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17 universities in Washington for international students (2026–27)
17 universities in Washington are on the Common App for 2026–27. The table shows each one's city, first deadline, application fee for international students, acceptance rate and published tuition. Some public universities use their own application instead of the Common App, so they aren't listed here.
Updated September 25, 2026
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17 of 17 universities
| University | City | First deadline | Intl fee | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Washington University | Ellensburg | Rolling | $60 | 90.6% | $27,526 |
| Eastern Washington University | Cheney | Jul 26, 2027 · RD | $65 | 90.7% | $25,959 |
| The Evergreen State College | Olympia | Rolling | $60 | 96.4% | $31,905 |
| Gonzaga University | Spokane | Nov 15, 2026 · EA | $60 | 81.7% | $55,480 |
| Northwest University | Kirkland | Nov 15, 2026 · EA | $30 | 83.2% | $36,035 |
| Pacific Lutheran University | Tacoma | Rolling | $0 | 78% | $52,254 |
| Saint Martin's University | Lacey | Rolling | $0 | 89.8% | $45,510 |
| Seattle Pacific University | Seattle | Nov 1, 2026 · EA | $50 | 83.4% | $40,407 |
| Seattle University | Seattle | Nov 1, 2026 · ED | $60 | 76.9% | $56,721 |
| University of Puget Sound | Tacoma | Nov 1, 2026 · ED | $65 | 72.2% | $62,898 |
| University of Washington (UW) | Seattle | Nov 15, 2026 · RD | $95 | 39.1% | $43,209 |
| University of Washington Bothell | Bothell | Nov 15, 2026 · EA | $85 | 90.6% | $43,155 |
| University of Washington Tacoma | Tacoma | Nov 15, 2026 · EA | $75 | 82.5% | $43,404 |
| Washington State University | Pullman | Rolling | $70 | 86.6% | $29,950 |
| Western Washington University | Bellingham | Nov 1, 2026 · EA | $70 | 93.2% | $28,707 |
| Whitman College | Walla Walla | Nov 15, 2026 · ED | $60 | 38.1% | $64,050 |
| Whitworth University | Spokane | Nov 15, 2026 · EA | $0 | 89.8% | $52,880 |
Built from each university's 2026–27 requirements as published on the Common App (updated September 25, 2026). Universities can change them during the season: confirm on the official page before you apply. Acceptance rates, international enrollment and costs come from the US Department of Education (IPEDS): fall 2024 admissions and enrollment, 2024–25 published tuition and fees. Download as CSV
Questions
How many universities in Washington are on the Common App?
17 for 2026–27.
Which universities in Washington are free to apply to for international students?
3 charge international applicants no application fee, including Pacific Lutheran University, Saint Martin's University and Whitworth University.
What is the most selective university in Washington?
On the Common App, Whitman College: 38.1% of first-year applicants admitted for fall 2024.
What is the most affordable university in Washington?
By published out-of-state tuition and fees for 2024–25, Eastern Washington University: $25,959.