Lacey is a city in Washington and it is the county seat of Thurston county. Its population is 52,592. There are 11 colleges near Lacey, Washington - 6 public and 5 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 10 colleges are in 30 miles from Lacey. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 6 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 34,097 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $26,499 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 80.82% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,186.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Martin's University In Lacey |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$45,510 | $17,332 | 1,390 | 11 to 1 |
| The Evergreen State College 8.9 miles from Lacey |
Public four-years |
$31,905 ($9,264) | $29,406 ($13,458) | 2,490 | 17 to 1 |
| Pierce College District 13.6 miles from Lacey |
Public four-years |
$5,976 ($5,418) | Not Offered | 8,137 | 13 to 1 |
| Clover Park Technical College 16.6 miles from Lacey |
Public four-years |
$6,634 | Not Offered | 3,408 | 20 to 1 |
| Pacific Lutheran University 18.0 miles from Lacey |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$50,916 | $30,535 | 2,797 | 12 to 1 |
| Tacoma Community College 18.7 miles from Lacey |
Public four-years |
$11,646 ($5,507) | Not Offered | 6,199 | 17 to 1 |
| Faith International University 20.8 miles from Lacey |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$8,850 | $7,350 | 464 | 16 to 1 |
| University of Puget Sound 21.1 miles from Lacey |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$62,898 | $41,422 | 1,864 | 10 to 1 |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus 21.6 miles from Lacey |
Public four-years |
$43,404 ($13,168) | $33,006 ($18,987) | 4,965 | 15 to 1 |
| Northwest College of Art & Design 22.0 miles from Lacey |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$18,100 | Not Offered | 139 | 34 to 1 |
| Centralia College 24.2 miles from Lacey |
Public four-years |
$5,651 ($5,266) | Not Offered | 2,244 | 16 to 1 |
