 46%. Around 44% of accepted students are men, and 56% are women.

26% of UW Seattle students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,525 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UW Seattle is $44,900.

#4

Walla Walla Community College

Walla Walla, Washington

There are 3,860 students at Walla Walla Community College in total, 2,270 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

27% of Walla Walla Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,425 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 15.8% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Walla Walla Community College is $27,700.

#5

Seattle University

Seattle, Washington

The total student population at Seattle University is 7,291, of which 4,685 students are undergraduates and of those, 4,469 are full-time. It takes the average Seattle U undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 74%. Of the accepted students, 35% are men and 65% are women.

Approximately 64% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,521 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Seattle U with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $44,400 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#6

University of Washington - Bothell Campus

Bothell, Washington

The total student population at University of Washington - Bothell Campus is 5,970, of which 5,401 students are undergraduates and of those, 4,623 are full-time. For undergraduates at UW Bothell, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

About 80% of students who apply get accepted. Around 45% of accepted students are men, and 55% are women.

Roughly 27% of students at UW Bothell take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,662 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $44,900 during the early-career years.

#7

Skagit Valley College

Mount Vernon, Washington

The total student population at Skagit Valley College is 5,159, which includes 2,546 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Approximately 9% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,131 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 15.0% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $27,800 during the early-career years.

#8

Clover Park Technical College

Lakewood, Washington

There are 3,905 students at CPTC in total, 2,290 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

Roughly 18% of students at CPTC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,099 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 20.0% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $26,700 during the early-career years.

#9

Olympic College

Bremerton, Washington

There are 4,024 full-time undergraduates at OC, and 6,620 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Roughly 7% of students at OC take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,530 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 17.8% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $26,600 during the early-career years.

#10

Lower Columbia College

Longview, Washington

There are 1,492 full-time undergraduates at LCC, and 2,819 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Roughly 19% of students at LCC take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,195 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 15.7% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $26,000 during the early-career years.

#11

Shoreline Community College

Shoreline, Washington

There are 5,949 students at Shoreline Community College in total, 2,911 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Approximately 17% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,850 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 9.1% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Shoreline Community College is $32,900.

#12

Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Kirkland, Washington

There are 1,745 full-time undergraduates at LWTech, and 3,670 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Approximately 12% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,220 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 10.9% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from LWTech is $34,700.

#13

Everett Community College

Everett, Washington

There are 7,957 students at Everett Community College in total, 4,086 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

6% of Everett Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,027 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 12.1% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Everett Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $26,900 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#14

Renton Technical College

Renton, Washington

There are 3,546 students at Renton Technical College in total, 1,245 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Roughly 17% of students at Renton Technical College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,788 a year. Renton Technical College has a 8.3% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Renton Technical College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $32,300 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#15

Bellingham Technical College

Bellingham, Washington

The total student population at Bellingham Technical College is 2,316, which includes 1,441 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Roughly 18% of students at Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,986 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 17.1% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute is $34,000.

#16

Bellevue College

Bellevue, Washington

There are 6,866 full-time undergraduates at BC, and 13,226 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Roughly 6% of students at BC take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,651 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 7.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from BC is $35,700.

#17

Columbia Basin College

Pasco, Washington

There are 3,928 full-time undergraduates at CBC, and 7,034 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

7% of CBC students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,671 a year. The student loan default rate of 11.2% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from CBC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $27,400 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#18

Tacoma Community College

Tacoma, Washington

The total student population at Tacoma Community College is 6,242, which includes 3,812 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Approximately 12% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,675 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 14.3% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Tacoma Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $30,100 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#19

Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, Washington

The total student population at Pacific Lutheran University is 3,207, of which 2,836 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,730 are full-time. It takes the average PLU undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 75%. Of the accepted students, 35% are men and 65% are women.

Roughly 57% of students at PLU take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,248 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from PLU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $36,200 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#20

Wenatchee Valley College

Wenatchee, Washington

The total student population at Wenatchee Valley College is 3,444, which includes 2,397 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Roughly 5% of students at WVC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,048 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 14.8% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from WVC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $25,900 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#21

Whatcom Community College

Bellingham, Washington

There are 2,368 full-time undergraduates at Whatcom Community College, and 4,263 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

9% of Whatcom Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,333 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 12.8% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Whatcom Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $28,700 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#22

Seattle Central College

Seattle, Washington

There are 3,623 full-time undergraduates at Seattle Central, and 6,802 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Approximately 9% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,752 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 13.3% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Seattle Central with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $27,100 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#23

Clark College

Vancouver, Washington

There are 4,907 full-time undergraduates at Clark College, and 9,878 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

12% of Clark College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,118 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 13.3% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $26,600 during the early-career years.

#23

Charter College

Vancouver, Washington

There are 2,853 full-time undergraduates at Charter College, and 2,853 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Charter College is 4.0 years.

Roughly 87% of students at Charter College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $10,113 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 13.1% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Charter College is $27,700.

#25

Spokane Community College

Spokane, Washington

There are 10,375 students at Spokane Community College in total, 4,262 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

31% of Spokane Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,707 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 18.2% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Spokane Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $26,600 during the early years of their career after graduation.