University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, Washington
51.76%
Admission Rate
Somewhat Selective
30,839 Undergraduates Enrolled
- Public
- Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
- Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in
- Four-year, large, primarily residential
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The University of Washington (UW, simply Washington, or informally U-Dub) is a public research university in Seattle, Washington.
Founded in 1861, Washington is one of the oldest universities on the West Coast; it was established in Seattle approximately a decade after the city's founding. The university has a 703 acre main campus located in the city's University District, as well as campuses in Tacoma and Bothell. Overall, UW encompasses over 500 buildings and over 20 million gross square footage of space, including one of the largest library systems in the world with more than 26 university libraries, art centers, museums, laboratories, lecture halls, and stadiums. The university offers degrees through 140 departments, and functions on a quarter system.
As the flagship institution of the six public universities in Washington state, and one of the highest-ranked public universities in the United States, it is known for its medical, engineering and scientific research, as well as its extremely competitive computer science, engineering, law, architecture and business schools. Washington is a member of the Association of American Universities. According to the National Science Foundation, UW spent $1.41 billion on research and development in 2018, ranking it 5th in the nation. The university has been affiliated with many notable alumni and faculty, including 21 Nobel Prize laureates and numerous Pulitzer Prize winners, Fulbright Scholars, Rhodes Scholars and Marshall Scholars.
Additionally, Washington continues to benefit from its deep historic ties and major collaborations with numerous technology giants in the region, such as Amazon, Boeing, Nintendo, and particularly Microsoft. Paul G. Allen, Bill Gates and others spent significant time at Washington computer labs for a startup venture before founding Microsoft.
The UW's 22 varsity sports teams are also highly competitive, competing as the Huskies in the Pac-12 Conference of the NCAA Division I, representing the United States at the Olympic Games, and other major competitions.
"University of Washington." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 February 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Washington.
Founded in 1861, Washington is one of the oldest universities on the West Coast; it was established in Seattle approximately a decade after the city's founding. The university has a 703 acre main campus located in the city's University District, as well as campuses in Tacoma and Bothell. Overall, UW encompasses over 500 buildings and over 20 million gross square footage of space, including one of the largest library systems in the world with more than 26 university libraries, art centers, museums, laboratories, lecture halls, and stadiums. The university offers degrees through 140 departments, and functions on a quarter system.
As the flagship institution of the six public universities in Washington state, and one of the highest-ranked public universities in the United States, it is known for its medical, engineering and scientific research, as well as its extremely competitive computer science, engineering, law, architecture and business schools. Washington is a member of the Association of American Universities. According to the National Science Foundation, UW spent $1.41 billion on research and development in 2018, ranking it 5th in the nation. The university has been affiliated with many notable alumni and faculty, including 21 Nobel Prize laureates and numerous Pulitzer Prize winners, Fulbright Scholars, Rhodes Scholars and Marshall Scholars.
Additionally, Washington continues to benefit from its deep historic ties and major collaborations with numerous technology giants in the region, such as Amazon, Boeing, Nintendo, and particularly Microsoft. Paul G. Allen, Bill Gates and others spent significant time at Washington computer labs for a startup venture before founding Microsoft.
The UW's 22 varsity sports teams are also highly competitive, competing as the Huskies in the Pac-12 Conference of the NCAA Division I, representing the United States at the Olympic Games, and other major competitions.
"University of Washington." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 February 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Washington.
Location
City
Seattle, Washington
Locale
City: Large (population of 250,000 or more)
Region
Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA)
Academics
Predominant Degree Awarded
Predominantly bachelor's-degree granting
Highest Degree Awarded
Graduate degree
Most Popular Fields
| Field | % Students |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 11.9% |
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | 11.1% |
| Engineering | 10.9% |
| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | 9.2% |
| Health Professions And Related Programs | 7.4% |
| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | 7.3% |
| Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | 6.0% |
| Psychology | 5.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 4.4% |
| Visual And Performing Arts | 3.4% |
| Mathematics And Statistics | 3.1% |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies | 2.9% |
| Education | 2.8% |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2.7% |
| Natural Resources And Conservation | 2.4% |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | 2.2% |
| English Language And Literature/Letters | 2.1% |
| Architecture And Related Services | 1.7% |
| History | 1.3% |
| Legal Professions And Studies | 1.1% |
| Philosophy And Religious Studies | 0.6% |
| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | 0.4% |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | 0.2% |
Cost
In State Tuition
$11,465.00
Out of State Tuition
$38,166.00
Percentage Students Receiving Aid
24.40%
Average Net Cost After Aid
$13,297.00
Admissions
SAT Scores
1356
Composite Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 770 | 695 | 620 |
| Verbal | 700 | 650 | 600 |
ACT Scores
30
Cumulative Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 33 | 30 | 26 |
| English | 35 | 30 | 25 |
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