University of Washington, Tacoma

University of Washington, Tacoma Overview

University of Washington, Tacoma is a public, state school in the urban setting of Tacoma, Washington. UW Tacoma was founded in 1990 and the school presently has around 5,027 students per year, which includes 4,327 undergraduates. UW Tacoma provides housing for up to 300 students. Most students live in off campus housing.

📆 Mark your calendar! June 30, 2023 is the final deadline to submit an application for the Fall 2023 semester.

Student Activities at UW Tacoma

Interested in music or performing? At UW Tacoma you can perform with one of the university's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? UW Tacoma students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at UW Tacoma, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? UW Tacoma has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at UW Tacoma on the Student Life page.

2022 UW Tacoma Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Quarter
Overall Acceptance Rate	83%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.4
In-State Tuition	$10,927
Out-of-State	$38,757
Percent of Need Met	68.4%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$14,362

---

Is UW Tacoma a Good School?

---

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a better sense of what UW Tacoma offers and if the school could be a good choice for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for University of Washington, Tacoma

It is not difficult to get into UW Tacoma. The university admitted 83% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 2,233 applications received in 2022, 1,851 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at UW Tacoma

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It gauges how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at UW Tacoma, around 75% return for the next year. Around 58% of students who started at UW Tacoma earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook UW Tacoma Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with UW Tacoma directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

UW Tacoma's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

UW Tacoma's endowment was valued at $62.4 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, UW Tacoma spends about $8,953 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at UW Tacoma

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

UW Tacoma meets 68.4% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend UW Tacoma full-time are awarded $14,362 a year in financial aid, on average.

Students in the class of 2022 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $15,895 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at UW Tacoma.

Based on this information, how does UW Tacoma sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is UW Tacoma a good school for you?

If University of Washington, Tacoma seems like a school you want to apply to, click the heart button to save it to your college list.

---

Still Researching Schools?

Choose one of the options below to learn more about UW Tacoma:

Admissions

Student Life

Academics

Tuition & Aid

UW Tacoma Community Forums

Then use the college admissions predictor to calculate your chances of getting admitted to some of the schools in the U.S.

Where is UW Tacoma?

UW Tacoma is located in the city of Tacoma, Washington, less than an hour from Seattle.

If you are interested in seeing UW Tacoma for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 5 to Tacoma, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Seattle Tacoma International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what UW Tacoma and Tacoma are like without leaving home.

Considering Colleges and Universities in Washington?

See a full list of colleges in Washington and save your favorites to your college list.