University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

https://www.tacoma.uw.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $11,869
    2.99% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $13,898
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    82.5%
    4,068 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    4,965
    85.8% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    63.2%
    394 Graduates

    About

    University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is a higher education institution located in Pierce County, WA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus were General Computer & Information Sciences (177 degrees awarded), General Psychology (157 degrees), and Registered Nursing (115 degrees).

    In 2024, 1,741 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus. 54.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (621 degrees), 1.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (366 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is $11,869, which is $−12,131 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is $11,869, which is $12,131 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,898.

    In 2024, 67% of undergraduate students attending University of Washington-Tacoma Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 27% 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-Tacoma Campus was $11,869. The cost of tuition at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is $−12,131 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Average Net Price

    $13,898
    2024 Value
    23.1%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 University of Washington-Tacoma Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,898. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Washington-Tacoma Campus grew by 23.1%.

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    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.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $15,948
    Room and Board
    $900
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus was of $15,948 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 12.2% 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.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    67%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    27%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    67% of undergraduate students at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.

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    Admissions

    University of Washington-Tacoma Campus received 4,068 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 28.7% annual growth. Out of those 4,068 applicants, 3,357 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 82.5% acceptance rate.

    There were 4,965 students enrolled at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus in 2024. 81% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    University of Washington-Tacoma Campus has an overall enrollment yield of 21.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    82.5%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    3,357
    Accepted Out of 4,068

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Washington-Tacoma Campus was 82.5% (3,357 admissions from 4,068 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 82.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 28.7%, while admissions grew by 28%.

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    SAT Scores

    81%
    Submission Percentage (2020)
    503
    Scores Submitted (2020)

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

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    Enrollment

    University of Washington-Tacoma Campus had a total enrollment of 4,965 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is 4,258 students and the part-time enrollment is 707. This means that 85.8% 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 33.8% White, 20.9% Asian, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, 11.4% Black or African American, 9.12% Two or More Races, 1.13% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.987% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (17.1%), followed by White Female (15.9%) and Asian Male (13.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (17.5%), followed by White Male (15.6%) and Asian Female (6.8%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    85.8%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,965 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is 4,258 and the part-time enrollment is 707. This means that 85.8% of students enrolled at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    80%
    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-Tacoma Campus was 80%. 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.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      1,678 enrolled students
    2. Asian
      1,040 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      750 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is 33.8% White, 20.9% Asian, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, 11.4% Black or African American, 9.12% Two or More Races, 1.13% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.987% 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 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% 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, 165 students (3.32%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 147 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 (621 degrees awarded). There were 1.7 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 (177 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (157 degrees) and Registered Nursing (115 degrees).

    In 2024,  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 (409 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (93 degrees), and Psychology (166 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 (645,232 people), Other managers (262,687 people), Social workers, all other (242,834 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (163,848 people), and Computer occupations, all other (142,325 people).

    The most specialized majors at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus in 2024 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (409 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (93 degrees), Psychology (166 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (24 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (9 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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-Tacoma Campus are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Logisticians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

    The most specialized majors at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (409 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (93 degrees), Psychology (166 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (24 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (9 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 (693,336 people), Elementary & secondary schools (541,966 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (320,126 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (310,145 people), and Outpatient care centers (241,580 people).

    The most specialized majors at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (409 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (93 degrees), Psychology (166 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (24 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (9 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 (2024)
    1. General Computer & Information Sciences
      177 degrees awarded
    2. General Psychology
      157 degrees awarded
    3. Registered Nursing
      115 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus was General Computer & Information Sciences with 177 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    797
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    944
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 797 degrees were awarded to men at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus, which is 0.844 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (944).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 169 degrees were awarded to men at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 2.68 times more than the 63 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 120 degrees were awarded to men at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus in General Psychology, which is 3.24 times more than the 37 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    43%
    100% Completion Time
    54%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 43% 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 57% 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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      621 degrees awarded
    2. Asian
      366 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      215 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is white (621 degrees awarded). There were 1.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (366 degrees).

    3.27% of degree recipients (57 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      502 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      485 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      481 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is white female (502 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (485 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus are: Business and Financial Operations, with 69 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 67 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 57 employees.

    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus were Business and Financial Operations with 69 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 67 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 57 employees.

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