Chances of getting into University of Washington Seattle Campus
Acceptance Rate
How hard is it to get into UW-Seattle and can I get accepted?
The acceptance rate at UW-Seattle is 56%. It ranks #3 in Washington for lowest rate of acceptance. UW-Seattle is a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Last year, 24,456 out of 43,778 applicants were admitted.
The school has extremely high admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 20 percent (SAT 1200/1453 ACT 27/33). University of Washington Seattle Campus typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.79. 29% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
The UW-Seattle application fee is $80 and applications are due by Dec 1.
Testing Requirements
You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. University of Washington Seattle Campus is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to confirm the most up to date testing requirements.
UW-Seattle SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 590 |
| SAT Math 25th | 610 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1200 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 700 |
| SAT Math 75th | 753 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1453 |
| Average SAT Score | 1330
|
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of Washington Seattle Campus?
University of Washington Seattle Campus typically prefers applicants to be in the top 24 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1200 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1070. The average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1330 out of 1600. UW-Seattle ranks #2 in Washington and #100 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 80 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
UW-Seattle ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 26 |
| ACT Math 25th | 26 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 27 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 35 |
| ACT Math 75th | 32 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 33 |
| Average ACT Score | 30
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ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into UW-Seattle?
Admission data indicates that UW-Seattle regularly accepts students with ACT's of 27 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 15 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 24 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 30 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 33 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #2 in Washington and #99 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score. 31 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Washington Seattle Campus.
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
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UW-Seattle GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
What GPA do you need to get into University of Washington Seattle Campus?
Applicants require exceptionally good grades to get into UW-Seattle. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Washington Seattle Campus was 3.79 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #1 in Washington for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as UW-Seattle accepts 56% of students who apply.
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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2021
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Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 23,346 | 20,432 | 43,778 |
| Accepted | 14,141 | 10,315 | 24,456 |
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 50% | 56% |
| Enrolled | 3,994 | 3,033 | 7,027 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 28% | 29% | 29% |
Fall 2022 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Days left to Apply
The application deadline for Fall 2022 has passed. Applications were due on Dec 1, 2022.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Washington Seattle Campus is $80.
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of Washington Seattle Campus and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=236948 IPEDS survey data for University of Washington Seattle Campus.
FAQs
Does University of Washington Seattle Campus prefer SAT or ACT?
80% of students submit their SAT scores to UW-Seattle. 31% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into University of Washington Seattle Campus?
56% of those who apply are granted admission to UW-Seattle. Admission competition is low and the college has exceptional admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for University of Washington Seattle Campus?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1200 and 1453. 80% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for University of Washington Seattle Campus?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 27 and 33. 31% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.