Best public colleges in Washington

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- Niche Grade: B-
- Location: Bellingham, WA
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 1,136 (13:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: not available

#10. Bellingham Technical College
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- Niche Grade: B-
- Location: Cheney, WA
- Acceptance Rate: 92%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 6,034 (14:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 880-1090

#9. Eastern Washington University
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- Niche Grade: B-
- Location: Walla Walla, WA
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 1,778 (12:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: not available

#8. Walla Walla Community College
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- Niche Grade: B-
- Location: Bellingham, WA
- Acceptance Rate: 91%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 12,558 (16:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1110-1350

#7. Western Washington University
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- Niche Grade: B-
- Location: Ellensburg, WA
- Acceptance Rate: 90%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 7,074 (15:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 930-1150

#6. Central Washington University
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- Niche Grade: B
- Location: Tacoma, WA
- Acceptance Rate: 83%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: not available (not available:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 960-1180

#5. University of Washington - Tacoma
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- Niche Grade: B
- Location: Bothell, WA
- Acceptance Rate: 92%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 4,512 (19:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1170-1470

#4. University of Washington - Bothell
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- Niche Grade: B+
- Location: Renton, WA
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 1,071 (14:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: not available

#3. Renton Technical College
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- Niche Grade: A-
- Location: Pullman, WA
- Acceptance Rate: 85%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 19,321 (13:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1020-1210

#2. Washington State University
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- Niche Grade: A+
- Location: Seattle, WA
- Acceptance Rate: 43%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 29,863 (6:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: not available

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

#1. University of Washington
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