UWT Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is UWT to get into?

This page provides the latest information on University of Washington-Tacoma Campus (UWT)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. UWT's acceptance rate is 82.52% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 4,068 students applied and 3,357 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into UWT.

To apply to UWT, personal statement (or essay) is required to submit.

UWT's acceptance rate places 7th out of 22 Washington colleges with competitive admission.
UWT's yield rate is 21.48%, which is slightly lower by 3.98 percentage points (approximately 15.6% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 80% and 90% (average yield: 25.46%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to UWT at Washington colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, UWT's acceptance rate is 82.52% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 21.48%. 1,811 men and 2,257 women applied to UWT and 1,495 men and 1,862 women students were accepted.

Among them, 371 men and 350 women were enrolled in UWT. You can explore the UWT'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 UWT
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	4,068	1,811	2,257	0	0
Admitted	3,357	1,495	1,862	0	0
Enrolled	721	371	350	0	0
Acceptance Rate	82.52%	82.55%	82.50%	-	-
Yield	21.48%	24.82%	18.80%	-	-

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

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

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 721 first-year students enrolled in UWT. The proportion of full-time students is 94.45% and part-time students is 5.55%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 51.46% and women students is 48.54%.

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

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at UWT
	Total	Men	Women
Total	721	371	350
Full-time	681	347	334
Part-time	40	24	16

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 UWT. The english proficiency test is required .

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

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

UWT 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 UWT:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/admissions
Online Application: https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/admissions/apply-now
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 (Other)

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What is the acceptance rate at the UWT?

UWT is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 82.52%.

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

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

Does UWT require essays or personal statements?

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

Are recommendation letters required for UWT admission?

UWT 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?

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

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, UWT 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, UWT 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 UWT?

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