University of Washington - Seattle 

School Name and Address

Contact for more information

	University of Washington
	Seattle, WA 98195
Main telephone	206.543.2100
Website	https://www.Washington.edu/
Request more information	https://admit.Washington.edu/contact/
Other sites	University of Washington Bothell Box 358500 18115 Campus Way NE Bothell, WA 98011-8246 425.352.5000 uwbinfo@uw.edu University of Washington Tacoma 1900 Commerce Street Tacoma, WA 98402-3100 253.692.4400 uwtinfo@uw.edu

General Information 

General information

Educational system	University of Washington
Public or private	Public
Type of school	University
Date founded	1861
Degrees offered	Bachelor's, Master's, First professional, Doctorate, Other advanced degrees
School accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider	Some programs; see program descriptions
School mascot	Huskies

School setting

Setting	Urban (in a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area	Seattle, WA
Population of city the school is in	617,334
Distance from campus to city center	Six miles
Public transportation to campus	Yes; Metro, Sound, and Community Transit
Student parking on campus	Limited; call 206.685.1553 or visit https://transportation.uw.edu/getting-here/plan-my-commute?ref=ng  for more information.
Campus size	634 acres
County	King

School visits

Visitor information website	https://admit.Washington.edu/visit/
School visit availability	Monday - Friday (except State holidays)
Contact to set up school visit	206.543.9198

Student Body

Enrollment

Number of full time, freshmen men	3,167
Number of full time, freshmen women	3,929
Total number of full time freshmen	7,096
Number of part time, freshmen men	33
Number of part time, freshmen women	32
Total number of part time freshmen	65
Total number of freshmen men	3,200
Total number of freshmen women	3,961
Total number of freshmen	7,161
Number of full time, undergraduate men	13,656
Number of full time, undergraduate women	15,840
Total number of full time undergraduates	29,496
Number of part time, undergraduate men	1,299
Number of part time, undergraduate women	1,304
Total number of part time undergraduates	2,603
Total number of undergraduate males	14,955
Total number of undergraduate females	17,144
Total number of undergraduate students	32,099
Total enrollment	32,099

Racial-ethnic background of undergraduate students

American Indian/Alaskan Native	Less than 1%
Asian	25%
Black	2%
Hispanic	8%
Multiracial	7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	Less than 1%
White	38%
Race/ethnicity unknown	1%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.

Out-of-state students

Percentage of students from out of state	19%
Number of states and territories represented	51

International students

Percentage of students from outside the US	15%
Number of countries represented	86

Age of students

Percentage of students 25 or older

6%

Costs 

Annual costs for full-time undergraduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 45 credits per year.)

In-state tuition	$10,370
Out-of-state tuition	$37,071
Fees	$1,433
Books and supplies	$900
Room and board (live on campus)*	$13,296
Board and transportation (live with parents)	$4,152
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Cost information website	https://www.Washington.edu/opb/tuition-fees/
Estimated personal expenditures are $2,265 annually.

Tuition rates vary by

Campus/location

Class load (number of credits taken)

Tuition refund policy

See https://finance.uw.edu/sfs/tuition/forfeiture-refund  for more information.

Tuition payment plans available

State of Washington GET program

Tuition waivers available to

School employees and their children

Senior citizens

Veterans

Financial Aid 

Contact for counseling or more information

osfa@uw.edu
206.543.6101
Financial aid office website	https://www.Washington.edu/financialaid/
Scholarship list website	https://www.Washington.edu/financialaid/types-of-aid/scholarships/

Applying for financial aid

Submit these forms	FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), WAFSA form (for Washington residents only)
Application deadline (for fall term)	January 15

Financial aid awarded to undergraduates
(Financial aid data are for the 2018-2019 academic year.)

Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen	$16,087
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package	74%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen
Loan	$3,087
Scholarship or grant	$15,306
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen)	$16,900
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package	75%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Loan	$4,047
Scholarship or grant	$15,804
Work study	$4,665
* "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs.

Who received financial aid

Number of freshmen who applied for aid	4,993
Number of freshmen who received aid	2,816
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid	16,791
Number of undergraduates who received aid	11,767

Loans

Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school	36%
Average student loan debt for last graduating class	$20,094

Financial aid programs at this school

Loans

Federal PLUS loans (for parents)

Federal Stafford loans (subsidized)

Federal Stafford loans (unsubsidized)

Institution loans (from the school)

Nursing loans

Need-based scholarships and grants

Federal Pell Grants

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Nursing

Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants

School-sponsored scholarships and grants

State-sponsored scholarships and grants

Merit-based scholarships and grants

School-sponsored scholarships in academics

School-sponsored scholarships in art

School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements

School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics

Student employment

Work study

Veteran's benefits

Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored

Admissions 

Contact for more information

philipba@uw.edu
206.543.9686
Admissions office website	https://admit.Washington.edu/
Electronic application website	http://admit.Washington.edu/Admission/Freshmen/Apply

Entrance difficulty

For incoming students

Very difficult (about 60% of all applicants accepted)

Last year's applicants

Number of male applicants	20,884
Number of male applicants accepted	9,682
Number of male applicants who enrolled	3,200
Number of female applicants	25,023
Number of female applicants accepted	12,668
Number of female applicants who enrolled	3,961
Total number of applicants	45,907
Total number of applicants accepted	22,350
Total number of applicants who enrolled	7,161

Education required for admission

High school education

High school diploma or equivalent not required.

Application dates

Notification date for fall admission applicants	March 15
Fall transfer application deadline	February 15
Notification date for fall transfer applicants	June 30
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.

Application requirements

Online application available	http://admit.Washington.edu/Admission/Freshmen/Apply
Application fee	$80
Application fee waived	Financial need
Submit these items:
Application	Required for all students
High school transcript or GED certificate	Required for some students
Written essay or personal statement	Required for all students

Factors considered by schools when evaluating applicants

High school GPA	Very important
Difficulty of high school courses	Very important
Standardized test scores	Important
High school class rank	Not considered
Recommendations	Not considered
Application essay	Very important
Character/personal qualities	Considered
Interview	Not considered
Talent or ability	Important
Extracurricular activities	Important
Level of applicant's interest	Not considered
Religious affiliation/commitment	Not considered
Work experience	Important
Related to a school graduate	Not considered
First generation college student	Important
Racial/ethnic group	Not considered

Other admissions information

Early admissions (select high school students can enroll for college credit)

Transfer student admissions

Age limit on courses to be transferred

No limit

Credits accepted for transfer students

American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations

Test scores of freshmen who enrolled at the school

SAT evidence-based reading and writing
400 - 499	3%
500 - 599	18%
600 - 699	53%
700 - 800	26%
Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score	651
SAT math
400 - 499	2%
500 - 599	15%
600 - 699	33%
700 - 800	49%
Average SAT math score	679
ACT score
12 - 17	2%
18 - 23	10%
24 - 29	35%
30 - 36	54%
Average ACT score	29

High school performance of students who enrolled at this school

Average GPA (on 4.0 scale)

3.8

Undergraduate retention and graduation

Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year	94%
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less	66%
Between four and five years	14%
Between five and six years	2%

Academics 

Degrees offered

Bachelor's

Master's

First professional

Doctorate

Graduate certificate

Other advanced degrees

School catalog

School catalog website	https://www.Washington.edu/students/gencat/
To get a catalog	Online only
Academic index website	https://www.Washington.edu/students/gencat/degree_programsTOC.html

Faculty and instruction

Academic calendar	Quarters
Number of faculty on campus	2,675
Student faculty ratio	19:1
Graduate assistants teach lower-level courses

Graduation requirements

Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree	180 credits
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements
Foreign language requirement
Internship requirement	Depends on major
Math or science requirement
Senior project requirement	Depends on major

Attendance options

Evenings

On-line/distance learning

Part time

Summer school

Weekends

Optional academic programs

Accelerated degree

Double major

Freshman honors college

Graduate courses open to undergraduates

Honors program

Student-designed major

Off-campus study

Domestic exchange available
At these US schools or through this program	University of Washington Bothell and University of Washington Tacoma, National Student Exchange
Study abroad available
In these countries	Worldwide

Military officer training (ROTC)

Army ROTC

Air Force ROTC

Naval ROTC

Alternative credit opportunities

Advanced Placement

Cooperative education

External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance)

Independent study

International Baccalaureate

Internships

Service learning programs

Computing

Computers on campus for student use

Computer lab available to students

Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms

Computer network can be accessed from off campus

Online registration for classes

Libraries

Main library name

Odegaard Undergraduate Library

Other special programs

The University offers over 130 certificate programs through the UW Professional & Continuing Education Department for non-matriculated individuals. See https://www.pce.uw.edu/  to view available programs, application, cost and registration information.

Sports 

Intercollegiate and intramural sports available

	Intercollegiate				Intramural
Sport	Men		Women		Men	Women
Archery					Yes	Yes
Badminton					Yes	Yes
Baseball	Div 1	$			Yes	Yes
Basketball	Div 1	$	Div 1	$	Yes	Yes
Bowling					Yes	Yes
Cheerleading	Yes	$	Yes	$
Crew	Yes	$	Yes	$	Yes	Yes
Cross-country running	Div 1	$	Div 1	$
Equestrian sports					Yes	Yes
Football	Div 1-A	$			Yes	Yes
Golf	Div 1	$	Club	$
Gymnastics			Div 1	$
Ice hockey					Yes	Yes
Lacrosse					Yes	Yes
Racquetball					Yes	Yes
Rock climbing					Yes	Yes
Rugby					Yes	Yes
Sailing					Yes	Yes
Skiing (cross-country)					Yes	Yes
Skiing (downhill)					Yes	Yes
Soccer	Div 1	$	Div 1	$	Yes	Yes
Softball			Div 1	$	Yes	Yes
Squash					Yes	Yes
Swimming					Yes	Yes
Table tennis					Yes	Yes
Tennis	Div 1	$	Div 1	$	Yes	Yes
Track and field	Div 1	$	Div 1	$
Triathlon					Yes	Yes
Ultimate Frisbee					Yes	Yes
Volleyball			Div 1	$	Yes	Yes
Water polo					Yes	Yes
Wrestling					Yes	Yes
$ indicates scholarships offered. For intercollegiate sports, the division is given when that information is available. “Yes” is used if a sport is offered, but the school has not specified the division. “Club” indicates intercollegiate competition is at the club level. For intramural sports, “Yes” indicates a sport is available.

Athletic association membership

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
Sports website URL	https://gohuskies.com/

Student Life 

Student activities

Choral groups

Drama or theater groups

Marching band

Newspaper

Orchestra

Radio station

Student government

TV station

Fraternities and sororities

National or local fraternities

National or local sororities

Clubs and associations

Number of student clubs and associations with open membership	800
Largest clubs and organizations on campus	Interfraternity Council/Pan-Hellenic Council, Taiwanese Student Association, Chinese Student Association, Yacht Club, Asian American Intervarsity Christian Fellowship/Muslim Students Association
Student clubs and associations website	https://hub.Washington.edu/sao/

Housing 

Contact for more information

hfsinfo@uw.edu
206.543.4059
Housing office website	https://hfs.uw.edu/

Campus housing

Percentage of students who live on campus	29%
Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend	100%
School owns or operates housing
Highest year that students are required to live on campus	Not required
Housing availability for first year students	No special consideration
Housing options	Co-ed
Housing is available for students with disabilities
Dorms require a key or code to enter

Campus housing for graduate students

School owns or operates housing for	Married graduate students, single graduate students
Housing availability for single graduate students	First come, first served
Housing availability for married graduate students	First come, first served
Housing application deadline	May 1

Student Services

Academic services for all students

Academic advising

English as a Second Language (ESL) program

Reading and study skills courses

Tutoring

Health and legal services available on campus for all students

Health clinic

Legal services

Low-cost health insurance

Psychological counseling

Other services for all students

Orientation

Placement testing

Services for students with disabilities

Disability Services Office
dso@u.Washington.edu
206.543.6450 (Voice); 206.543.6452 (TTY)
Disabilities services website	https://hr.uw.edu/dso/
Barrier-free campus
Designated parking
Housing
Interpreters for the deaf
Learning aids
Readers for the blind
Registration assistance
Services for students with learning disabilities

Services for women and families

Child daycare available on campus	Yes
Women's center	Yes

Additional services available for these groups

Adult learners

Athletes

International students

Low-income students

Minorities

Veterans

Campus security

24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus

Campus patrolled by trained security personnel

Late night transport service

See http://www.Washington.edu/safety/

Career Services

Contact for more information

Career & Internship Center
ccsfd@uw.edu
206.543.0535
Career services website	https://careers.uw.edu/

Career services offered

Alumni networking and mentoring

Career counseling

Career interest testing

Career library

Job bank

Job fairs

Job interview preparation

Job interviews

On campus recruitment by employers

Placement assistance

Résumé preparation assistance

Mock interviews, Employer Panels, Meet the Employer Info Sessions, credit-based career course

Graduate Study 

Contact for more information

uwgrad@uw.edu
206.543.5929
Graduate school website	https://www.grad.Washington.edu/admissions/

Enrollment

Number of undergraduate men	14,955
Number of undergraduate women	17,144
Total number of undergraduate students	32,099
Total enrollment	32,099

Costs for full-time graduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 30 credits per year.)

In-state tuition*	$15,882
Out-of-state tuition*	$28,467
Fees	$1,095
Books and supplies	$825
* Tuition may vary by program
Tuition cited for Graduate Tier 1 program.

Graduate admissions

Admission requirements	GRE and application to the University and Department
Application deadline	January 15
Application fee	$85
See https://www.grad.Washington.edu/admissions/apply-now/  for online application.