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Colleges / University of Washington

University of Washington

Seattle, WA 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate48%

UW Student Life

University of Washington Student Activities

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The University of Washington community comes together each year for Dawg Daze and Fall Fling, Spring Concert and Taiwanese Student Association Night Market.

University of Washington Housing

This table offers information on housing at University of Washington.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes No special consideration for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 29%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 10,310
Number of Students Living On-Campus 9,029
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

University of Washington offers housing for students. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

Most University of Washington students live off campus. In 2023, 29% of undergrads at University of Washington lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 71% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Washington. There are 10,310 spots available in on-campus housing for all 36,872 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 9,029 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Washington offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Washington Athletics

At University of Washington there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Washington:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Golf NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Soccer NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Tennis NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Track And Field NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Sand Volleyball Intercollegiate Club Teams NCAA Division 1
Rugby Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Cheerleading Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Crew Club Teams Club Teams Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport

Is University of Washington Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Washington is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The UW campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

UW offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to University of Washington

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Washington, take Interstate 5 to Seattle, WA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Seattle-Tacoma International airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Washington you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore University of Washington's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About University of Washington

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Overview

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Academics

Tuition & Aid

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UW Students

57%

Women

43%

Men

81%

Full Time

19%

Part Time

77%

In State

23%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

35%

27%

14%

10%

8%

4%

3%

0.32%

0.31%

Undergraduate Students

36,872

Graduate Students

16,211

Non-Resident / International Students

4,299

UW Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Women's Center
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

53,083

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

48%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$12,242

Out-of-State

$40,740

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Nov 15
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