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The University of Washington, founded in 1861, is a public, comprehensive institution. UW has earned an international reputation for its research in such fields as Asian languages and literature, cell biology, computer science, forestry, international studies, nursing and physics. Its 703-acre campus, graced by Collegiate Gothic architecture, meandering paths and immaculately landscaped grounds, is located in a residential section of Seattle five miles from downtown.

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Public
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Coed
32,499
Undergraduates
11,245
Men - 34.6%
14,658
Women - 45.1%
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Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
39% of 69,166 applicants were admitted
Regular Admission Deadline
November 15
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.83
SAT Math
640-763 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
670-753 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
28-33 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
In-state: $34,706
Out-of-state: $65,936
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $13,364
Out-of-state: $44,594
Room and Board
$21,342
Average Percent of Need Met
75%
Average Freshman Award
$20,497
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$19,249
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Academic Calendar System
Quarter
General Education/Core Curriculum
Not reported
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
2,204
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
11%
10-19
18%
20-29
25%
30-39
12%
40-49
7%
50-99
16%
Over 100
11%
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Seattle Population
769,714
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Not reported
Students in College Housing
24% of all students
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Huskies
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.4%
Asian
31.1%
Black/African-American
4.9%
Hispanic/Latino
11.7%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
9.3%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.4%
White
37.6%
Unknown
4.7%
International Students
9.2%
First-Year Students Returning
95.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
73.8%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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