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University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA

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39%
Acceptance Rate
31,942
Undergraduates
$43k
Out-of-state tuition
85%
6-yr grad rate
$78k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)

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Data as of September 2026
Can I Get In?
39%
Selective
Acceptance Rate (2024-25)
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39% of applicants admitted
SAT RangeNot reported
ACT RangeNot reported
Avg Admitted GPA (CDS)4.00
31,942 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · City: Large
Application deadline: Nov 15, 2026
Your MatchBasic and up
39% acceptance rate. Compare your scores against admitted students — is this a Match, Reach, or Safety for you?
What University of Washington-Seattle Campus rates very important: Rigor of secondary school record, Academic GPA, Application essay, State residency (its 2025-26 Common Data Set). This is how the college weighs all applicants, not part of your chance above. · Source
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$43,209
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$14,091
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$14,615Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$78,466/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio19%
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Why Go Here?
6-yr grad rate85%
First-year retention95%
$78k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
20:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
31.9k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · City: Large
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How Does It Stack Up?
#13
Deal Score in WA
of 83 rated colleges
Deal Score85
Excellent value
33% First-Gen Students
15% Pell Grant Recipients
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28Days
Next Application Deadline
Application deadline: Nov 15, 2026
From the school’s admissions page, checked Sep 23, 2026. The year is projected for this cycle; confirm it with the school. Source
At a Glance
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a public college in Seattle, WA. It enrolls 31,942 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
85
/ 100
Excellent value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
20:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
Not reported
SAT
4.00
GPA (CDS)
Test Optional
Application Deadline
Application deadline: Nov 15, 2026
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$43,209
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)43%
Room & Board (2024-25)$18,405
Median Debt at Graduation$14,615
Highest-Earning Programs
Computer Engineering$142k/yr
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$135k/yr
Computer Science$129k/yr
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$86k/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$82k/yr
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering$82k/yr
How to Apply
Application deadlineNov 15, 2026
From the school’s admissions page; years projected for fall 2027 entry. Source
The Vibe
Not enough data
Rigor
8
Career
8
Value
City: Large
Setting

Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.

College Decoded Grades

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Academics
A
Value
A
Outcomes
A+
Diversity
Not enough data
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Average net price by family income at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Family incomeAverage net price
$0 to $30,000$6,384
$30,001 to $48,000$7,039
$48,001 to $75,000$8,110
$75,001 to $110,000$14,328
Over $110,000$30,019

Average net price after grants, from the federal College Scorecard. See the full Cost tab

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