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University of Washington - Tacoma
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  • 4 Year
  • TACOMA, WA

University of Washington - Tacoma Campus Life

Housing

Dorms
grade unavailable
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
No data available  
Undergrads in College Housing
3%
Average Housing Cost
$11,241 / year
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
grade unavailable
Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
Meal Plan Available
No
Average Meal Plan Cost
No data available  
Poll
What are the best food options on campus?
Based on 43 responses
  • 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%
35%
of students highly rate the dining facilities. 20 responses

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Campus Quality

Campus
grade B
Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Life
grade 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%

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Safety

Safety
grade B+
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 51 responses
  • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
    4%
  • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
    22%
  • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
    45%
  • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
    29%
Men's Varsity Sports
No data available  
Women's Varsity Sports
No data available  

Clubs & Activities

Clubs Offered
Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Newspaper, Student Government
Music
No data available  
Poll
What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
Based on 5 responses
  • Lohri party organized by indian student associatio
    40%
  • Winter Ball
    40%
  • Dead Week activities
    20%

Scholarship

Party Scene

Party Scene
grade C+
Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
Poll
What is the party scene like on campus?
Based on 32 responses
  • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
    3%
  • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
    3%
  • Good parties are few and far between.
    22%
  • Parties? What parties?
    72%
Poll
What is the biggest party event of the year?
Based on 9 responses
  • Sea fair
    33%
  • Pride Parade in Seattle
    22%
  • Freedom Fair
    11%
  • Graduation
    11%
  • Homecoming
    11%
  • We don't party
    11%

Greek Life

Men in Fraternities
No data available  
Women in Sororities
No data available  
54%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 39 responses

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