University of Washington at Seattle
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$10,629
Avg in-state tuition
$37,998
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About University of Washington at Seattle
The University of Washington at Seattle is a large public university located on an urban campus in Seattle, Washington. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 32,244, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 56%. The university offers 248 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 82%, and a student-faculty ratio of 20:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $10,629, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $37,998.
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- #9 Ranked in Best Doctorate in Applied Behavior Analysis Programs
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
56% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards93% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards82% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsACT 25th-75th Percentile 27-33
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1200-1453
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards48k
Students enrolled
11%
Online student enrollment
20:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
40%
Asian
22%
Non-U.S. Citizen
16%
Hispanic
8%
Two or more races
7%
Unknown
3%
Black
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
55%
Socio-economic diversity
20% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
14
Total Online Enrollment
5,389
Percent of Programs Online
98% On-campus
2% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 1% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 4% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $10,629 | $37,998 |
Graduate | $16,278 | $29,178 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $900 |
On-campus room and board | $13,887 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,787 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $13,887 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,787 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,003 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $28,203 | $55,572 |
Off-campus without family | $28,203 | $55,572 |
Off-campus with family | $14,532 | $41,901 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
26%
State Grant Aid
21%
Institution Grant Aid
38%
Pell Grant
20%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$15k
Average student debt after graduation
$50k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FBS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Beach Volleyball
- Football
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Plant Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Architecture And Related Services
BA
MA
DOC
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural History and Criticism, General
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Real Estate Development
BA
MA
DOC
3Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Russian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
American Indian/Native American Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Area Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Japanese Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Chinese Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Southeast Asian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Scandinavian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
South Asian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
BA
MA
DOC
European Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
Asian Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
Latin American Studies
BA
MA
DOC
4Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Physiology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Botany/Plant Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Microbiology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Immunology
BA
MA
DOC
Human/Medical Genetics
BA
MA
DOC
Genetics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacology
BA
MA
DOC
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
BA
MA
DOC
Neurobiology and Neurophysiology
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
Epidemiology
BA
MA
DOC
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
BA
MA
DOC
Biostatistics
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other
BA
MA
DOC
5Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Taxation
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Auditing
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
6Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
7Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Informatics
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration andManagement, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
8Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Language Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
BA
MA
DOC
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Social Studies Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Learning Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Statistics and Research Methods
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
BA
MA
DOC
9Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
- All Track Combined
- Basketball
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