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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
studentType
Coed
39,125
Undergraduates
20,854
Men - 53.3%
18,272
Women - 46.7%
16,211
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Very difficult
Overall Admission Rate
43% of 62,421 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
November 15
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.8
SAT Math
630-780 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
630-730 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
30-34 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
In-state: $35,928
Out-of-state: $62,972
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $13,792
Out-of-state: $40,836
Room and Board
$17,982
Average Percent of Need Met
77%
Average Freshman Award
$18,562
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$17,427
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Academic Calendar System
Quarter
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
2,161
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
11%
10-19
18%
20-29
25%
30-39
12%
40-49
8%
50-99
15%
Over 100
11%
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Seattle Population
769,714
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Seattle, WA
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
26% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
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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
0.3%
Asian
31.2%
Black/African-American
4.5%
Hispanic/Latino
11.2%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
9.1%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.4%
White
38.8%
Unknown
4.5%
International Students
10.3% from 83 countries
First-Year Students Returning
95.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
70.9%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
73%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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