Academic Index Last updated: June 23, 2026

5 Best Universities in Seattle

Our data-driven ranking evaluates 5 elite institutions across Seattle to determine true academic prominence. The algorithmic evaluation processed 486.3K scholarly outputs and 25.06M peer-reviewed citations, mapping the region's total research impact. The ranking also highlights the real-world influence of these universities, represented by 47.7K notable alumni globally.

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University of Washington – Seattle

#8 in United States #8 in North America

39% Acceptance

47,335 Enrollment

1315 Avg SAT

1861 Founded

2

Seattle University

#167 in United States #191 in North America

77% Acceptance

56,997 Enrollment

1315 Avg SAT

1891 Founded

3

Seattle Pacific University

#554 in United States #609 in North America

83% Acceptance

3,722 Enrollment

1150 Avg SAT

1891 Founded

4

City University of Seattle

#877 in United States #947 in North America

100% Acceptance

12,485 Enrollment

1265 Avg SAT

1973 Founded

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Seattle Institute of East Asian Medicine

#1904 in United States #1996 in North America

97% Acceptance