University of Washington, Tacoma

Tacoma, WA

University of Washington, Tacoma

Tacoma, WA

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Tuition & Fees

$16,399

$45,753

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

52%

male

48%

female

15

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

88%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,744
Declined 230
Total Received 1,974
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Public

4,083

undergraduate students

711

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1990, University of Washington, Tacoma is a public, four-year, comprehensive university that is known for its focus on urban issues and community engagement. It is located on a 50-acre campus in Tacoma, Washington.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 4,794
Established in 1990
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Campus in Tacoma (population: 213,418).

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

University of Washington, Tacoma
1900 Commerce Street
Tacoma, WA
98402-3100

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
6%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
38%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $60
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Application deadline (priority deadline) January 15
Application deadline (final deadline) June 30
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

88%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,744
Declined 230
Total Received 1,974

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank
Recommendations

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Counseling services

Not reported

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

Not Reported

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

Not Reported

Special programs for physically disabled students

Not Reported

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Financial Aid

77%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$15,257

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $12,817
Housing & Food $15,948
Additional fees $3,582
Books & supplies $900
Total $33,247
Average Financial Aid - $15,257
Total with Avg. Aid $17,990

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $10,366,000
State $14,658,000
Institutional $10,839,000
Other external $1,061,000
Total $36,924,000

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $723,000
Other external $429,000
Total $1,152,000

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 253 692-4374
F: 253 692-4788
uwtfa@uw.edu

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
American History (United States) yes
Applied Economics yes
Asian History yes
Biomedical Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Civil Engineering, General yes
Computer Engineering, General yes
Computer Science yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes yes yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes
Criminal Justice/Police Science yes
Education, General yes yes yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Electrical and Computer Engineering yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
European History yes
Finance, General yes
General Studies yes
Geographic Information Science and Cartography yes
Health Services Administration yes
Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General yes
History, General yes
History, Other yes
Humanities/Humanistic Studies yes
Information Technology yes yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics and Statistics yes
Mechanical Engineering yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes yes
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management yes
Political Economy yes
Psychology, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Sciences, Other yes
Social Work yes yes
Urban Studies/Affairs yes
Writing, General yes

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Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Self-designed majors

4,794

total students

97%

in-state

3%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

85%

4,083
students

Female
48%
1,972

Male
52%
2,111

15%

711
students

Female
58%
414

Male
42%
297

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

88%

3,593
students

Female
48%
1,731

Male
52%
1,862

12%

490
students

Female
49%
241

Male
51%
249

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
11%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
24%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
15%
Hispanic/Latino
34%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
9%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Recommended of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: August 30

Winter: October 15

Spring: February 15

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

135

quarter hours

Minimum transfers must complete

45

quarter hours

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