University of Washington – Tacoma Campus

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About University of Washington – Tacoma Campus

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

The University of Washington – Tacoma Campus is a small public university located on an urban campus in Tacoma, Washington. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,327, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 83%. The university offers 39 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 58%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $10,927, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $38,757.

Tacoma, WA

$10,927

Avg in-state
tuition

$38,757

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

83%

Acceptance Rate Insight

83% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

75%

Retention Rate Insight

75% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

58%

Graduation Rate Insight

58% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required or recommended

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required or recommended

Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

6k

Students enrolled

43%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

White

37%

Unknown

2%

Black

10%

Hispanic

15%

Two or more races

9%

Non-U.S. Citizen

4%

Asian

21%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

Socio-economic diversity

41% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

41%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

1

Total Online Enrollment

2,159

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

98% On-campus

2% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold3% online

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sX BoldNot offered

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

56%

State Grant Aid

58%

Institution Grant Aid

60%

Pell Grant

41%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$6,434
State Grant Aid$7,329
Institution Grant Aid$4,701
Pell Grant Aid$5,004

Financial Outlook

$15k

Average student debtafter graduation

$50k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Architecture And Related Services.
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies.
3Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
4Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
5Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
6Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
7Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
8Education.
9Engineering.
10English Language And Literature/Letters.
11Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
12Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
13Health Professions And Related Programs.
14History
15History.
16Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
17Legal Professions And Studies.
18Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
19Mathematics And Statistics.
20Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
21Natural Resources And Conservation.
22Psychology.
23Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
24Security And Protective Services.
25Social Sciences.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.