Ranking
Best English Language and Literature, General Colleges in Washington 2026
University of Washington-Seattle Campus leads this ROI ranking with a A value grade and a 13.92 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 16 colleges here by earnings against net price.
16 Washington colleges offering English Language and Literature, General, ranked by EduGradify value grade.
- Schools ranked
- 16
- Cheapest net price
- $13,886
- Top earnings 10y
- $78,892
- Public / Private
- 5 / 11
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
A- ROI score
- 13.92
- Net price
- $14,091
- Earnings 10y
- $78,466
- Acceptance
- 39.2%
Washington State University
A- ROI score
- 11.51
- Net price
- $14,971
- Earnings 10y
- $68,905
- Acceptance
- 86.6%
Eastern Washington University
B- ROI score
- 10.42
- Net price
- $13,886
- Earnings 10y
- $57,897
- Acceptance
- 90.8%
Pacific Lutheran University
B- ROI score
- 8.55
- Net price
- $19,589
- Earnings 10y
- $66,990
- Acceptance
- 78%
Heritage University
B- ROI score
- 8.46
- Net price
- $14,598
- Earnings 10y
- $49,416
- Acceptance
- Open / not reported
Central Washington University
B- ROI score
- 8.33
- Net price
- $18,476
- Earnings 10y
- $61,580
- Acceptance
- 90.6%
Western Washington University
C- ROI score
- 7.38
- Net price
- $21,193
- Earnings 10y
- $62,569
- Acceptance
- 93.3%
Walla Walla University
C- ROI score
- 6.63
- Net price
- $23,329
- Earnings 10y
- $61,885
- Acceptance
- Open / not reported
Seattle Pacific University
C- ROI score
- 6.59
- Net price
- $24,488
- Earnings 10y
- $64,506
- Acceptance
- 83.4%
Northwest University
C- ROI score
- 6.16
- Net price
- $22,288
- Earnings 10y
- $54,914
- Acceptance
- 83.2%
Gonzaga University
C- ROI score
- 5.62
- Net price
- $35,119
- Earnings 10y
- $78,892
- Acceptance
- 81.7%
Saint Martin's University
C- ROI score
- 5.52
- Net price
- $28,119
- Earnings 10y
- $62,092
- Acceptance
- 89.8%
Whitworth University
C- ROI score
- 5.52
- Net price
- $26,534
- Earnings 10y
- $58,561
- Acceptance
- 89.8%
Seattle University
C- ROI score
- 5.43
- Net price
- $34,662
- Earnings 10y
- $75,272
- Acceptance
- 76.9%
Whitman College
D- ROI score
- 5.07
- Net price
- $33,313
- Earnings 10y
- $67,589
- Acceptance
- 38.2%
University of Puget Sound
D- ROI score
- 4.53
- Net price
- $38,394
- Earnings 10y
- $69,594
- Acceptance
- 72.3%
How we picked this list
This list starts with Washington schools with positive English Language and Literature, General program-share evidence, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 7.48 (5 public, 11 private).
Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.
FAQ
Who leads this ranking?
University of Washington-Seattle Campus in Seattle, WA tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is A.
How does EduGradify pick this list?
We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.
How many Washington colleges are in this list?
16 Washington colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.
What does net price mean here?
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?
Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.