University of Washington

1400 NE Campus Parkway, Seattle, WA 98195

The University of Washington is renowned as Washington’s flagship university and the top-ranked public college in the Pacific Northwest. UW takes the #59 spot among national universities in U.S. News & World Report’s rankings. It’s a highly selective school that draws students from across the U.S. and the globe.

UW is especially acclaimed for its engineering, computer science, biology, physics, and psychology programs. Students also laud the university’s research opportunities, study abroad programs, and the buzzing city of Seattle.

Group Tours

You can request a weekday group tour for 15-100 visitors here. Tours run weekdays at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., last 90 minutes, and require a chaperone per 10 students. Your charter bus can park at the UW Medical Center, and your group will meet at Schmitz Hall. UW is about 30 miles from Everett, making for a 45-minute charter bus ride.

Western Washington University

516 High St, Bellingham, WA 98225

Western Washington University is a medium-sized public university located in Bellingham. It’s ranked the top public regional college in the West by U.S. News & World Report. WWU has a 16:1 student-faculty ratio, leading to highly interactive classes.

The school is acclaimed for its programs in education, engineering, environmental science, and music. WWU also lands on many “best value” college rankings thanks to its combination of academic rigor and affordability.

Group Tours

You can request a group tour for up to 30 people here. Tours run select Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:00 a.m. and require a chaperone per 10 students. Your charter bus can park in Lot 12G. WWU lies about 60 miles north of Everett, making for a 1-hour charter bus trip.

Seattle University

901 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Seattle University is a private Jesuit Catholic university located close to downtown Seattle. It ranks as one of the top 10 schools in the West, according to U.S. News & World Report. Seattle U has a 13:1 student-faculty ratio, leading to highly interactive classes and research opportunities.

The university has outstanding business, nursing, education, and psychology programs. Seattle University also enables students to take classes at the University of Washington through a partnership program.

Group Tours

You can request a group tour for 15 or more people here. Tours run weekdays at 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. and last 60-90 minutes. Your charter bus can park in the 12th & Marion Parking Garage. Seattle University lies about 30 miles south of Everett, making for a 45-minute charter bus trip.

Gonzaga University

502 E Boone Ave, Spokane, WA 99258

Gonzaga University is a private Jesuit university located in Spokane, about 275 miles east of Everett. It’s ranked the #5 regional university in the West by U.S. News and praised for strong ROI and outcomes. Gonzaga has an impressive 11:1 student-faculty ratio.

In-demand majors include business, engineering, nursing, education, and the humanities. Gonzaga offers over 70 fields of study and opportunities for undergraduate research. Expect a scenic 4-hour charter bus trip from Everett.

Group Tours

You can request a group tour for ten or more people here. Tours run select Mondays-Fridays at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. Your charter bus can park in Lot E. Gonzaga, which lies about 275 miles east of Everett, making for a 4-hour charter bus ride.

Whitworth University

300 W Hawthorne Rd, Spokane, WA 99251

Whitworth University is a private Christian liberal arts university located in Spokane. It’s top-ranked among regional colleges in the West by U.S. News. Whitworth has a 10:1 student-faculty ratio for highly interactive classes and lots of research opportunities.

Whitworth enables students to explore over 100 programs of study ranging from biochemistry to theology. There’s also a robust study abroad program. Expect a relaxing 4-hour charter bus ride from Everett.

Group Tours

You can request a weekday group tour for ten or more visitors here. Tours run select weekdays at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Your charter bus can park in the Cowles Auditorium lot. Whitworth lies about 275 miles east of Everett, making for a 4-hour charter bus trip.

Pacific Lutheran University

121st St S, Tacoma, WA 98447

Pacific Lutheran University is a private Lutheran university located in Tacoma. It lands at #11 among regional universities in the West per U.S. News rankings. PLU boasts an impressive 12:1 student-faculty ratio, and over 50% of classes have 19 or fewer students.

PLU enables students to choose from over 75 majors ranging from arts & communication to natural sciences. Standout programs include nursing, education, business, and more. Expect a quick 1.5-hour charter bus ride from Everett.

Group Tours

You can request a group campus tour for 10-50 people here. Tours run weekdays at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. when school is in session. Your charter bus can park in the Hauge Admin lot. PLU lies just 50 miles south of Everett, making for a 1.5-hour charter bus trip.

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