UW Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 39.15%. Selective, indicating a somewhat competitive admission process.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $12,973
- Out-of-State Tuition: $43,209
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at UW:
- Total Enrollment: 56,997, including 1,656 online students
- 40,684 Undergraduate, 16,313 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 51.9% men, 48.1% women.
- This is a very large institution, likely offering a vast array of programs, research opportunities, and extracurricular activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 85%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 95%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 698 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 19 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 447 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Medical School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UW Overview
University of Washington-Seattle Campus (UW) is a four-year, public school located in Seattle, WA. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The UW's tuition & fees is $12,973 for Washington residents and $43,209 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 38% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $16,147.
The school has a total enrollment of 56,997 and the students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 (5.00%).
UW's acceptance rate is 39.15% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 26.58%.
UW ranked 91st in National Universities and 2nd in Washington Colleges rankings. University of Washington-Seattle Campus is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Washington-Seattle Campus is $12,973 for in-state students and $43,209 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $18,792 for in-state students and $32,811 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $13,312 for Washington residents and $44,456 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $18,952 for Washington residents and $33,114 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $12,973 | $43,209 |
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| Graduate | $18,792 | $32,811 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $13,312 | $44,456 |
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| Graduate | $18,952 | $33,114 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Washington-Seattle Campus offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at UW
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, NAVY, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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