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University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Science & Tech Programs

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is a public institution located in Tacoma, WA. A Mid-Sized City provides an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Rankings

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is featured in these rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#4 of 82	State — Washington
Overall Quality	#23 of 667	Region — Far Western
Overall Quality	#89 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is University of Washington-Tacoma Campus?

Contact details for University of Washington-Tacoma Campus are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1900 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402-3100
Phone:	2536924400
Website:	www.tacoma.uw.edu/
Admissions:	www.tacoma.uw.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.tacoma.uw.edu/finaid

How Do I Get Into University of Washington-Tacoma Campus?

You can apply to University of Washington-Tacoma Campus online at: https://apply.commonapp.org/login?ma=1260

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

These are the things University of Washington-Tacoma Campus looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Washington-Tacoma Campus?

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus maintains an acceptance rate of 82%, which means it is highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 22% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,811	1,495	83%
Women	2,257	1,862	82%

Can I Afford University of Washington-Tacoma Campus?

The average net price after aid at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is $10,017. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$11,869
In-State Fees	$1,299
Out-of-State Tuition	$42,105
Out-of-State Fees	$1,299
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$13,168
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$43,404

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 15% of students at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus receive some form of financial aid (619 students).

About 67% of students at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $15,722 per student.

40% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,606.

Student Loan Debt

27% of University of Washington-Tacoma Campus undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,069 per year.

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 852 students enrolled at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus. University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 3,989 undergraduate students at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus, approximately 53% are male and 47% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Washington-Tacoma Campus undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	893
Black or African American	474
Hispanic	638
White	1,328
American Indian/Alaska Native	23
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	47
Two or More Races	374
Non-Resident	67

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Washington	679
Texas	3
Arizona	2
California	2
Hawaii	2

Additionally, approximately 1.7% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Graduate Student Diversity

763 of University of Washington-Tacoma Campus’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Washington-Tacoma Campus graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	98
Black or African American	64
Hispanic	75
White	276
American Indian/Alaska Native	24
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	3
Two or More Races	57
Non-Resident	135

Online Learning at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

1,307 undergraduate students at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus took at least one online class — of those, 140 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 62 students took at least one online class and 36 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Science & Tech Programs at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

Below are the science & tech programs are offered at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning	—	8	—	8

Academic Programs at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.