University of Washington - Bothell Campus Overview
University of Washington - Bothell Campus is a public institution situated in Bothell, Washington. The suburban atmosphere of Bothell makes it a great place for students who want the amenities of city life without actually living in the middle of a constant hustle and bustle.
What Is University of Washington - Bothell Campus Known For?
- The 3% student loan default rate at UW Bothell is better than the national rate of 10.1%. That's a good sign that you may be able to pay off student loans easier than your peers at other schools can.
- The highest award offered at UW Bothell is the master's degree.
- For the 2017-2018 academic year, 65% of the faculty were full-time.
- A student who earns a bachelor's degree from UW Bothell makes roughly $57,700 a year. This is 41% more than their peers from other colleges and universities.
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University of Washington - Bothell Campus Rankings
We have ranked UW Bothell as #429 out of 2,320 colleges and universities in the country in our 2021 Best Colleges list. Out of the 41 colleges in Washington, it is ranked at #6.
Our rankings are based on an outcomes-based approach rather than subjective ones used by other media outlets. As such, we utilize data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and the College Scorecard, among other sources. Visit our rankings and methodology section to learn more.
UW Bothell has also been awarded the following overall awards by our latest rankings.
Rank | Ranking Name | Share |
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#300 | Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools | Tweet It - Post It |
Program Level Awards
These are highlights of some of the most noteworthy awards granted to specific programs at UW Bothell.
Awards From Around the Web
The following table lists some notable awards UW Bothell has earned from around the web.
Rank | Ranking Name | Source |
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#2 | Highest Paid Computer Engineering Graduates | College Factual |
#18 | Highest Paid Computer Science Graduates | College Factual |
#40 | Highest Paid Computer & Information Sciences Graduates | College Factual |
#70 | Best Communication & Media Studies Colleges for Veterans | College Factual |
#71 | Highest Paid Communication & Journalism Graduates | College Factual |
#86 | Best Business Master’s Degree Schools | Business Degree Central |
Where Is University of Washington - Bothell Campus?

Contact details for UW Bothell are given below.
Contact Details | |
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Address: | 18115 Campus Way Ne, Bothell, WA 98011-8246 |
Phone: | 425-352-5000 |
Website: | www.uwb.edu |
Facebook: | http://www.facebook.com/uwbothell |
Twitter: | http://twitter.com/UWBothell |
How Do I Get Into UW Bothell?
You can apply to UW Bothell online at: www.applyweb.com/apply
Admission Requirements for UW Bothell
Submission | Required? |
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High School GPA | required |
High School Rank | neither required nor recommended |
High School Transcript | required |
College Prep Program | required |
Recommendations | neither required nor recommended |
SAT or ACT Scores | required |
TOEFL | required |
How Hard Is It To Get Into UW Bothell?
Approximately 45% of accepted students are men and 55% are women. The acceptance rate for men is 78%, and the acceptance rate for women is 82%.
Average Test Scores
About 80% of students accepted to UW Bothell submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 510 and 610. Math scores were between 520 and 620.
Can I Afford University of Washington - Bothell Campus?
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid.
Student Loan Debt
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At UW Bothell, approximately 27% of students took out student loans averaging $4,662 a year. That adds up to $18,648 over four years for those students.
The student loan default rate at UW Bothell is 2.8%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you'll be able to pay back your student loans.
University of Washington - Bothell Campus Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are also 563 graduate students at the school.
Gender Diversity
Of the 4,631 full-time undergraduates at UW Bothell, 51% are male and 49% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity
The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Washington - Bothell Campus students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 1,479 |
Black or African American | 340 |
Hispanic or Latino | 487 |
White | 1,512 |
International Students | 409 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 404 |
Geographic Diversity
Washington students aren't the only ones who study at University of Washington - Bothell Campus. At this time, 9 states are represented by the student population at the school.
Over 42 countries are represented at UW Bothell. The most popular countries sending students to the school are China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
Online Learning at University of Washington - Bothell Campus
The following chart shows how the online learning population at UW Bothell has changed over the last few years.

Online Growth Rankings of UW Bothell
The average growth rate over the last four years of online students at University of Washington - Bothell Campus was 104.9%. This is the #333 largest growth rate of all schools that are only partially online. This refers to all students at UW Bothell regardless of major.
When we speak of partially online, we are referring to schools whose online population is less than 50% of its total student body. Mostly online refers to those with online populations greater than or equal to 50%.
University of Washington - Bothell Campus Undergraduate Concentrations
The table below shows the number of awards for each concentration.
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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