University of Washington - Tacoma 

School Name and Address

Contact for more information

	University of Washington
	Campus Box 358400
	1900 Commerce Street
	Tacoma, WA 98402-3100
Main telephone	253.692.4400
Website	https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/
Request more information	https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/admissions/request-information
Other sites	University of Washington (main campus) Seattle, WA 98195 206.543.2100 https://www.Washington.edu/  University of Washington - Bothell 18115 Campus Way NE Bothell, WA 98011 425.352.5000 or TDD 425.352.5303 https://www.uwb.edu/

General Information 

General information

Educational system	University of Washington
Public or private	Public
Type of school	University
Date founded	1990
Degrees offered	Bachelor's, Master's, 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
Population of city the school is in	199,637
Campus size	31 acres
County	Pierce

School visits

Visitor information website	https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/admissions/visit
School visit availability	Campus tours are conducted Monday through Friday at 3:00 p.m.

Additional information

The academic programs are largely designed to serve students who have completed some college study and are seeking to complete a bachelor's degree as upper-division transfer students or pursue a master's degree. However, some lower-division offerings (freshman and sophomore) are available.

Student Body

Enrollment

Number of full time, freshmen men	305
Number of full time, freshmen women	308
Total number of full time freshmen	613
Number of part time, freshmen men	17
Number of part time, freshmen women	13
Total number of part time freshmen	30
Total number of freshmen men	322
Total number of freshmen women	321
Total number of freshmen	643
Number of full time, undergraduate men	1,953
Number of full time, undergraduate women	2,042
Total number of full time undergraduates	3,995
Number of part time, undergraduate men	276
Number of part time, undergraduate women	273
Total number of part time undergraduates	549
Total number of undergraduate males	2,229
Total number of undergraduate females	2,315
Total number of undergraduate students	4,544
Total enrollment	4,544

Racial-ethnic background of undergraduate students

American Indian/Alaskan Native	Less than 1%
Asian	19%
Black	9%
Hispanic	14%
Multiracial	9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1%
White	39%
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	1%
Number of states and territories represented	29

International students

Percentage of students from outside the US	3%
Number of countries represented	20

Age of students

Percentage of students 25 or older

26%

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	$1,428
Books and supplies	$1,206
Room and board (live on campus)*	$10,650
Board and transportation (live with parents)	$5,496
* 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 expenses are $2,265 annually and $1,524 for transportation.

Tuition rates vary by

Class load (number of credits taken)

Student level (e.g., freshman, sophomore)

Tuition refund policy

https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/office-registrar/drops-withdrawals-forfeitures-refunds

Tuition waivers available to

School employees and their children

Senior citizens

Financial Aid 

Contact for counseling or more information

Office of Student Financial Aid
uwtfa@uw.edu
253.692.4374
Financial aid office website	https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/financial-aid
Scholarship list website	https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/node/40411

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	$13,615
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package	72%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen
Loan	$3,292
Scholarship or grant	$13,149
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen)	$14,791
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package	69%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Loan	$4,276
Scholarship or grant	$13,485
Work study	$4,493
* "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	567
Number of freshmen who received aid	422
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid	3,298
Number of undergraduates who received aid	2,752

Loans

Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school	46%
Average student loan debt for last graduating class	$15,601

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

Short term and private loans

Need-based scholarships and grants

Federal Pell Grants

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

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

Student employment

Work study

Admissions 

Contact for more information

Megan Cooley
Associate Director of University Recruitment
megan61@u.Washington.edu
uwtinfo@uw.edu
253.692.4742
800.736.7750
Admissions office website	https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/admissions-home
Electronic application website	https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/admissions/how-apply-uw-tacoma

Entrance difficulty

For incoming students

Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted)

Last year's applicants

Number of male applicants	903
Number of male applicants accepted	753
Number of male applicants who enrolled	322
Number of female applicants	1,133
Number of female applicants accepted	989
Number of female applicants who enrolled	321
Total number of applicants	2,036
Total number of applicants accepted	1,742
Total number of applicants who enrolled	643

Education required for admission

High school education

High school diploma or equivalent not required.

Application dates

Admission is available	Autumn and wnter quarters
Fall* application deadline	Continuous
Notification date for fall admission applicants	Continuous
Early action (apply early, but not required to attend if accepted) application deadline	January 15
Fall transfer application deadline	March 15
Notification date for fall transfer applicants	Continuous
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.
Priority scholarship application date is January 15th for freshmen.

Application requirements

Online application available	https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/admissions/how-apply-uw-tacoma
Application fee	$60
Submit these items:
High school transcript or GED certificate	Required for some students
Letters of recommendation	3, required for some students
Written essay or personal statement	Required for all students

Exams

Required exams

SAT or ACT

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	Important
Character/personal qualities	Considered
Interview	Not considered
Talent or ability	Considered
Extracurricular activities	Considered
Level of applicant's interest	Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment	Not considered
Work experience	Considered
Related to a school graduate	Not considered
First generation college student	Considered
Racial/ethnic group	Not considered

Other admissions information

Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time

Transfer student admissions

Age limit on courses to be transferred

No limit

Credits accepted for transfer students

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject

Military service

Test scores of freshmen who enrolled at the school

SAT evidence-based reading and writing
Under 400	1%
400 - 499	24%
500 - 599	47%
600 - 699	25%
700 - 800	3%
Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score	553
SAT math
Under 400	2%
400 - 499	25%
500 - 599	51%
600 - 699	19%
700 - 800	3%
Average SAT math score	544
ACT score
12 - 17	32%
18 - 23	44%
24 - 29	22%
30 - 36	2%
Average ACT score	20

High school performance of students who enrolled at this school

Average GPA (on 4.0 scale)

3.29

Undergraduate retention and graduation

Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year	81%
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less	46%
Between four and five years	9%
Between five and six years	2%

Academics 

Degrees offered

Bachelor's

Master's

Other advanced degrees

School catalog

School catalog website	https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/catalog
Academic index website	https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/about-uw-tacoma/uw-tacoma-academic-listings

Faculty and instruction

Academic calendar	Quarters
Number of faculty on campus	338
Student faculty ratio	16:1

Graduation requirements

Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree	180 units
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

Optional academic programs

Double major

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 Seattle
Study abroad available

Military officer training (ROTC)

Army ROTC

Air Force ROTC

Naval ROTC

Alternative credit opportunities

Advanced Placement

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

Independent study

International Baccalaureate

Internships

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

University of Washington Tacoma Library

Sports

Intercollegiate and intramural sports available

	Intercollegiate				Intramural
Sport	Men		Women		Men	Women
Badminton					Yes	Yes
Basketball					Yes	Yes
Soccer					Yes	Yes
Volleyball					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.

Student Life 

Student activities

Choral groups

Drama or theater groups

Newspaper

Student government

Clubs and associations

Number of student clubs and associations with open membership	111
Largest clubs and organizations on campus	Accounting Student Association, International Student Association, Partners in Action to Transform Healthcare (PATH), Asian Pacific Islander Student Union (APISU)
Student clubs and associations website	https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/node/43230

Housing 

Contact for more information

On-Campus Housing
court17@uw.edu
253.627.8393
Housing office website	https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/node/38753

Campus housing

Percentage of students who live on campus	6%
School owns or operates housing
Highest year that students are required to live on campus	Not required
Housing availability for first year students	Priority for housing

Campus housing for graduate students

School owns or operates housing for	Single graduate students
Housing availability for single graduate students	First come, first served
Housing application deadline	May 14

Student Services

Academic services for all students

Remedial education courses

Health and legal services available on campus for all students

Health clinic

Psychological counseling

Other services for all students

Orientation

Services for students with disabilities

drsuwt@uw.edu
253.692.4508; TDD: 253.692.4414
Disabilities services website	https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/drsuwt
Services for students with learning disabilities

Campus security

24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus

Campus patrolled by trained security personnel

Late night transport service

Career Services

Contact for more information

Career Development
jtcareer@uw.edu
253.692.4421
Career services website	https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/career

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

Résumé preparation assistance

Résumé referral to employers

LinkedIn Career Connectors group, Career Connection blog

Graduate Study 

Contact for more information

Graduate school website

https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions

Enrollment

Number of undergraduate men	2,229
Number of undergraduate women	2,315
Total number of undergraduate students	4,544
Total enrollment	4,544

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*	$16,287
Out-of-state tuition*	$29,076
Fees	$1,269
Books and supplies	$825
* Tuition may vary by program
Graduate tuition is based on the Tier 2 rate.

Graduate admissions

Admission requirements	See https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/admissions/frequently-asked-questions-about-graduate-admission  for more information on the program you want to apply.
Application deadline	Varies by program; see https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/admissions/application-dates-graduate-students  for more information.
Application fee	$85