UW Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

University of Washington-Seattle Campus Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is UW to get into?

This page provides the latest information on University of Washington-Seattle Campus (UW)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. UW's acceptance rate is 39.15% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 69,166 students applied and 27,076 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively low, making it somewhat difficult to get into UW.

To apply to UW, personal statement (or essay) is required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not considered for admission at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.

UW's acceptance rate places 2nd out of 22 Washington colleges with competitive admission.
UW's yield rate is 26.58%, which is significantly lower by 14.45 percentage points (approximately 35.2% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 30% and 40% (average yield: 41.03%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to UW at colleges with acceptance rates between 30% and 40%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, UW's acceptance rate is 39.15% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 26.58%. 31,651 men and 37,515 women applied to UW and 11,110 men and 15,966 women students were accepted.

Among them, 3,147 men and 4,049 women were enrolled in UW. You can explore the UW's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at UW
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	69,166	31,651	37,515	0	0
Admitted	27,076	11,110	15,966	0	0
Enrolled	7,196	3,147	4,049	0	0
Acceptance Rate	39.15%	35.10%	42.56%	-	-
Yield	26.58%	28.33%	25.36%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

University of Washington-Seattle Campus 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 7,196 first-year students enrolled in UW. The proportion of full-time students is 98.96% and part-time students is 1.04%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 43.73% and women students is 56.27%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at UW.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at UW
	Total	Men	Women
Total	7,196	3,147	4,049
Full-time	7,121	3,112	4,009
Part-time	75	35	40

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at UW. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of Washington-Seattle Campus.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

UW Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Required
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to UW:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://admit.washington.edu/
Online Application: https://admit.washington.edu/apply/
Calendar System: Quarter
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice), Doctoral (Other)

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What is the acceptance rate at the UW?

UW is moderately competitive, with an acceptance rate of 39.15%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to UW?

UW does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does UW require essays or personal statements?

Yes, UW requires applicants to submit a personal essay or statement as part of the application.

Are recommendation letters required for UW admission?

UW does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Is there an application fee?

UW does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, UW requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, UW requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for UW?

The institutional SAT and ACT codes for UW are not available. Please check the official admissions website for the most up-to-date information.