University of Washington
#40 in National Universities (tie)
Overview
University of Washington is a public institution that was founded in 1861. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 36,872 (fall 2022), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 634 acres. It utilizes a quarter-based academic calendar. University of Washington's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #40. Its in-state tuition and fees are $12,643; out-of-state tuition and fees are $41,997.
Located north of downtown Seattle, the University of Washington is one of the oldest public universities on the West Coast. It is also a cutting-edge research institution, receiving significant yearly federal funding, and hosting an annual undergraduate research symposium for students to present their work to the community. The university has a highly ranked School of Medicine, College of Engineering and Michael G. Foster School of Business. Known as a commuter school, the university does not require freshmen to live on campus, but it encourages students who do to conserve energy and recycle. Students can join one of the 950-plus student organizations on campus, including about 70 sororities and fraternities. Nearly three-fourths of UW graduates remain in the state post-graduation.
Beyond UW’s main campus in Seattle, the university has campuses in Bothell and Tacoma, Washington. The university was founded in Seattle in 1861, and the Bothell and Tacoma locations were established in 1990. All three UW campuses offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
Those looking for an honors program can consider UW's, which gives undergraduate students a chance to attend smaller classes, pursue special projects and have more interaction with UW faculty members. Students can choose between the interdisciplinary and departmental honors tracks. The first is more generally focused, and the latter provides an opportunity for in-depth study within a particular major. Extra ambitious students can pursue both types of honors. Students can apply to the interdisciplinary honors program when they apply to UW or during the end of their freshman year. Students submit departmental honors applications after they choose their major.
University of Washington is a public institution that was founded in 1861. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 36,872 (fall 2022), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 634 acres. It utilizes a quarter-based academic calendar. University of Washington's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #40. Its in-state tuition and fees are $12,643; out-of-state tuition and fees are $41,997.
Located north of downtown Seattle, the University of Washington is one of the oldest public universities on the West Coast. It is also a cutting-edge research institution, receiving significant yearly federal funding, and hosting an annual undergraduate research symposium for students to present their work to the community. The university has a highly ranked School of Medicine, College of Engineering and Michael G. Foster School of Business. Known as a commuter school, the university does not require freshmen to live on campus, but it encourages students who do to conserve energy and recycle. Students can join one of the 950-plus student organizations on campus, including about 70 sororities and fraternities. Nearly three-fourths of UW graduates remain in the state post-graduation.
Beyond UW’s main campus in Seattle, the university has campuses in Bothell and Tacoma, Washington. The university was founded in Seattle in 1861, and the Bothell and Tacoma locations were established in 1990. All three UW campuses offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
Those looking for an honors program can consider UW's, which gives undergraduate students a chance to attend smaller classes, pursue special projects and have more interaction with UW faculty members. Students can choose between the interdisciplinary and departmental honors tracks. The first is more generally focused, and the latter provides an opportunity for in-depth study within a particular major. Extra ambitious students can pursue both types of honors. Students can apply to the interdisciplinary honors program when they apply to UW or during the end of their freshman year. Students submit departmental honors applications after they choose their major.
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At-a-Glance
Setting
Urban
In-state tuition and fees
$12,643
Undergraduate Enrollment
36,872
Acceptance Rate
48%
2024 Rankings
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Admissions
Cost
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$41,997
In-State Tuition & Fees
$12,643
Room & Board
$17,982(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$18,369
$10,933
$10,933
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$41,997
In-State Tuition & Fees
$12,643
Room & Board
$17,982(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$18,369
*Average in-state cost after aid
Academics
71%
21:1
28%
Popular Majors
MAJOR
% OF GRADUATES
ALUMNI STARTING SALARY
Social Sciences
13%
N/A
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
12%
N/A
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
11%
N/A
Engineering
9%
N/A
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
8%
N/A
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Faculty Research Impact
Bibliometric Rank
9
Bibliometrics is the statistical analyses of publications and citations for the purpose of measuring faculty research impact.Publications Cited in Top 25% of Journals
71%
Publications Cited in Top 5% of Journals
26%
Total Papers published between 2018-2022
64,436
Citations Per Publication
20:1
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Students
36,872
Graduate Enrollment
16,211
Total Enrollment
53,083
Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students
29,614
Student Diversity
Gender Distribution
Ethnic Diversity
49%
Minority Enrollment
49%
Minority Enrollment
35%
White
27%
Asian
14%
International
10%
Hispanic
8%
Two or more races
4%
Black
3%
Unknown
Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Campus Life
Housing and Dorms
Types of campus housing available:
Student Activities
102+
Sports Teams
33
Fraternities
28
Sororities
After College
Graduation Rate
71%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
28%
Average Debt at Graduation
$18,136
$50,704
$50,704
Graduation Rate
71%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
28%
Average Debt at Graduation
$18,136
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