Tacoma,
WA
About UW Tacoma
University of Washington, Tacoma is a public, state college in the city of Tacoma, Washington. UW Tacoma was founded in 1990. The college enrolls around 5,027 students a year, including 4,327 undergraduate students.
UW Tacoma Acceptance Rate 2022
It is not difficult to get into UW Tacoma. Around 83% of applicants get into UW Tacoma each year. In 2022, 2,233 students applied to UW Tacoma and 1,851 were admitted.
| University of Washington, Tacoma Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 83% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.4 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
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College Info
UW Tacoma Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jun 30
Transfer Applications are Due
Jul 31
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to UW Tacoma is Jun 30.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to UW Tacoma is Jul 31.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
UW Tacoma SAT Scores
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UW Tacoma Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$27,316
In State$55,146
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at UW Tacoma is like? There are approximately 5,027 students enrolled at UW Tacoma, including 4,327 undergraduate students and 700 graduate students. 88% percent of students attend school full-time, 98% percent are from WA and 2% percent of students are from other states.
88%
Full Time12%
Part Time98%
In State2%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
5,027
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
83%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$12,196
Out-of-State
$40,026
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jun 30
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