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Cheapest Colleges in Washington 2026

Northwest Indian College leads this list with an average net price of $3,136 per year. EduGradify shows 25 colleges here after checking federal net-price and earnings data.

The lowest-net-price colleges in Washington that report federal earnings.

Schools ranked
25
Cheapest net price
$3,136
Top earnings 10y
$78,466
Public / Private
25 / 0

How we picked this list

This list starts with Washington colleges, removes schools without usable net-price data, then sorts from lowest average net price upward. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 13.71 (25 public, 0 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.

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FAQ

Who leads this ranking?

Northwest Indian College in Bellingham, WA tops this ranking. Average net price is $3,136 per year.

How does EduGradify pick this list?

We rank this set by net price/yr 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?

49 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.