Overview
Student Population
| Location | Seattle, Washington |
| Online | washington.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Seattle, Washington, University of Washington Seattle Campus is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 45,579 prospective students applied, and 23,592 were granted admission. Of those admitted 6,992 enrolled in the school. 41,872 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 5,528 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $10,370 plus fees of $1,095. UW-Seattle is ranked 76 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
UW-Seattle is rated within the top 18% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of Washington Seattle Campus within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#76 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Colleges in Washington
#1 in Best Public Colleges in Washington
#60 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Value Colleges in Washington
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1220/1470 |
| ACT | 27/33 |
| GPA | 3.75 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
Annual Cost to Attend
Washington Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $900 |
| Other Fees | $1,095 |
| Room and Board | $13,296 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,733 |
| Total One Year Cost | $28,394 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $900 |
| Other Fees | $1,095 |
| Room and Board | $13,296 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,733 |
| Total One Year Cost | $55,095 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 19% |
| Business | 11% |
| Biology | 10% |
| Engineering | 8% |
| Communication | 6% |
Other Colleges to Consider
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=236948 IPEDS survey data for University of Washington Seattle Campus.
Current students may use the University of Washington Seattle Campus GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.