Top Party Colleges in the State of Washington (2023)

Back in the day, Wazzu earned the reputation of the state’s number one party school. If you know a Coug alum - then you know they usually like to have a good time. Is Washington State University still the party school others can only hope to measure up to in 2023?

Scroll down and find out.

Below are the 25 in state schools’ party reputation in 2023 - ranked from not so party to Partyville USA (as per Niche.com)

How were the colleges graded on their party scene and current reputation? 

The 2023 Top Party Schools ranking is based on student reviews and nightlife statistics. Top party colleges have a vibrant and diverse party scene - they offer fun options both on and off campus and students rate their peers as being fun, friendly, and into partying.

-Niche.com

#25 Northwest Indian College -Bellingham, WA (Acceptance rate: 100%)

Overall Niche Grade: C

Party Scene: B

#24 Walla Walla University - College Place, WA (Acceptance rate: 100%)

Overall Niche Grade: C

Party Scene: B

#23 Whitworth University - Spokane, WA (Acceptance rate: 91%)

Overall Niche Grade: B+

Party Scene: C

#22 University of Washington (Bothell) -  Bothell, WA (Acceptance rate: 83%)

Overall Niche Grade: B

Party Scene: C

#21 Seattle Pacific University - Seattle, WA (Acceptance rate: 92%)

Overall Niche Grade: B+

Party Scene: C

#20 Charter College Alaska -  Vancouver, WA (Acceptance rate: 100%)

Overall Niche Grade: B-

Party Scene: C

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#19 DigiPen Institute of Technology - Redmond, WA (Acceptance rate: 46%)

Overall Niche Grade: B+

Party Scene: C

#18 Bellevue College - Bellevue, WA (Acceptance rate: 100%)

Overall Niche Grade: C

Party Scene: C+

#17 Saint Martin’s University - Lacey, WA (Acceptance rate: 72%)

Overall Niche Grade: B-

Party Scene: C+

#16 Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom - Lakewood, WA (Acceptance rate: 100%)

Overall Niche Grade: C-

Party Scene: C+

#15 University of Washington (Tacoma) - Tacoma, WA (Acceptance rate: 83%)

Overall Niche Grade: B+

Party Scene: C+

#14 Northwest University - Kirkland, WA (Acceptance rate: 96%)

Overall Niche Grade: B+

Party Scene: C+

#13 Heritage University - Toppenish, WA (Acceptance rate: 100%)

Overall Niche Grade: B

Party Scene: C+

#12 Pacific Lutheran University - Tacoma, WA (Acceptance rate: 88%)

Overall Niche Grade: B

Party Scene: B-

#11 The Evergreen State College - Olympia, WA (Acceptance rate: 99%)

Overall Niche Grade: C

Party Scene: B-

#10 University of Puget Sound - Tacoma, WA (Acceptance rate: 88%)

Overall Niche Grade: B+

Party Scene: B-

#9 Whitman College -  Walla Walla, WA (Acceptance rate: 59%)

Overall Niche Grade: B+

Party Scene: B-

#8 Seattle University - Seattle, WA (Acceptance rate: 82%)

Overall Niche Grade: B+

Party Scene: B

#7 Central Washington University - Ellensburg, WA (Acceptance rate: 88%)

Overall Niche Grade: B-

Party Scene: B

#6 Western Washington University - Bellingham, WA (Acceptance rate: 96%)

Overall Niche Grade: B

Party Scene: B

#5 Gonzaga University - Spokane, WA (Acceptance rate: 76%)

Overall Niche Grade: B+

Party Scene: B+

#4 Cornish College of the Arts - Seattle, WA (Acceptance rate: 64%)

Overall Niche Grade: C+

Party Scene: B+

#3 Eastern Washington University - Cheney, WA (Acceptance rate: 97%)

Overall Niche Grade: B-

Party Scene: B+

#2 University of Washington - Seattle, WA (Acceptance rate: 53%)

Overall Niche Grade: A+

Party Scene: A

#1 Washington State University - Pullman, WA (Acceptance rate: 86%)

Overall Niche Grade: A-

Party Scene: A+

NOTE: Even with Wazzu’s top billing as Washington’s Party School, it is ranked #41 nationally. If you want to experience the best college party atmosphere in America, consider these TOP FIVE PARTY SCHOOLS (ranked #1 to 5):

#1 University of California (Santa Barbara)

#2 Tulane University - New Orleans, Louisiana

#3 Florida State University - Tallahassee, Florida

#4 University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa, Alabama

#5 Howard University - Washington DC

INFO SOURCE: Niche.com