University of Washington-Seattle Campus (UW)

(Seattle, WA)

The University of Washington, founded in 1861, is a public, comprehensive institution. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Architecture and Urban Planning; Arts and Sciences; Engineering, Forest Resources; and the Schools of Business Administration , Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health and Community Medicine, and Social Work. Its 703-acre campus is located in a residential section of Seattle.

Admissions

61%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

Avg GPA of incoming frosh: 3.5

Admitted Freshmen Ranked

1% in Top 50% in H.S. Class

Regular Decision: January 01, 2011

SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile

1630–1970 SAT Total
530–650 SAT Reading
570–680 SAT Math
530–640 SAT Writing

24–29 ACT Composite
22–30 ACT English
24–30 ACT Math
8–10 ACT Writing

TOEFL Required for intl students

Minimum TOEFL:

Cost

$20,445
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board

In-State Tuition: $7,692
Out-of-State Tuition: $24,367
Room and Board: $11,718
Books & Supplies: $1,035

Will I Like It

35,420
number of undergraduates

Public
Setting: City
52% Women

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics, Entrepreneurship

Education

Education Administration, Teaching

Engineering

Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Other Engineering

Health & Medicine

Dentistry, Fitness, Health Administration, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Pre-Med, Veterinary

Humanities

Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages, Writing

Music

Conducting, General Music & Theory, Keyboard Instruments, Stringed Instruments, Voice & Opera

Performing Arts

Acting, Dance, Drama & Theatre

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy, Religion

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government, Public Policy

Public Service

Law Enforcement, Public Administration, Social Work

Science & Math

Animal Sciences, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Math, Meteorology, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Family & Consumer Sciences, Library Science, Other Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology

Visual Arts & Design

Art, Ceramics, Industrial & Product Design, Painting, Sculpture

Extra Curriculars

Accounting Club, Animals, Aero Club, Books, Chess, Anthropology Club, Choir, Church, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Block & Bridle Club, Dancing, Dogs, Chess Club, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Computer Club, Jogging, DECA - Distributive Education Clubs of America, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Entrepreneurship Club, Medicine, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Politics, Foreign Language Club, Sports, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, Working Out, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Yoga, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, Mock Trial, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Photography Club, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Thespian Society, Young Democrats

Mailing Address

1400 NE Campus Parkway
Seattle, WA 98195-4550

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