School Summary

University of Washington, Tacoma


General Information:

Founded in 1990, University of Washington, Tacoma is seated on 46 acres located in Pierce county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 15:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 1 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 70. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

1900 Commerce Street

Tacoma, WA
98402-3100
For more information call: 253 692-4400. This school has a website at https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.tacoma.uw.edu/uwt/admissions/how-apply


Application Deadline: May
Application Fee: $60
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $13,168.00 $43,404.00
Room and Board $16,371.00 $16,371.00
Fees $1,164.00 $1,164.00
Total $30,703.00 $60,939.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 5.8% 0%
600-699 26.09% 0%
500-599 39.13% 0%
400-499 23.19% 0%
300-399 4.35% 0%
200-299 1.45% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 25%
24-29 50%
18-23 8.33%
12-17 16.67%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% N/A
11-25% N/A
26-50% N/A
Under 50% N/A




No intercollegiate male sports found.


No intercollegiate female sports found.


No intramural male sports found.


No intramural female sports found.



No intercollegiate male scholarships found.


No intercollegiate female scholarships found.


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 2,097
Female 1,917
Total 4,014


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 2,376
Female 2,401
Total 4,777

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 23%
African American 11%
Hispanic 15%
Native American 0%
White 34%
Other 15%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 77%
At Least 25 Years Old 23%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 98%
Out Of State 2%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 7%
Live Off Campus 93%


Block Party, Involvement Fair, Multicultural Night

Pacific Islander Student Alliance, Filipino American Student Association, Multicultural Association for Pre-Health Student, Accounting Student Association, Vietnamese Student Association


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 26.0102                                           Biomedical Sciences, General
  • 22.0000                                           Legal Studies
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 03.0103                                           Environmental Studies
  • 24.0103                                           Humanities/Humanistic Studies
  • 30.2001                                           International/Globalization Studies
  • 09.0102                                           Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • 03.0104                                           Environmental Science
  • 45.0602                                           Applied Economics
  • 51.2211                                           Health Services Administration
  • 45.1201                                           Urban Studies/Affairs
  • 11.0103                                           Information Technology
  • 54.0102                                           American History (United States)
  • 54.0103                                           European History
  • 54.0106                                           Asian History
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 13.0101                                           Education, General
  • 05.0103                                           Asian Studies/Civilization
  • 05.0102                                           American/United States Studies/Civilization
  • 45.1004                                           Political Economy
  • 16.0908                                           Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
  • 23.1301                                           Writing, General
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 14.0901                                           Computer Engineering, General
  • 14.0801                                           Civil Engineering, General
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 14.1001                                           Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • 14.1901                                           Mechanical Engineering
  • 43.0107                                           Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 27.0503                                           Mathematics and Statistics
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies
  • 05.0299                                           Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
  • 54.0199                                           History, Other
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • 45.9999                                           Social Sciences, Other

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