2022-2023 Public Colleges of Distinction
2022-2023 Colleges of Distinction
Colleges of Distinction: Washington

University of Washington

Experience the Pacific Northwest’s premier public university at the University of Washington. Located in the vibrant city of Seattle, UW is renowned for its academic excellence, innovative research, and commitment to community engagement. With more than 180 majors to choose from, students have the opportunity to explore a wide range of fields, from cutting-edge science and technology to the arts and humanities. UW is home to world-class faculty who are dedicated to mentoring and inspiring students to achieve their full potential.

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Beyond the classroom, students can participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, including more than 900 student organizations and competitive NCAA Division I sports teams. UW is also a leader in sustainability, with a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and promoting environmental stewardship. Whether you’re looking to make an impact in your field or in your community, UW provides the resources and support you need to succeed. Come discover what it means to be a Husky and join the thriving UW community today.

Get to know University of Washington

32,244
Degree-Seeking Undergraduates
Enrolled female students
55%
 
Enrolled male students
45%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time students
91%
 
Part-time students
9%
 
Full-time to Part-time Ratio
-0%1%2%3%4%5%6%7%8%9%10%11%12%13%14%15%16%17%18%19%20%21%22%23%24%25%26%27%28%29%30%31%32%33%34%35%36%37%38%39%40%41%42%43%44%45%46%47%48%49%50%51%52%53%54%55%56%57%58%59%60%61%62%63%64%65%66%67%68%69%70%71%72%73%74%75%76%77%78%79%80%81%82%83%84%85%86%87%88%89%90%91%92%93%94%95%96%97%98%99%100%
Retention rate
Full-time faculty
82%
 
Adjuncts
18%
 
Faculty Ratio
20:1
Student/teacher ratio
$10,629
In-state tuition cost
$37,998
Out-of-state tuition cost
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6-year graduation rate
-0%1%2%3%4%5%6%7%8%9%10%11%12%13%14%15%16%17%18%19%20%21%22%23%24%25%26%27%28%29%30%31%32%33%34%35%36%37%38%39%40%41%42%43%44%45%46%47%48%49%50%51%52%53%54%55%56%57%58%59%60%61%62%63%64%65%66%67%68%69%70%71%72%73%74%75%76%77%78%79%80%81%82%83%84%85%86%87%88%89%90%91%92%93%94%95%96%97%98%99%100%
Acceptance rate
-0%1%2%3%4%5%6%7%8%9%10%11%12%13%14%15%16%17%18%19%20%21%22%23%24%25%26%27%28%29%30%31%32%33%34%35%36%37%38%39%40%41%42%43%44%45%46%47%48%49%50%51%52%53%54%55%56%57%58%59%60%61%62%63%64%65%66%67%68%69%70%71%72%73%74%75%76%77%78%79%80%81%82%83%84%85%86%87%88%89%90%91%92%93%94%95%96%97%98%99%100%
Out-of-state students

Contact University of Washington

Contact Admissions

admit.washington.edu
(206) 543-9686

Campus Location

1400 NE Campus Parkway
Seattle, WA 98105

(206) 543-2100

Visit UW Online

www.washington.edu