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University of Washington

University of Washington is a large, public institution located in Seattle, wa. University of Washington offers undergraduate degrees in 392 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 30,931 undergraduates
cost $12,242 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into University of Washington? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 47.5%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Washington is known for one of its top majors: Computer and Information Sciences, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 21:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
21 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Computer Science and Information Technology
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Other
Engineering and Technology

Popular majors

Computer and Information Sciences, General
Research and Experimental Psychology
Computer Science
Political Science and Government
Communication and Media Studies
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Finance and Financial Management Services

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $12,242
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,068
Books & supplies $900
Other expenses $2,880
Cost of attendance* $32,090
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $32,090 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $40,740
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,068
Books & supplies $900
Other expenses $2,880
Cost of attendance* $60,588
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $60,588 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Washington has a total undergraduate enrollment of 30,931, with gender binary students split 43% male and 57% female.

Total enrollment

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Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
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African American %
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Hispanic American %
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Asian %
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Native American %
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Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
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Multiracial %
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Unknown %
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Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 1400 NE Campus Parkway, Seattle, WA 98195-4550
phone N/A
address www.washington.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Washington to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Washington?

University of Washington is located in Seattle, wa.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Washington? 

The acceptance rate for University of Washington is 48%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Washington?

The average high school GPA for University of Washington students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Washington?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Washington including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $128,360.

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