University of Washington Tacoma
Tacoma, WA · Public
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University of Washington Tacoma admitted 82.5% of applicants university-wide (3,357 of 4,068).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 82.5% | 3,357 | 4,068 |
| In-state | 86.0% | 2,538 | 2,951 |
| Out-of-state | 77.9% | 738 | 947 |
| International applicants | 47.6% | 81 | 170 |
| Men | 82.6% | 1,495 | 1,811 |
| Women | 82.5% | 1,862 | 2,257 |
Of 3,357 admitted students, 721 enrolled (21.5% yield).
University of Washington Tacoma U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1000–1200
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 20–27
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
University of Washington Tacoma U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $61,675/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $43,404 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $18,271 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $61,675/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $4,458 |
| $30k–48k | $6,135 |
| $48k–75k | $6,748 |
| $75k–110k | $11,449 |
| Over $110k | $22,183 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- President's Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Chancellor's Scholarship — Full tuition and fees (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Global Scholar Award — $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Global Honors Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
University of Washington Tacoma U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Common Application
- High School Transcript
- Personal Statement
- Activity Log
- Academic Course Grid
- Standardized Test Scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- AP/IB/CLEP Scores (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Common Application
- High School Transcript
- Personal Statement
- Activity Log
- Academic Course Grid
- Standardized Test Scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- AP/IB/CLEP Scores (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
University of Washington Tacoma · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts), plus 2 college-specific supplements:
- Tell us about something you have done that demonstrates your commitment to the University of Washington’s mission to make a positive difference.650 words · Required
- Tell us a story about a time you experienced a meaningful challenge and how it impacted you.650 words · Required
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $78,466
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 63.2%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 80%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $14,615
- At graduation
University of Washington Tacoma · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- Forbes: #246
Deadlines
- 2027-01-15Regular Decision — Standard deadline
University of Washington Tacoma U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (21%), Computer & information sciences (20%), Psychology (12%).
Student–faculty ratio: 15:1 · 51% of class sections have under 20 students.
University of Washington Tacoma U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.