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University of Washington, Tacoma

Tacoma, WA

University of Washington in Tacoma, founded in 1990, is a public, coeducational institution. Its campus is located in Tacoma, Washington.

Tuition & Fees

$11,261

$36,642

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
3%
600-699
21%
500-599
50%
400-499
23%
300-399
3%
700-800
4%
600-699
22%
500-599
44%
400-499
27%
300-399
3%
600-699
6%
500-599
29%
400-499
47%
300-399
16%
200-299
2%
composite english math
30-36
5%
24-29
11%
18-23
43%
12-17
35%
6-11
6%
30-36
4%
24-29
23%
18-23
40%
12-17
33%
30-36
4%
24-29
23%
18-23
39%
12-17
33%
6-11
1%
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undergraduateRatios

48%

male

52%

female

1

teacher

15

students

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Not Selective

87%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,769
Declined + 257
Total Received 2,026
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Public

4,588

undergraduate students

742

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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Colleges Where a High Percentage of Students Live Off Campus
Colleges Where a High Percentage of Students Live Off Campus
Four-Year Colleges in Washington
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Most Popular Majors

Not Reported

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Codes

SAT 4445
ACT 4493

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School Facts

University of Washington in Tacoma, founded in 1990, is a public, coeducational institution. Its campus is located in Tacoma, Washington.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 5,330
Established in 1990
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by •  NWCCU (Northwest Comm. on Colleges and Universities)

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Tacoma, WA

Campus in Tacoma (population: 213,418).

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

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
6%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
38%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
3%
600-699
21%
500-599
50%
400-499
23%
300-399
3%
700-800
4%
600-699
22%
500-599
44%
400-499
27%
300-399
3%
600-699
6%
500-599
29%
400-499
47%
300-399
16%
200-299
2%
composite english math
30-36
5%
24-29
11%
18-23
43%
12-17
35%
6-11
6%
30-36
4%
24-29
23%
18-23
40%
12-17
33%
30-36
4%
24-29
23%
18-23
39%
12-17
33%
6-11
1%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $60
Common application accepted None
Application deadline January 15 (priority deadline)
June 30
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Required of some
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted
SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

87%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,769
Declined + 257
Total Received 2,026

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record

Important

Essay
Standardized test scores

Considered

Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Admissions Contact

Karl Smith
Associate Vice Chancellor & Chief Admissions Officer
P: 800 736-7750
F: 253 692-4414
uwtinfo@uw.edu

Financial Aid

73%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$15,965

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $10,127
Room & board $11,028
Additional fees $1,134
Books & supplies $900
Total $23,189
Average Financial Aid - $15,965
Total with Avg. Aid $7,224

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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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Other

Financial Aid Office

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

Financial Aid Officer

Victoria Hill
Director, Student Financial Aid and Scholarships
vhill@uw.edu

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
American Studies
Arts/Media/Culture
Biomedical Sciences
Business Administration
Business Analytics
Communication
Community Development/Planning
Community Planning
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Computer Science/Systems
Criminal Justice
Cybersecurity/Leadership
Education
Educational Leadership
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Science
Environmental Sustainability
Ethnic/Gender/Labor Studies
Finance
Geographic Information Systems/Spatial Planning
Geospatial Technologies
Global Studies
Global Urbanism
Health Care Leadership
History
Information Technology
Interdisciplinary Arts/Sciences
Interdisciplinary Studies
Law/Policy
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Nursing
Nursing/R.N. to B.S.N.
Politics/Philosophy/Economics
Psychology
Social Welfare
Social Work
Spanish Language/Culture
Sustainable Urban Development
Urban Design
Urban Studies
Writing Studies
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Programs Offered

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

5,330

total students

99%

in-state

1%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

86%

4,588
students

Female
52%
2,372

Male
48%
2,216

14%

742
students

Female
64%
476

Male
36%
266

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

88%

4,066
students

Female
52%
2,104

Male
48%
1,962

12%

522
students

Female
52%
268

Male
48%
254

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Student Break-down

3%
Nonresident aliens
9%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
20%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
15%
Hispanic/Latino
39%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
8%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

85%

Transfer applicants accepted

35%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

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

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: August 30

Winter: October 15

Spring: February 15

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

135

quarter hours

Minimum transfers must complete

45

quarter hours

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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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