University of Washington Bothell

Bothell, Washington

University of Washington Bothell is one of three campuses of the University of Washington, serving students from its campus northeast of Seattle. The university combines access to a major public research system with a more intimate campus environment where students can build close relationships with faculty and classmates.

UW Bothell’s academic programs emphasize interdisciplinary thinking, collaboration, and applied learning. Its location in the Puget Sound region places students near technology companies, health organizations, nonprofits, government agencies, and a wide range of employers, while the campus itself is known for its restored wetlands and commitment to sustainability.

Get to know University of Washington Bothell

5,472

Degree-Seeking Undergraduates

Enrolled female students

46%

Enrolled male students

54%

Gender Ratio

Full-time students

86%

Part-time students

14%

Full-time to Part-time Ratio

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Retention rate

Full-time faculty

62%

Adjuncts

38%

Faculty Ratio

22:1

Student/teacher ratio

$11,524

In-state tuition cost

$42,105

Out-of-state tuition cost

6-year graduation rate

Acceptance rate

Out-of-state students

College Highlights

Engagee Students

Great Teaching

Vibrant Communities

Successful Outcomes

Admission & Aid

Engagee Students

LEARNING CONNECTED TO THE REGION
UW Bothell students can put coursework into practice through internships, community-based projects, field experiences, and partnerships throughout the Seattle metropolitan area. Programs across business, computing, health, education, science, and the humanities make use of the region as a setting for problem-solving and professional exploration.

RESEARCH AND CREATIVE WORK
Undergraduates can work with faculty on research and creative projects, present their work, and pursue independent questions across disciplines. The university also supports global learning and study abroad, giving students opportunities to connect local experience with international perspectives and to see how ideas change across different communities and contexts.

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 5%
Hispanic/Latine: 10%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 10%
White, non-Hispanic: 28%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 34%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 34%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 6%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 6%

Great Teaching

SMALLER CLASSES WITH UW RESOURCES
One of UW Bothell’s distinguishing features is the chance to study within a smaller campus while remaining part of the University of Washington. Students have regular access to faculty in classrooms, laboratories, studios, and advising conversations, creating more room for discussion and individual feedback than many expect from a public university.

INTERDISCIPLINARY BY DESIGN
Faculty often teach across traditional boundaries, encouraging students to connect methods and ideas from multiple fields. Project-based courses and collaborative assignments ask students to apply what they know, explain their thinking clearly, and work with peers whose academic backgrounds may differ from their own.

Vibrant Communities

A CLOSE-KNIT CAMPUS NEAR SEATTLE
UW Bothell offers a compact campus community with student organizations, events, recreation, leadership opportunities, and spaces where students from different programs regularly cross paths. The campus shares facilities and a setting with Cascadia College, adding to the energy of the academic community.

THE WETLANDS AS PART OF CAMPUS LIFE
The restored North Creek wetlands are one of UW Bothell’s most distinctive features, creating an outdoor laboratory and a visible connection to the university’s environmental values. Beyond campus, Bothell and the wider Puget Sound region give students access to trails, cultural attractions, employers, and the urban opportunities of Seattle.

Successful Outcomes

CAREER DEVELOPMENT IN THE PUGET SOUND REGION
Career Services helps students explore fields, prepare application materials, practice interviewing, connect with employers, and search for internships and jobs. The university’s location gives students access to a dense network of organizations in technology, business, health, education, public service, and the nonprofit sector.

EXPERIENCE THAT BUILDS CONFIDENCE
Research, internships, community projects, leadership, and collaborative coursework all give UW Bothell students examples of what they can do beyond a transcript. By graduation, students have had repeated opportunities to communicate ideas, work in teams, adapt to new settings, and connect academic learning with professional goals.

Admission & Aid

Admission

TEST SCORES
Optional

Tuition & Cost

Tuition (in-state): $11,524
Tuition (out-of-state): $42,105
Fees: $1,035
Room: $11,250
Board: $6,288

Contact University of Washington Bothell

Contact Admissions

www.uwb.edu/admissions
(425) 352-5000
uwbinfo@uw.edu

Campus Location

18115 Campus Way NE
Bothell, WA 98011-8246

(425) 352-5000
uwbinfo@uw.edu