Social Sciences colleges in Washington, ranked by graduates
12 colleges in Washington awarded at least 10 bachelor's degrees in social sciences in 2023: 2,492 degrees, 9.7% of all bachelor's degrees at those colleges (6.8% across every college CollegeCalcAI tracks). University of Washington graduated the most (883, 10.4% of its class). 5 of the 12 are public universities. The median acceptance rate among them is 87%; the most selective is Whitman College at 38%.
Social Sciences colleges in Washington
Every Washington college awarding at least 10 bachelor's degrees in social sciences, ranked by 2023 graduates. Click a college for its social sciences page.
| # | College | Type | Degrees (2023) | Share of grads | Acceptance rate | SAT 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Washington | Public | 883 | 10.4% | 39% | 1450 |
| 2 | Washington State University | Public | 606 | 10.9% | 87% | 1240 |
| 3 | Western Washington University | Public | 310 | 10.3% | 93% | 1270 |
| 4 | Central Washington University | Public | 167 | 7.5% | 91% | 1120 |
| 5 | Eastern Washington University | Public | 150 | 7.9% | 91% | 1160 |
| 6 | Gonzaga University | Private | 97 | 8.6% | 82% | 1370 |
| 7 | Whitman College | Private | 76 | 25.4% | 38% | 1400 |
| 8 | Whitworth University | Private | 61 | 12.3% | 90% | 1280 |
| 9 | Seattle Pacific University | Private | 47 | 6.9% | 83% | 1260 |
| 10 | Pacific Lutheran University | Private | 46 | 7.7% | 78% | 1230 |
| 11 | Seattle University | Private | 37 | 3.5% | 77% | 1330 |
| 12 | Saint Martin's University | Private | 12 | 3.9% | 90% | 1150 |
Questions about social sciences colleges in Washington
What is the best college for social sciences in Washington?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023, the largest social sciences programs in Washington are University of Washington (883), Washington State University (606), Western Washington University (310). "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 social sciences?
12 four-year colleges in Washington awarded 10 or more bachelor's degrees in social sciences in 2023, 5 public and 7 private, for 2,492 graduates in total.
Is in-state status an advantage for social sciences 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.
Social Sciences 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.