Psychology colleges in Washington, ranked by graduates
14 colleges in Washington awarded at least 10 bachelor's degrees in psychology in 2023: 2,160 degrees, 8.2% of all bachelor's degrees at those colleges (7.3% across every college CollegeCalcAI tracks). Washington State University graduated the most (531, 9.5% of its class). 5 of the 14 are public universities. The median acceptance rate among them is 83%; the most selective is Whitman College at 38%.
Psychology colleges in Washington
Every Washington college awarding at least 10 bachelor's degrees in psychology, ranked by 2023 graduates. Click a college for its psychology page.
| # | College | Type | Degrees (2023) | Share of grads | Acceptance rate | SAT 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington State University | Public | 531 | 9.5% | 87% | 1240 |
| 2 | University of Washington | Public | 462 | 5.5% | 39% | 1450 |
| 3 | Eastern Washington University | Public | 250 | 13.2% | 91% | 1160 |
| 4 | Central Washington University | Public | 246 | 11% | 91% | 1120 |
| 5 | Western Washington University | Public | 245 | 8.1% | 93% | 1270 |
| 6 | Gonzaga University | Private | 109 | 9.6% | 82% | 1370 |
| 7 | Seattle Pacific University | Private | 79 | 11.7% | 83% | 1260 |
| 8 | Seattle University | Private | 70 | 6.6% | 77% | 1330 |
| 9 | Whitworth University | Private | 41 | 8.3% | 90% | 1280 |
| 10 | Whitman College | Private | 35 | 11.7% | 38% | 1400 |
| 11 | Saint Martin's University | Private | 34 | 11.1% | 90% | 1150 |
| 12 | Pacific Lutheran University | Private | 24 | 4% | 78% | 1230 |
| 13 | Northwest University | Private | 18 | 9.9% | 83% | 1120 |
| 14 | Walla Walla University | Private | 16 | 5.8% | 65% | 1120 |
Questions about psychology colleges in Washington
What is the best college for psychology in Washington?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023, the largest psychology programs in Washington are Washington State University (531), University of Washington (462), Eastern Washington University (250). "Best" depends on your profile: this page ranks every Washington college in the field by output and shows each one's acceptance rate and admitted SAT so you can match it to your own numbers.
How many colleges in Washington offer psychology?
14 four-year colleges in Washington awarded 10 or more bachelor's degrees in psychology in 2023, 5 public and 9 private, for 2,160 graduates in total.
Is in-state status an advantage for psychology in Washington?
At the 5 public universities on this list, Washington residents are usually admitted at a higher rate than out-of-state applicants and pay in-state tuition. CollegeCalcAI applies the residency effect when you set your home state, and the per-major adjustment when you set the major.
Psychology elsewhere
The same field in other states, and the national ranking.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 Completions (bachelor's degrees, first majors, CIP 2-digit series), joined to CollegeCalcAI's admissions dataset. Built 2026-09-19. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are not predictions or guarantees.