University of Washington-Seattle Campus

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,869

2.99% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$11,784

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

39.1%

69,166 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

56,997

76.6% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

85.2%

6,040 Graduates

About

University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a higher education institution located in King County, WA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Washington-Seattle Campus were Other Research & Experimental Psychology (533 degrees awarded), Computer Science (525 degrees), and Informatics (373 degrees).

In 2024, 15,578 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. 57.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (5,824 degrees), 1.66 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (3,513 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is $11,869, which is $−20,051 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is $11,869, which is $20,051 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,784.

In 2024, 38% of undergraduate students attending University of Washington-Seattle Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 15% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,869

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Washington-Seattle Campus was $11,869. The cost of tuition at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is $−20,051 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Washington-Seattle Campus (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,784

2024 Value

6.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Washington-Seattle Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,784. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Washington-Seattle Campus grew by 6.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Washington-Seattle Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$17,982

Room and Board

$900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Washington-Seattle Campus was of $17,982 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 11.9% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $900. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Washington-Seattle Campus (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

15%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

38% of undergraduate students at University of Washington-Seattle Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 2.56% with respect to 2023, when 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Washington-Seattle Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of Washington-Seattle Campus received 69,166 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 10.8% annual growth. Out of those 69,166 applicants, 27,076 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 39.1% acceptance rate.

There were 56,997 students enrolled at University of Washington-Seattle Campus in 2024. 81% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Washington-Seattle Campus has an overall enrollment yield of 26.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

39.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

27,076

Accepted Out of 69,166

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Washington-Seattle Campus was 39.1% (27,076 admissions from 69,166 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 42.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 10.8%, while admissions grew by 1.97%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Washington-Seattle Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

81%

Submission Percentage (2020)

5,692

Scores Submitted (2020)

81% of enrolled first-time students at University of Washington-Seattle Campus in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Washington-Seattle Campus had a total enrollment of 56,997 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is 43,652 students and the part-time enrollment is 13,345. This means that 76.6% of students enrolled at University of Washington-Seattle Campus are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 29.7% White, 20.2% Asian, 8.23% Hispanic or Latino, 6.12% Two or More Races, 3.48% Black or African American, 0.347% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.254% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Washington-Seattle Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (19.2%), followed by Asian Female (15.2%) and White Male (13.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (21.7%), followed by White Male (16.2%) and Asian Female (9.27%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Washington-Seattle Campus in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56,997 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is 43,652 and the part-time enrollment is 13,345. This means that 76.6% of students enrolled at University of Washington-Seattle Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Washington-Seattle Campus (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

95%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus was 95%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), University of Washington-Seattle Campus had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Washington-Seattle Campus (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
16,953 enrolled students
Asian
11,505 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
4,691 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is 29.7% White, 20.2% Asian, 8.23% Hispanic or Latino, 6.12% Two or More Races, 3.48% Black or African American, 0.347% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.254% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 10,066 students (17.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 2,292 more women than men received degrees from University of Washington-Seattle Campus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is white (5,824 degrees awarded). There were 1.66 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (3,513 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is Other Research & Experimental Psychology (533 degrees awarded), followed by Computer Science (525 degrees) and Informatics (373 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (134 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (344 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (237 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Postsecondary teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Washington-Seattle Campus are Postsecondary teachers (131,174 people), Other managers (117,568 people), Architects, except landscape and naval (110,907 people), Software developers (107,280 people), and Secondary school teachers (78,250 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Washington-Seattle Campus in 2024 are Library Science (134 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (344 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (237 degrees), Math & Statistics (558 degrees), and Physical Sciences (505 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Washington-Seattle Campus are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Logisticians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at University of Washington-Seattle Campus are Library Science (134 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (344 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (237 degrees), Math & Statistics (558 degrees), and Physical Sciences (505 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Washington-Seattle Campus are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (234,126 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (187,053 people), Elementary & secondary schools (179,886 people), Computer Systems Design (142,858 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (101,910 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Washington-Seattle Campus.

Most Common (2024)

Other Research & Experimental Psychology
533 degrees awarded
Computer Science
525 degrees awarded
Informatics
373 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Washington-Seattle Campus was Other Research & Experimental Psychology with 533 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Washington-Seattle Campus according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

6,643

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

8,935

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 6,643 degrees were awarded to men at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, which is 0.743 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (8,935).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Washington-Seattle Campus by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 386 degrees were awarded to men at University of Washington-Seattle Campus in Computer Science, which is 1.92 times more than the 201 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 425 degrees were awarded to men at University of Washington-Seattle Campus in Other Research & Experimental Psychology, which is 3.51 times more than the 121 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

71%

100% Completion Time

84%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 71% of students graduating from University of Washington-Seattle Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 84% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 85% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (89.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is Female and Two or More Races (89.5% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.24% of graduates (75 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
5,824 degrees awarded
Asian
3,513 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,355 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is white (5,824 degrees awarded). There were 1.66 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (3,513 degrees).

2.54% of degree recipients (396 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
3,847 degrees awarded
White Female
3,774 degrees awarded
White Female
3,658 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is white female (3,847 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (3,774 degrees).

Operations

University of Washington-Seattle Campus has an endowment valued at nearly $5.57B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 764M (13.7%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, University of Washington-Seattle Campus had a total salary expenditure of 8.57B. University of Washington-Seattle Campus employs 958 Professors, 583 Associate professors and 534 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Washington-Seattle Campus are Male Professor (555), Female Professor (403), and Female Associate professor (301).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Washington-Seattle Campus are: Business and Financial Operations, with 2,666 employees, Research, with 1,117 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 1,065 employees.

Endowment

$5.57B

2024 Endowment

13.2%

growth from 2023

University of Washington-Seattle Campus has an endowment valued at about $5.57B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Washington-Seattle Campus grew 13.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.31B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Washington-Seattle Campus (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.19B - Federal
$162M - State
$4.89M - Local

As of 2024, University of Washington-Seattle Campus received $1.19B in grants and contracts from the federal government, $162M from state grants and contracts, and $4.89M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$4.18B

2024 Salaries

11.5%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Washington-Seattle Campus paid a median of $4.18B in salaries, which represents 48.8% of their overall expenditure ($8.57B) and a 11.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 16% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 13.2% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$316M

Instructional Salaries

2,195

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Washington-Seattle Campus paid a total of $316M to 2,195 employees working as instructors, which represents 7.55% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Washington-Seattle Campus were Business and Financial Operations with 2,666 employees, Research with 1,117 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 1,065 employees.

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