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Bothell, WA · Tacoma, WA
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $12,319/yr | $10,163/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $5,573/yr | $4,458/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $14,615 | $14,615 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $6,350/yr | $6,135/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $8,415/yr | $6,748/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $15,215/yr | $11,449/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $25,993/yr | $22,183/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $155/mo | $155/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $17,538/yr | $16,371/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $17,538/yr | $16,371/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $900/yr | $900/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,110/yr | $3,582/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $26,908/yr | $25,346/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $12,919/yr | $13,168/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $43,155/yr | $43,404/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 29% | 40% |
| Students taking federal loans | 20% | 27% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 91% | 83% |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 4,776 | 3,161 |
| Students accepted | 4,383 | 2,622 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,186 | 666 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 27% | 25% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 4% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 1% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 65% | 63% |
| Freshmen who come back | 86% | 80% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $78,466/yr | $78,466/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $50,171–$115,782 | $50,171–$115,782 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 80% | 72% |
| White students graduating | 66% | 65% |
| Black students graduating | 59% | 63% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 56% | 60% |
| Asian students graduating | 71% | 74% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $62,979/yr | $62,979/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 83% | 83% |
| Graduate on time | 49% | 50% |
| Pell students who graduate | 60% | 57% |
| First-gen students who finish | 72% | 72% |
| Low-income students who finish | 73% | 73% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $70,968/yr | $70,968/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 24% · Computer & Information Sciences 19% · Health Professions 14% | Business, Management & Marketing 21% · Computer & Information Sciences 20% · Psychology 12% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 24% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 21% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 19% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 20% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Health Professions — 14% of degrees | Psychology — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees | Health Professions — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 6% of degrees | Engineering — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Computer Science — $155,261/yr | Computer Science — $155,261/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 35% | 33% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 5,457 | 4,185 |
| Students per professor | 22 : 1 | 15 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 586 | 758 |
| Average professor pay | $13,164/mo | $12,135/mo |
| Full-time professors | 62% | 82% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Median family income | $39,205 | $39,205 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Bothell, WA | Tacoma, WA |
| Region | Far West | Far West |
| Founded | 1990 | 1990 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Branch campus | Branch campus |
| International students | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| Men | 54% | 53% |
| Women | 46% | 47% |
| White students | 28% | 33% |
| Black students | 11% | 12% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 11% | 16% |
| Asian students | 35% | 22% |
| Two or more races | 6.6% | 9.4% |
| Other / not reported | 6.8% | 5% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 33% | 33% |
| Part-time students | 13% | 10% |
| Students age 25+ | 13% | 23% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $4,757/yr | $5,672/yr |
| Endowment | $111.3M | $111.3M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 380 | 304 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $11,250/yr | $10,083/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,865/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | No |
| Meals per week | 10 meals/week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Quarter | Quarter |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force | Yes — Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | No | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | Yes | Yes |
| Athletics | ||
| College sports level | No intercollegiate athletics reported | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.