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University of Washington
University of Washington - Tacoma
#3 in Top Public Universities in Washington
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 372 reviews
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University of Washington - Tacoma Campus Life

Housing

Dorms
NG
Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live On-Campus
—
Undergrads in College Housing
3%
Average Housing Cost
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Poll
25%
of students say overall dorm quality is great.16 responses
Poll
29%
of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great.42 responses

Food

Campus Food
A-
Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Cost
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Poll
What are the best food options on campus?
Based on 43 responses
Report
  • The Swiss, Indochine, Freighthouse Square
    35%
  • The Harmon Brewery
    16%
  • Starbucks
    12%
  • Abella's
    9%
  • Elemental Pizza
    9%
  • Hot Dog Rod
    9%
  • Jimmy Johns and WCG Store
    9%
41%
of students highly rate the dining facilities.17 responses

Campus Quality

Campus
A-
Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Life
B+
Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
Poll
What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
Based on 15 responses
  • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
    53%
  • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
    33%
  • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
    7%
  • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
    7%

Safety

Safety
A-
Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
Poll
88%
of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus.24 responses
Poll
How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
Based on 14 responses
  • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
    71%
  • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
    14%
  • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
    7%
  • If you don't partake, you're left out.
    7%
Poll
How visible are the campus police on campus?
Based on 19 responses
  • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
    32%
  • There if you need them but not overbearing.
    53%
  • Not very visible.
    11%
  • We have campus police?
    5%

Sports

Poll
How popular are varsity sports on campus?
Based on 48 responses
  • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
    4%
  • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
    23%
  • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
    44%
  • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
    29%
Men's Varsity Sports
—
Women's Varsity Sports
—

Clubs & Activities

Clubs Offered
Campus Ministries, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Student Government, Newspaper
Music
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Poll
What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
Based on 5 responses
Report
  • Lohri party organized by indian student associatio
    40%
  • Winter Ball
    40%
  • Dead Week activities
    20%

Party Scene

Party Scene
C+
Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
Poll
What is the party scene like on campus?
Based on 29 responses
  • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
    3%
  • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
    3%
  • Good parties are few and far between.
    21%
  • Parties? What parties?
    72%
Poll
What is the biggest party event of the year?
Based on 6 responses
Report
  • Sea fair
    50%
  • Pride Parade in Seattle
    33%
  • Freedom Fair
    17%

Greek Life

Men in Fraternities
—
Women in Sororities
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53%
of students say they don't have Greek life.36 responses
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