University of Washington Seattle: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - ExcellentQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor
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University of Washington Seattle is a large four-year, public school with 48,150 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1861 and is one of the 17 colleges and schools located in Seattle, Washington.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
383
Good
Bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are available at University of Washington Seattle.

University of Washington Seattle follows a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 383 majors. The most popular concentrations are Computer Science, Engineering, Biology, Medical, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings against other schools.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
93%
Good
University of Washington Seattle student retention rate is very high at 93% (well above Washington average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students definitely love their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at University of Washington Seattle is very good - 84%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Washington Seattle is reasonably decent, 20:1. Find out more details regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$39,200
High
Average tuition costs are extremely high - around $38,000 per year. The additional fees at University of Washington Seattle beyond tuition are nearly $1,200; this comes to $39,200 annually.

Read the details about University of Washington Seattle additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
56%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 43,778 applications were submitted and 24,456 were accepted, so it is not very hard to be accepted at this school.

This college will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Washington Seattle in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,000
Medium
University of Washington Seattle offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Washington Seattle, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
University of Washington Seattle provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 8,700 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable, roughly $5,000 a year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at University of Washington Seattle. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, University of Washington Seattle appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Washington Seattle Location and Maps



Post Address: University of Washington Seattle, 1400 NE Campus Parkway, Seattle, Washington 98195-4550, USA
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