University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,927

2.8% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$10,310

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.702%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

82.9%

4,466 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

10,054

84.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

58.3%

522 Graduates

About

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is a higher education institution located in Pierce County, WA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus were General Computer & Information Sciences (191 degrees awarded), General Psychology (152 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Police Science (111 degrees).

In 2021, 2,029 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus. 54.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (831 degrees), 2.27 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (366 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is $10,927, which is $−12,257 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is $10,927, which is $−12,257 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,310.

In 2021, 71% of undergraduate students attending University of Washington-Tacoma Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 32% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,927

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus was $10,927. The cost of tuition at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is $−12,257 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$10,310

2021 Value

1.95%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Washington-Tacoma Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,310. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Washington-Tacoma Campus grew by 1.95%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Washington-Tacoma 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

$12,258

Room and Board

$900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus was of $12,258 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 4.34% between 2020 and 2021.

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-Tacoma Campus (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

71% of undergraduate students at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.9% with respect to 2020, when 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Washington-Tacoma 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.702%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus was 0.702%, which represents 49 out of the 6984 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus received 4,466 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 12.5% annual growth. Out of those 4,466 applicants, 3,702 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 82.9% acceptance rate.

There were 10,054 students enrolled at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus in 2021. 81% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus has an overall enrollment yield of 33.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

82.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

3,702

Accepted Out of 4,466

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Washington-Tacoma Campus was 82.9% (3,702 admissions from 4,466 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 86%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 12.5%, while admissions grew by 8.37%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Washington-Tacoma 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)

1,006

Scores Submitted (2020)

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

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus had a total enrollment of 10,054 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is 8,540 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,514. This means that 84.9% of students enrolled at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 37.3% White, 20.9% Asian, 14.6% Hispanic or Latino, 9.95% Black or African American, 8.81% Two or More Races, 1.41% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.656% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (18%), followed by White Male (17.3%) and Asian Male (12.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (21.6%), followed by White Male (15.7%) and Asian Female (8.99%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

84.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,054 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is 8,540 and the part-time enrollment is 1,514. This means that 84.9% of students enrolled at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2021 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-Tacoma Campus was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of Washington-Tacoma Campus had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,752 enrolled students
Asian
2,106 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,466 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is 37.3% White, 20.9% Asian, 14.6% Hispanic or Latino, 9.95% Black or African American, 8.81% Two or More Races, 1.41% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.656% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 210 students (2.09%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 197 more women than men received degrees from University of Washington-Tacoma Campus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is white (831 degrees awarded). There were 2.27 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (366 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is General Computer & Information Sciences (191 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (152 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Police Science (111 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (491 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (22 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (31 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

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-Tacoma Campus are Software developers (486,692 people), Other managers (185,850 people), Social workers, all other (170,591 people), Police officers (137,486 people), and Computer occupations, all other (120,544 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus in 2021 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (491 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (22 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (31 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (99 degrees), and Protective Services (111 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Media and communication workers, all other

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-Tacoma Campus are Media and communication workers, all other, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (491 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (22 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (31 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (99 degrees), and Protective Services (111 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

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-Tacoma Campus are Computer Systems Design (548,535 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (353,124 people), Elementary & secondary schools (212,001 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (161,401 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (141,525 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-Tacoma Campus.

Most Common (2021)

General Computer & Information Sciences
191 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
152 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Police Science
111 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus was General Computer & Information Sciences with 191 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

916

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,113

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 916 degrees were awarded to men at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus, which is 0.823 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,113).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 184 degrees were awarded to men at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 3.47 times more than the 53 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 128 degrees were awarded to men at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus in General Psychology, which is 5.33 times more than the 24 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

40%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 40% of students graduating from University of Washington-Tacoma Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (69.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is Female and Asian (69.4% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 1.92% of graduates (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
831 degrees awarded
Asian
366 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
272 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is white (831 degrees awarded). There were 2.27 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (366 degrees).

3.25% of degree recipients (66 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
437 degrees awarded
White Male
394 degrees awarded
Asian Female
186 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is white female (437 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (394 degrees).

Operations

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus employs 226 Associate professors, 188 Assistant professors and 110 Professors. Most academics at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus are Female Associate professor (126), Male Associate professor (100), and Female Assistant professor (96).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 188 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 104 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 86 employees.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

226 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

188 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus were Associate professor with 226 employees, Assistant professor with 188 employees, and Professor with 110 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 188 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 104 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 86 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus was Female Associate professor with 126 employees, Male Associate professor with 100 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 96 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus.