UWT Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 82.52%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $13,168
- Out-of-State Tuition: $43,404
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at UWT:
- Total Enrollment: 4,965, including 176 online students
- 4,207 Undergraduate, 758 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 51.6% men, 48.4% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 63%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 80%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 64 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 1 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 21 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UWT Overview
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus (UWT) is a four-year, public school located in Tacoma, WA. University of Washington-Tacoma Campus was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (larger programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The UWT's tuition & fees is $13,168 for Washington residents and $43,404 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 67% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $15,722.
The school has a total enrollment of 4,965 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
UWT's acceptance rate is 82.52% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 21.48%.
UWT ranked 9th in Washington Colleges rankings.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is $13,168 for in-state students and $43,404 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $18,987 for in-state students and $33,006 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $13,529 for Washington residents and $44,673 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $19,169 for Washington residents and $33,330 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $13,168 | $43,404 |
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| Graduate | $18,987 | $33,006 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $13,529 | $44,673 |
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| Graduate | $19,169 | $33,330 |
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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-Tacoma 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 UWT
| 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 | No |
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