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

University of Washington - Tacoma

    Report Card

    grade B
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade B minus
    2. Value
      grade A
    3. Diversity
      grade A
    4. Campus
      grade B minus
    5. Athletics
      grade unavailable
    6. Party Scene
      grade C+
    7. Professors
      grade B
    8. Location
      grade B
    9. Dorms
      grade unavailable
    10. Campus Food
      grade B minus
    11. Student Life
      grade B
    12. Safety
      grade B+

    About

    1900 COMMERCE ST
    TACOMA, WA 98402
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    Part of the University of Washington tri-campus system, UW Tacoma is an urban-serving public university providing access to students in a way that transforms families and communities. We value diversity, and work to bring success to all our students, encouraging our campus community to contribute to the growth and prosperity of our region. We offer career-focused majors in high-demand fields with an emphasis on social responsibility.

    University of Washington - Tacoma Rankings

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    86%
    SAT Range
    960-1180
    ACT Range
    16-24
    Application Fee
    $60
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $10,113 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $12,399 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    84%

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    Academics

    Professors
    grade B
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    Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

    A Campus Immersed in Art

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    "Tacoma’s downtown is its “art and soul,” and the place where visitors can see for themselves why Tacoma is one of Forbes’ 13 Art Trips You Need to Take. You can wander amongst world-class museums, or just take in all the public art, which includes Dale Chihuly glass installations seemingly around every corner."

    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    1
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    1
    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      20%
    • On Campus
      79%
    • Online
      1%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    4,034 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    533
    Undergrads Over 25
    23%
    Pell Grant
    42%
    Varsity Athletes
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $57,700 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    60%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    91%
    National
    83%

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