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University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Seattle, WA🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

Located in Seattle, Washington, this public university enrolls about 52,000 students and admits roughly 4 in 10 applicants. It's particularly strong in computer science, biology, and social sciences. Graduates earn a median of $78,466 ten years after entry, with a 95% first-year retention rate and 85% six-year graduation rate.

Acceptance rate
39.2%
Enrollment
52,319
Test policy
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Grad rate (6-yr)
85%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
Not published
ACT (composite)
Not published
GPA
3.83 – 4

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$6,384
family income
$30–48k
$7,039
family income
$48–75k
$8,110
family income
$75–110k
$14,328
family income
$110k+
$30,019
family income
15% receive Pell grants
15% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields University of Washington-Seattle Campus graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Computer Science
12.5%
Biology
11.4%
Social Sciences
10.4%
Engineering
10.4%
Business & Marketing
8.1%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$78,466
Earnings (6 yr)
$62,979
Completion
85%
Retention
95%
Median debt
$14,615

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Washington-Seattle Campus?

University of Washington-Seattle Campus has an acceptance rate of 39.2%, making it selective.

What GPA do you need to get into University of Washington-Seattle Campus?

Admitted students at University of Washington-Seattle Campus typically have a GPA between 3.83 and 4 (25th–75th percentile). Use UniversityOdds to see how your exact GPA, SAT, and ACT compare.

How much does University of Washington-Seattle Campus actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $6,384 per year, rising to $30,019 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.