The Council of Presidents is the association of Washington state’s six public four-year college and universities. For more than 50 years we have worked to advance collaboration, cooperation, innovation, and efficiency across our sector and broader higher education to help drive economic prosperity, fiscal responsibility, and the advancement of sound public policy.
Who we are
Our Institutions
Central is located in the heart of Washington State in the beautiful city of Ellensburg, less than two hours east of Seattle and three hours west of Spokane.
Eastern is located in Cheney, Washington, less than 17 miles from Spokane, Washington’s 2nd largest city.
Evergreen is an innovative public liberal arts college, located 15 minutes from the heart of Olympia, Washington.
The University of Washington (UW) is a cutting-edge research university, located in the heart of Seattle, Washington. There are also UW branch campuses in Tacoma and Bothell.
The main campus of Washington State University is located in Pullman, though there are also regional locations throughout the state in Spokane and the Tri-Cities, as well as in Vancouver, Washington.
Western, nationally recognized for its premier academics and collaborative learning, is located in Bellingham, Washington, 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles from Vancouver, British Columbia.