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University of Washington-Seattle Campus

UW-Seattle

Seattle, Washington 98195-4550

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Strong graduate outcomes — major research university

University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a public institution in Seattle with particular strength in computer science and biology.

A large campus of 31.6K undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

84% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $78,466 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,485.

Established
1861
Motto
Lux sit
Mascot
Harry the HuskyDubs (live Malamute)
Type
Public research university
Conference
Big Ten Conference
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

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43%Acceptance
SAT Avg
31,588Students
20:1Student:Faculty
84%Grad Rate
$78,466Earnings 10yr
$13,485Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Washington-Seattle Campus Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate42.5%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

42.5%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$12,643
Tuition (out-of-state)$41,997
Room & Board$17,982
Books & Supplies$900
Total Cost of Attendance$30,282
Average Net Price$13,485
Median Debt at Graduation$14,615
Monthly Payment (10yr)$155

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$6,398
$30–48K$6,601
$48–75K$7,817
$75–110K$17,234
$110K+$28,383

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$13,485

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

84.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,375

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

240

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (392)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
31,588
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
33%
Pell Grant Recipients
15%

Race & Ethnicity

White 34%
Black 4%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 27%
Two+ 8%
Int'l 13%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate83.7%
Freshman Retention94.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$62,979
8 Years$70,968
10 Years$78,466

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$61,200
Men
$79,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#42
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#17

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Washington Huskies

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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