University of Washington, Tacoma
Tacoma, WA
4,436
Students
15,770
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
83%
Acceptance Rate
Urban
Setting
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University of Washington, Tacoma is a Comprehensive institution located in Tacoma, WA, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
1900 Commerce Street
Tacoma, WA 98402-3100
United States
Tacoma, WA 98402-3100
United States
Contact
Ms. Megan Beresford
Associate Director of University Recruitment
Email: megan61@uw.edu
Phone: 253-692-4738
Fax: 253-692-4414
Associate Director of University Recruitment
Email: megan61@uw.edu
Phone: 253-692-4738
Fax: 253-692-4414
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| American Studies |
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| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies Related |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biomedical Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Finance |
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| Management Science |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mass Communication/media |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Information Technology |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Education |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Writing |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Hispanic And Latin American Languages |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health Services Administration |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| American History |
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| Asian History |
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| European History |
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| History |
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| History Related |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Legal Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies |
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| Humanities |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics And Statistics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Interdisciplinary Studies |
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| International/global Studies |
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| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Environmental Studies |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/police Science |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Political Economy |
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| Social Sciences Related |
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| Urban Studies/affairs |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
1,982
Applied
1,662
Accepted
4,436
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,156
Females Applied
979
Females Accepted
85%
Male Admissions
826
Males Applied
683
Males Accepted
83%
Applying
60
Application Fee
3.31
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Essay |
| Required for some programs |
Transcript of high school record 3 recommendations |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | June 30th | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | March 15th | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 550 | 490 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 490 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 18 | 24 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
10,127
In-state
35,508
Out-of-state
Fees
1,134
Full-time student fees
11,028
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | Yes |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
15,770
Avg. Financial Aid Package
15,150
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
4,820
Avg. Loan Aid
3,600
Avg. Grant Aid
14,120
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
73%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
13%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
4,436
Total undergrad students
4%
International Students
1%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 14.88% |
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| Black or African American | 8.48% |
| White or Caucasian | 40.78% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.74% |
| Asian | 19.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1.28% |
| Two or more races | 8.95% |
| Other | 1.56% |
Gender
Male (48.11%)
Female (51.89%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Not Reported |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 6% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Block Party, O.S.C.A.R.S and RSO Canned Food Drive
Block Party, O.S.C.A.R.S and RSO Canned Food Drive
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Accounting Student Association, International Student Association, Partners in Action to Transform Healthcare (PATH) and Asian Pacific Islander Student Union (APISU)
Accounting Student Association, International Student Association, Partners in Action to Transform Healthcare (PATH) and Asian Pacific Islander Student Union (APISU)
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
key card access to buildings after hours
key card access to buildings after hours
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Basketball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Wrestling | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Basketball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Wrestling | |
No | No |
Faculty
345
Total Faculty
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 257
Part-time - 88
Male - 173
Female - 172