Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Tacoma, Washington |
| Online | washington.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in downtown Tacoma, Washington, UW Tacoma occupies renovated historic warehouse buildings along Pacific Avenue, approximately 30 miles south of Seattle. The urban campus, established in 1990 as a branch of the University of Washington system, integrates restored nineteenth-century industrial architecture with modern educational facilities across its 46-acre footprint. Operating as a public urban-serving university, UW Tacoma emphasizes programs in business, technology, education, and social welfare, while maintaining strong ties to the South Puget Sound's business community through various partnerships and initiatives. The campus features a mix of commuter and residential student facilities, with several university-owned apartment buildings providing housing options in the downtown district. As part of the University of Washington system, the campus shares the Husky mascot with its Seattle counterpart while maintaining its own distinct identity within the South Sound region.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
UWT is rated within the top 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 960/1180 |
| ACT | 16/24 |
| GPA | 3.41 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $60 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Washington Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $900 |
| Other Fees | $1,293 |
| Room and Board | $15,948 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,582 |
| Total One Year Cost | $33,247 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $900 |
| Other Fees | $1,293 |
| Room and Board | $15,948 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,582 |
| Total One Year Cost | $62,601 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 48% |
| Business | 22% |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 10% |
| Health Professions | 8% |
| Social Sciences | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=377564 IPEDS survey data for University of Washington Tacoma Campus.
Current students may use the University of Washington Tacoma Campus GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025