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2026 Nursing Schools in Washington Rankings

Accredited nursing schools in Washington, ranked by the allnurses School Score — a 100-point composite of 12 federal-data indicators including NCLEX pass rate, graduation rate, affordability, and student outcomes.

#1

A Seattle, WA

Ranked #10 in the nation, University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a public institution in Seattle, Washington. Graduates earn a median of $78,466 within ten years.

#3

B Tacoma, WA

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is a public school in Tacoma, Washington offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $78,466 within ten years.

#4

B Spokane, WA

Based in Spokane, Washington, Gonzaga University is a private nonprofit institution. The school reports a 87% graduation rate.

#5

B Tacoma, WA

Pacific Lutheran University is a private nonprofit institution in Tacoma, Washington. The acceptance rate is 78%.

#6

B Pullman, WA

Based in Pullman, Washington, Washington State University is a public institution. Total enrollment is about 25,700 students.

#7

B Seattle, WA

Seattle University is a private nonprofit school in Seattle, Washington offering nursing education. It offers 9 nursing programs across various degree levels.

#8

B- Bellingham, WA

Western Washington University provides nursing education from its campus in Bellingham, Washington. Total enrollment is about 14,700 students.

#9

B- Seattle, WA

Based in Seattle, Washington, Seattle Pacific University is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 83%.

#10

B- Kirkland, WA

Northwest University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Kirkland, Washington with about 1,053 students. The school reports a 66% graduation rate.

#11

B- Spokane, WA

Based in Spokane, Washington, Whitworth University is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 90%.

#12

B- College Place, WA

Walla Walla University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in College Place, Washington with about 1,426 students. Graduates earn a median of $61,885 within ten years.

#13

B- Cheney, WA

Eastern Washington University is a public school in Cheney, Washington offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $8,586.

#14
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B- Renton, WA

Renton Technical College is a public school in Renton, Washington offering nursing education. The school reports a 46% graduation rate.

#15

B- Lacey, WA

Saint Martin's University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Lacey, Washington with about 1,390 students. Graduates earn a median of $62,092 within ten years.

#16
G

C+ Aberdeen, WA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,593, Grays Harbor College in Aberdeen, Washington is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 39% graduation rate.

#17

C+ Port Angeles, WA

With annual in-state tuition at $4,718, Peninsula College in Port Angeles, Washington is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 37% graduation rate.

#18
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C+ Bellingham, WA

With annual in-state tuition at $4,431, Bellingham Technical College in Bellingham, Washington is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 2,047 students.

#19
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C+ Toppenish, WA

Heritage University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Toppenish, Washington with about 937 students. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.

#20

C+ Spokane, WA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,461, Spokane Community College in Spokane, Washington is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 6,813 students.

#21

C+ Wenatchee, WA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,267, Wenatchee Valley College in Wenatchee, Washington is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 43% graduation rate.

#22

C+ Olympia, WA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,252, South Puget Sound Community College in Olympia, Washington is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 44% graduation rate.

#23

C+ Mount Vernon, WA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,400, Skagit Valley College in Mount Vernon, Washington is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $43,505 within ten years.

#24

C+ Moses Lake, WA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,059, Big Bend Community College in Moses Lake, Washington is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $43,814 within ten years.

#25

C+ Walla Walla, WA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,279, Walla Walla Community College in Walla Walla, Washington is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 2,967 students.

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