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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
  • 418 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
    —
    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
    A-
    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
    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 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
    C+
    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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