University of Washington, Seattle Campus (UW)
Seattle, WA| Region: | Northwest |
|---|---|
| Setting: | Large City Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Affiliation: | Not applicable |
| Size: | Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Husky |
| Nicknames: | U-Dub, UW |
| Website: | www.washington.edu |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Selectivity: | Highly Selective |
| In-State Tuition: | $12,383 |
| Out-of-State Tuition: | $29,938 |
| Retention Rate: | 93% |
| Enrollment: | 49,340 |
| Year Established: | 1861 |
About UW
The largest university in the Northwest, University of Washington in Seattle abounds with academic, research and student life opportunities and also offers easy access to one of the most culturally vibrant cities in the United States.
Academics at UW Seattle run the gamut of disciplines. At the undergraduate level students may pursue degrees in such areas as:
- Business
- Education
- Environmental Studies
- Liberal Arts
- Nursing
- Performing Arts
- Public Health
- Social Work
At the graduate level, UW Seattle educates and trains future doctors, lawyers and scholars. In addition to offering graduate degrees in the subject areas listed above, UW also awards graduate degrees through its schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Law and Pharmacy.
College life provides numerous opportunities, which include more than 700 student organizations, campus museums and stage performances and numerous arts and recreation centers.
While UW may be a massive institution, in the undergraduate admissions process it considers each applicant as the individual that he or she is. In addition to evaluating transcripts and test scores, UW looks at each applicant’s extracurricular activities, accomplishments, talents and other experiences. Graduate admissions policies vary, depending on the program of study.
Financial aid offerings are comprehensive. Eligible students may receive some form of financial assistance, which could include academic scholarships, based primarily on grade point average and test scores, need-based scholarships and departmental scholarships.
UW also participates in federal financial aid programs, providing grants, loans and work-study awards. Graduate students may also be eligible for full-tuition fellowships or assistantships, depending on their area of study.
UW Ratings & Reviews
Overall School Rating:
Rated 4.5 of 5 Stars 21 Reviews
52% of students gave University of Washington, Seattle Campus 5 stars overall.
Student Ratings
Alexa Thorsrud Student at This School - Grad Year 2013
I love UW. I really enjoy and promote Greek life as well as attending sporting events, playing intramural sports, and getting involved. I also love the school's location and campus. We are one of the few campuses that you can get to football games by boat. We are so lucky to be on the lake and so close to the ocean with gorgeous views of the mountains from campus.
Michelle Burkett Loesby Alumnus - Grad Year 1968
Graduate school is very small and personal where the professors know you by first name and spend quality time in teaching and guiding you. The academic standards are high and well regarded across the nation. One can be proud to have a degree from this school.
UW Map & Location
University of Washington, Seattle Campus
1400 NE Campus Parkway
Seattle, WA 98195
Getting Around UW
Walkability
Excellent walkability. You do not need a car for this area.
Transit
Excellent transit. This area has plenty of convenient public transportation.
Weather
Seasonal average temperatures for Seattle, WA
UW Students
| Full-Time Undergrad Students | 34,266 |
|---|---|
| Freshman Class | 5,498 |
| Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students) | 49,340 |
Ethnic Diversity:
- Latino: 6%
- African American: 3%
- Caucasian: 51%
- American Indian or Alaska native: 1%
- Asian: 27%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 1%
- Unknown and Other: 10%
| Latino | 6% |
|---|---|
| African American | 3% |
| Caucasian | 51% |
| American Indian or Alaska native | 1% |
| Asian | 27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1% |
| Unknown and Other | 10% |
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