University of Washington
Seattle, WA · Public
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University of Washington admitted 41.7% of applicants university-wide (30,446 of 72,933).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 41.7% | 30,446 | 72,933 |
| In-state | 45.7% | 6,980 | 15,260 |
| Out-of-state | 42.2% | 18,813 | 44,619 |
| International applicants | 35.6% | 4,653 | 13,054 |
| Men | 38.8% | 13,032 | 33,584 |
| Women | 44.2% | 17,369 | 39,263 |
Of 30,446 admitted students, 7,129 enrolled (23.4% yield).
University of Washington 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
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.25–3.99
Testing policy: Test-blind (scores not considered)
University of Washington 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: $66,972/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $43,494 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $23,478 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $66,972/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $6,384 |
| $30k–48k | $7,039 |
| $48k–75k | $8,110 |
| $75k–110k | $14,328 |
| Over $110k | $30,019 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Purple & Gold Scholarship — $2,000-$12,000 per year (Merit)
- UW Presidential Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (Presidential)
- Husky Promise — Full tuition and standard fees (Full Tuition)
- UW College of Engineering Scholarships — Varies (typically $1,000-$10,000 per year) (Departmental)
- UW Need Grant — Varies (up to $8,000 per year) (Need Based)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- International Student Scholarship — Varies (Need Based)
University of Washington U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- High School Transcript
- Personal Essay
- Extracurricular Activities
- Application fee
International applicants
- High School Transcript
- Personal Essay
- Extracurricular Activities
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
University of Washington · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
- Tell us about a time you demonstrated leadership in a meaningful way, or describe a personal experience that has shaped your perspective.500 words · Required
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Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $78,466
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 85.2%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 95%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $14,615
- At graduation
University of Washington · 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
- U.S. News National: #42
- WSJ: #97
- Forbes: #50
- Niche: #62
- QS: #81
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Regular Decision — Standard deadline
University of Washington U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Computer & information sciences (13%), Biological & life sciences (12%), Engineering (11%).
Student–faculty ratio: 21:1 · 29% of class sections have under 20 students.
University of Washington 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.