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University of Washington - Tacoma
  • 4 Year
  • TACOMA, WA
CollegeGrad School
University of Washington
University of Washington - Tacoma
#4 in Top Public Universities in Washington
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • TACOMA, WA
  • 426 reviews
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    University of Washington - Tacoma Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    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
    Undergrads in College Housing
    3%
    Average Housing Cost
    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
    B
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    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%
    37%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 19 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    B
    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 minus
    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 50 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.
      44%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      30%
    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
    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%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B minus
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 31 responses
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      3%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      3%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      19%
    • Parties? What parties?
      74%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 8 responses
    • Sea fair
      38%
    • Pride Parade in Seattle
      25%
    • Freedom Fair
      13%
    • Homecoming
      13%
    • We don't party
      13%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    53%
    of students say they don't have Greek life. 38 responses
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