ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

University of Washington

The University of Washington is a public university in WA, founded in 1861 and offers Bachelor's degrees for undergraduates and Master's and Doctoral degrees for graduate students. The undergraduate enrollment is 35,582, and the graduate enrollment is 15,905. The University of Washington is a highly selective school, receiving 43,778 applications and accepting 55.9% of applicants. The University of Washington's athletics teams compete at the club, intramural, and varsity levels. Additionally, the University of Washington employs 1,854 full-time instructional staff (81% of whom hold doctorate degrees) and has a 20:1 student to faculty ratio.

School Highlights

School Stats

Location
Seattle, Washington
Avg. GPA
3.79
Est. average tuition
$40,740

Faculty and Students

Full-Time Enrolled Students
35,582
Full-Time Faculty
1,854
Faculty-to-Student Ratio
20 : 1

Standardized Test Score Range

SAT Critical Reading
650
SAT Math
670
ACT Composite
29
KEY CONSIDERATIONS

Acceptance Factors

  • extracurricular activities Important
  • alumni relation Not Considered
  • level of applicant's interest Not Considered
  • character/personal qualities Considered

Average Acceptance Rate

Athletics

Varsity Sports

Men's Sports

Baseball | Basketball | Cheerleading | Crew | Football | Golf | Rowing | Soccer | Tennis | Track And Field | Cross-Country Running

Women's Sports

Basketball | Cheerleading | Crew | Gymnastics | Rowing | Soccer | Softball | Tennis | Track And Field | Volleyball | Cross-Country Running