Colleges · Parkland
Colleges in Parkland, WA
Parkland is home to Pacific Lutheran University, with about 2,685 students on campus. 8 more colleges are within 15 miles.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSCollege
1degree-granting, in Parkland
Students on campus
2,685fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Pacific Lutheran University2,685 on campus
Most selective
Pacific Lutheran Universityadmits 78% of applicants
Lowest net price
Pacific Lutheran University$19,589 a year after aid
Every college
The college in Parkland
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Parkland
17 more colleges are within 30 miles of Parkland.
Clover Park Technical CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Lakewood3.7 mi2,695 studentsPierce College DistrictUniversity or college · Public · Lakewood6.6 mi3,940 studentsUniversity of Washington-Tacoma CampusUniversity or college · Public · Tacoma7.1 mi4,497 studentsBates Technical CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Tacoma7.6 mi3,299 studentsNorthwest College of Art & DesignUniversity or college · For-profit · Tacoma7.7 mi150 studentsTacoma Community CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Tacoma8.2 mi4,119 studentsUniversity of Puget SoundUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Tacoma8.6 mi1,914 studentsFaith International UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Tacoma10.3 mi208 studentsGreen River CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Auburn17.1 mi4,707 studentsHighline CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Des Moines18.2 mi3,517 students
7 more within 30 miles.
Straight-line distance from the center of Parkland. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus.