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University of Washington-Seattle Campus

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Admission Factor Importance

Academic

Rigor of secondary school recordVery Important
Academic GPAVery Important
Application EssayVery Important
Class rankNot Considered
Standardized test scoresNot Considered
Recommendation(s)Not Considered

Non-academic

State residencyVery Important
Extracurricular activitiesImportant
Talent/abilityImportant
First generationImportant
Volunteer workImportant
Work experienceImportant
Character/personal qualitiesConsidered
InterviewNot Considered
Alumni/ae relationNot Considered
Geographical residenceNot Considered
Religious affiliation/commitmentNot Considered
Level of applicant's interestNot Considered

Cost & Tuition

In-State Tuition: $12,643

In-State Cost of Attendance: $30,282

Out-of-State Tuition: $41,997

Out-of-State Cost of Attendance: $59,636

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Scholarships & Grants

Students with need-based aid: 2,548

Average need-based scholarship/grant: $21,532

Students with non-need merit aid: 628

Average non-need merit scholarship/grant: $4,399

Student Debt

Median total debt: $12,375

Students with federal loans: 15.8%

Students with Pell grants: 15.5%

Career Outcomes

All graduates median earnings:

After 1 year: $53,990

After 5 years: $78,604

Majors(137 programs)

  1. Computer and Information Sciences, General.(499 graduates)
  2. Research and Experimental Psychology.(473 graduates)
  3. Communication and Media Studies.(463 graduates)
  4. Computer Science.(378 graduates)
  5. Political Science and Government.(356 graduates)
  6. Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.(320 graduates)
  7. Economics.(312 graduates)
  8. Finance and Financial Management Services.(299 graduates)
  9. Public Health.(261 graduates)
  10. Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.(224 graduates)
  11. Human Biology.(208 graduates)
  12. Physics.(207 graduates)
  13. Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences.(203 graduates)
  14. Natural Resources Conservation and Research.(202 graduates)
  15. Area Studies.(193 graduates)
  16. Mathematics.(190 graduates)
  17. Marketing.(176 graduates)
  18. Sociology.(168 graduates)
  19. Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.(158 graduates)
  20. Biology, General.(156 graduates)
  21. Civil Engineering.(135 graduates)
  22. Geography and Cartography.(134 graduates)
  23. Fine and Studio Arts.(130 graduates)
  24. History.(130 graduates)
  25. Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences.(125 graduates)
  26. Accounting and Related Services.(125 graduates)
  27. Mechanical Engineering.(124 graduates)
  28. Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate).(121 graduates)
  29. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.(119 graduates)
  30. English Language and Literature, General.(118 graduates)
  31. Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.(116 graduates)
  32. Education, General.(106 graduates)
  33. Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.(96 graduates)
  34. Chemical Engineering.(93 graduates)
  35. Biomedical/Medical Engineering.(80 graduates)
  36. Chemistry.(78 graduates)
  37. Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.(74 graduates)
  38. Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.(72 graduates)
  39. Social Sciences, General.(72 graduates)
  40. Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.(68 graduates)
  41. Microbiological Sciences and Immunology.(67 graduates)
  42. Neurobiology and Neurosciences.(66 graduates)
  43. Architecture.(64 graduates)
  44. Applied Mathematics.(64 graduates)
  45. Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.(62 graduates)
  46. Philosophy.(60 graduates)
  47. Architectural Sciences and Technology.(59 graduates)
  48. Industrial Engineering.(58 graduates)
  49. Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.(57 graduates)
  50. Materials Engineering(52 graduates)
  51. Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.(47 graduates)
  52. Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.(44 graduates)
  53. Design and Applied Arts.(44 graduates)
  54. East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.(43 graduates)
  55. Anthropology.(41 graduates)
  56. Journalism.(40 graduates)
  57. Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.(40 graduates)
  58. Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.(39 graduates)
  59. Computer Engineering.(38 graduates)
  60. Astronomy and Astrophysics.(38 graduates)
  61. Health and Medical Administrative Services.(37 graduates)
  62. Nutrition Sciences.(35 graduates)
  63. Social Work.(33 graduates)
  64. Film/Video and Photographic Arts.(33 graduates)
  65. City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning.(30 graduates)
  66. Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.(30 graduates)
  67. Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.(28 graduates)
  68. Business Administration, Management and Operations.(28 graduates)
  69. Statistics.(27 graduates)
  70. Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.(26 graduates)
  71. Music.(26 graduates)
  72. Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.(24 graduates)
  73. Dance.(24 graduates)
  74. Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering.(23 graduates)
  75. Human Computer Interaction.(23 graduates)
  76. Human Resources Management and Services.(23 graduates)
  77. Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology.(20 graduates)
  78. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.(15 graduates)
  79. Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.(13 graduates)
  80. Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.(12 graduates)
  81. Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.(10 graduates)
  82. Archeology.(9 graduates)
  83. Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.(8 graduates)
  84. Sustainability Studies.(8 graduates)
  85. Botany/Plant Biology.(6 graduates)
  86. Engineering, Other.(4 graduates)
  87. Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.(4 graduates)
  88. Turkic, Uralic-Altaic, Caucasian, and Central Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.(4 graduates)
  89. Religion/Religious Studies.(4 graduates)
  90. Food Science and Technology.
  91. Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management.
  92. Forestry.
  93. Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management.
  94. Natural Resources and Conservation, Other.
  95. Environmental Design.
  96. Interior Architecture.
  97. Landscape Architecture.
  98. Architectural History and Criticism.
  99. Architecture and Related Services, Other.
  100. Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.
  101. Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
  102. Computer Software and Media Applications.
  103. Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education.
  104. Special Education and Teaching.
  105. Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.
  106. Education, Other.
  107. Ceramic Sciences and Engineering.
  108. Metallurgical Engineering.
  109. Mining and Mineral Engineering.
  110. Forest Engineering.
  111. Operations Research.
  112. South Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
  113. Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.
  114. Apparel and Textiles.
  115. Library Science and Administration.
  116. Zoology/Animal Biology.
  117. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
  118. Science, Technology and Society.
  119. Natural Sciences.
  120. International/Global Studies.
  121. Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
  122. Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management.
  123. Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
  124. Psychology, General.
  125. Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
  126. Psychology, Other.
  127. Criminal Justice and Corrections.
  128. Urban Studies/Affairs.
  129. Social Sciences, Other.
  130. Visual and Performing Arts, Other.
  131. Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
  132. Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
  133. Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
  134. Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
  135. Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.
  136. Management Information Systems and Services.
  137. Construction Management.

Institution Details

Undergraduate Enrollment: 31,588 students

Admission Rate: 42.5%

Retention Rate: 94.9%

Graduation Rate: 83.7%

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Student Demographics

White (33.9%)
Hispanic (9.7%)
Black (3.9%)
Asian (27.3%)
Two or More (7.9%)
International (12.7%)

Gender Distribution

Men (43.2%)
Women (56.8%)

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