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University of Washington Seattle Campus

Seattle, Washington

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Overview

Enrollment
52,434
University of Washington Seattle Campus overview
Location Seattle, Washington
Online washington.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large City
University of Washington Seattle Campus overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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 48,840 prospective students applied, and 26,121 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 7,252 enrolled in the school.  42,729 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 9,705 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $10,927 plus fees of $1,149. UW-Seattle is ranked 78 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

9/10
Overall
10/10
Academics
7/10
Resources
10/10
Outcomes
10/10
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

Rankings

Rankings for University of Washington Seattle Campus within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Elite
University of Washington Seattle Campus overview
SAT 1200/1453
ACT 27/33
GPA 3.82
Applications Accepted
53.5% 
University of Washington Seattle Campus overview
Applications Due Dec 1, 2022
Applicant Competition Average
Application Fee $80

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Annual Cost to Attend

Washington Resident Tuition
$10,927
In State Costs for University of Washington Seattle Campus
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$900
Other Fees$1,149
Room and Board $14,871
Budget for Other Expenses$2,793
Total One Year Cost$30,640
Out of State Resident Tuition
$38,757
Out of State Costs for University of Washington Seattle Campus
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$900
Other Fees$1,149
Room and Board $14,871
Budget for Other Expenses$2,793
Total One Year Cost$58,470

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$65,800 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
80% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by University of Washington Seattle Campus students
Subject Percent of Class
Social Sciences 19%
Business 11%
Biology 10%
Engineering 8%
Communication 6%

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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.