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University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Large
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 11,123
Student to faculty ratio 21 to 1
Acceptance rate 54%
Students retention rate 93%
On-time graduation rate 84%

Located in Seattle, Washington, UDub is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. UDub operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

University of Washington-Seattle Campus is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

UDub boasts an impressive student retention rate of 93% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 72%, respectively.


  • The institution has on-campus hospital
  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

53.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,076

Cost of attendance at University of Washington-Seattle Campus in 2022 for students from Washington.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average $5,771
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$39,906

Cost of attendance at University of Washington-Seattle Campus in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average $11,857
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 41 of freshman students at University of Washington-Seattle Campus received on average $15,895 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$15,895
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 1,230 18% $4,960 $6,101,361
Other Federal Grant 1,874 27% $6,695 $12,546,132
State Grant/Scholarships 1,744 25% $7,595 $13,246,235
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 2,447 35% $7,752 $18,968,939
Total Grant & Scholarships 2,816 41% $15,895 $44,761,306

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Washington-Seattle Campus students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Washington-Seattle Campus students is 83.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 86.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 80.9%.

83.9%

  • asian 86.9% 1,464 students
  • African American 75.0% 111 students
  • white 83.8% 2,282 students
  • unknown 88.1% 37 students
  • hawaiian 75.0% 24 students
  • hispanic 77.0% 382 students
  • International Students 84.0% 937 students
  • Mixed Race 84.0% 390 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Pacific-12 Conference
  • Baseball Pacific-12 Conference
  • Basketball Pacific-12 Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Pacific-12 Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Navy
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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