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Four Year College/Universities

Applying and Getting In

If you aspire to attend a four-year university in Washington state, you must apply for admission. Some important factors influencing admission include:
 

  • Application deadlines
  • The application fee
  • High school curriculum required
  • Application supplements required 
  • Class ranking
  • High school GPA (or college GPA if taking Running Start) 
  • SAT or ACT scores
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Letters of recommendations 

Transfer Pathways

You can take various paths to a certificate, associate degree or a bachelor's degree. A large percentage of those who enter a four-year university as freshmen graduate from that institution. Others may enroll at one four-year university and then transfer to another. And still others start at a community college and transfer to a four-year university.  

Visiting College

Visit the links below for information on student and family visits to Washington colleges and universities. Many schools take students on campus visits throughout the year and college representatives visit schools to talk with students. You can also take a virtual tour of your dream school, or other schools you are interested in by checking their websites. Or, make your own plans today - see which school fits you best!

State Schools in Washington  

Private Schools in Washington