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Universities, Colleges and Libraries

Universities and Colleges

Antioch University - Seattle
Founded on principles of rigorous liberal arts education, innovative experiential learning and socially engaged citizenship, Antioch is a refreshingly small, accredited university in Downtown Seattle providing Master's degrees, a B.A. completion program in liberal studies, a doctorate in clinical psychology plus teaching and other professional certificates.

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Art Institute of Seattle
The Art Institute of Seattle channels the creativity inherent in life's transitions into life-long careers focused on the creativity of the commercial arts. AIS awards bachelor degrees and associate degrees, and provides non-degree programs in the creative and applied arts, including design, media, fashion, and culinary programs.

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Bastyr University
Bastyr University, located north of Seattle, is one of the world's leading academic centers for advancing knowledge in the natural health sciences. A pioneer in natural medicine, Bastyr continues to be in the forefront of developing the model for 21st century medicine.

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Cornish College of the Arts
Cornish College of the Arts is one of only three private, nonprofit performing and visual arts colleges in the nation, and offers a distinctive blend of visual and performing arts grounded in a core curriculum of humanities and sciences. A four-year college located in Seattle, Cornish offers a Bachelor of Music degree and Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in art, dance, design, theater, and performance production.

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Pacific Lutheran University
PLU's liberal arts and professional programs prepare students for a lifetime of success in a rapidly changing and highly competitive world. Students gain skills in decision making, analysis, communication and reasoning, and are given more choices than are found at a small college and more personal attention than are found at a large public school.

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Seattle Pacific University
Located minutes from Downtown Seattle, and established in the Pacific Northwest more than a century ago by Free Methodist pioneers, SPU is a comprehensive Christian university of the liberal arts, sciences and professions.

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Seattle University
Seattle University, founded in 1891, is a Jesuit Catholic university located in Seattle. More than 7,200 students are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs. U.S. News and World Report's "Best Colleges 2007" ranks SU among the top 10 schools in the west that offer a full range of masters and undergraduate programs.

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University of Puget Sound
At UPS, education is an invitation to express yourself. This University’s liberal arts curriculum is grounded in the fundamental skills of critical thinking, cogent discussion, and convincing writing. Students find an ideal setting for self-discovery, intellectual discourse, and engaging activities.

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University of Washington - Bothell
The University of Washington Bothell was founded in 1990 to serve King and Snohomish counties and north Puget Sound area students seeking four-year degrees. UW Bothell is a student-focused undergraduate and graduate experience, with interdisciplinary teaching a key element of the education.

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University of Washington - Seattle
Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest state-supported institutions of higher education on the West Coast and is one of the preeminent research universities in the world.

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University of Washington - Tacoma
Since opening its doors in 1990, the University of Washington Tacoma has provided high-quality programs leading to bachelor's and master's degrees. Most students come from Pierce County and surrounding counties, and the majority of them remain in the area, using what they've learned in the classroom to make important contributions to their communities.

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Libraries

Everett Public Library
The Everett Public Library operates two libraries that provide city residents with access to exceptional book and media collections, reference services, on-line resources, home library services, a bookmobile and programs for adults, children and families.  The library’s staff includes specialists in adult reference, children’s books, local history and career information. 

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King County Library System
KCLS is one of the highest circulating libraries in the United. It serves about 1.2 million residents, and offers a collection of more than 3.6 million items including books, periodicals, newspapers, audio and videotapes, films, CDs, DVDs and extensive online resources.

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Pierce County Library System
The Pierce County Library System's 17 branches and three bookmobiles bring people together, enrich lives and provide children and adults with opportunities to learn.  The libraries offer families and children fun, education and free access to more than a million books, CDs and films, and numerous programs to help kids read and do their homework.

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Puyallup Public Library
The Puyallup Public Library creates an open environment that brings the power of information, literacy, imagination and inspiration to all the people of our community.  At the heart of community services, the Library contributes to a high quality of life by progressively promoting literacy, responding to diverse needs, and providing rich collections and technology, while preparing for future generations.

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Seattle Public Libraries
With 29 branches in the City of Seattle, Seattle Public Libraries provides easy access to a vast array of ideas and information, and supports lifelong learning and love of reading. The award-winning design for the Central Library in Downtown Seattle has become a destination for residents and visitors alike.

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