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University of Washington, Tacoma
Tacoma,
WA
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate88%
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About UW Tacoma
University of Washington, Tacoma is a public, state university in the city of Tacoma, Washington. UW Tacoma was founded in 1990. The college currently enrolls around 4,801 students a year, including 4,096 undergraduates.
UW Tacoma Acceptance Rate 2021
It is moderately difficult to get into UW Tacoma. In 2021, UW Tacoma accepted 88% of applicants. In 2021, 1,744 out of 1,974 total applicants were accepted.
| University of Washington, Tacoma Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 88% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Average GPA | 3.4 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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University of Washington, Tacoma is located in the city of Tacoma, Washington, near Seattle.
If you would like to see UW Tacoma for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 5 to Tacoma, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Seattle Tacoma International.
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College Info
UW Tacoma Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jun 30
Transfer Applications are Due
Jul 31
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to UW Tacoma is Jun 30.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to UW Tacoma is Jul 31.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
UW Tacoma SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
Not available
Reading SAT Range
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UW Tacoma Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$26,678
In State$55,176
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$11,189
$39,687
Fees
$1,269
$1,269
Housing
$14,220
$14,220
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at UW Tacoma is like? There are approximately 4,801 students enrolled at UW Tacoma, including 4,096 undergraduate students and 705 graduate students. 88% percent of students attend school full-time, 98% percent are from WA and 2% percent of students are from other states.
88%
Full Time12%
Part Time98%
In State2%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
4,801
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
88%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jun 30
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