University of Washington
- 4 Year
- SEATTLE, WA
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University of Washington
- 4 Year
- SEATTLE, WA
- Rating 3.78 out of 5 4,614 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Valuegrade A
- Diversitygrade A+
- Campusgrade A minus
- Athleticsgrade A+
- Party Scenegrade A
- Professorsgrade A
- Locationgrade A
- Dormsgrade B minus
- Campus Foodgrade B minus
- Student Lifegrade A
- Safetygrade C+
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Pacific-12 Conference
Branch Campuses
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University of Washington Rankings
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UW Admissions
Acceptance Rate
53%
Application Deadline
November 15
SAT Range
1200-1470
ACT Range
27-33
Application Fee
$80
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
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Cost
Net Price
$8,701 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$15,895 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
54%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
6:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
75%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 259 responses39%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 326 responses42%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 328 responsesClaim Your college Today!
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Research and Experimental Psychology545 Graduates
- Computer Science417 Graduates
- Political Science and Government407 Graduates
- Communications404 Graduates
- Biology377 Graduates
- Finance303 Graduates
- Computer and Information Sciences289 Graduates
- Information Technology286 Graduates
- Economics283 Graduates
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology281 Graduates
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
2
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
2
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
29,626 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
6,575
Undergrads Over 25
6%
Pell Grant
18%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
50%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 373 responsesPoll
64%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 405 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$57,700 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
84%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%76%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 161 responsesSimilar Colleges
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University of Washington Reviews
Rating 3.78 out of 5 4,614 reviews
Hello All,
I am a student at the University of Washington's Seattle's Foster School of Business. The school of business has its own separate departments from UW, and I'm sure other major options are the same. For example, Foster has its own career center and there is a University-wide career center. All the resources can be overwhelming for students, so I recommend clarifying which department a resource came from.
I think the required classes are great and the major options are fantastic. The libraries are phenomenal and useful. There are always activities and events. However, because of its location and events, the UW does attract a lot of tourists, I would recommend avoiding the Quad and Red Square during Cherry Blossom Season. Although Suzzalo is the most well-known library, it also attracts the most tourists, and it's hard to study while people are having a photo shoot, the Allen library is a better place to have an uninterrupted study session.
Thanks for reading!
I am a student at the University of Washington's Seattle's Foster School of Business. The school of business has its own separate departments from UW, and I'm sure other major options are the same. For example, Foster has its own career center and there is a University-wide career center. All the resources can be overwhelming for students, so I recommend clarifying which department a resource came from.
I think the required classes are great and the major options are fantastic. The libraries are phenomenal and useful. There are always activities and events. However, because of its location and events, the UW does attract a lot of tourists, I would recommend avoiding the Quad and Red Square during Cherry Blossom Season. Although Suzzalo is the most well-known library, it also attracts the most tourists, and it's hard to study while people are having a photo shoot, the Allen library is a better place to have an uninterrupted study session.
Thanks for reading!
Love the campus! The coursework is rigorous no matter your major, but there's tons of classes that are so niche and interesting to explore! This school will give you a challenge for sure! Having to apply to your major is a huge downside-- there's a decent chance you might not get to study what you want if the major is competitive and your GPA and statements aren't competitive enough (there's just too many students). Similarly, you can't take major classes until you get accepted into the major (which usually isn't until your junior year), so that can delay the graduation process if you don't schedule and plan your degree right.
Because of the large student body, everyone is clawing for everything-- registration for classes is a nightmare, long lines at dining halls and events, etc. (you can expect to sometimes wait more than an hour for food, applying to housing/registration takes hours as well because the server is being filled with so many students).
Because of the large student body, everyone is clawing for everything-- registration for classes is a nightmare, long lines at dining halls and events, etc. (you can expect to sometimes wait more than an hour for food, applying to housing/registration takes hours as well because the server is being filled with so many students).
This school has its perks for sure. The campus is beautiful, there are many bright, passionate professors, and the students encourage hardworking behavior. However, there are many hoops undergrads have to jump through just to get decent grades in a lot of the larger “weed out” classes. There isn’t a huge sense of community if you don’t go out of your way to get connected due to the size of the school. This can feel either freeing or very much isolating and scary. Overall, if you are passionate about what you’re studying and are willing to work hard and put yourself out there you will do just fine at this University!