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The University of Washington Tacoma is a public, comprehensive institution offering bachelor''s and graduate degrees. Its campus is located in downtown Tacoma, about 30 miles from Seattle.

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Public
studentType
Coed
4,014
Undergraduates
2,096
Men - 52.2%
1,919
Women - 47.8%
711
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
83% of 3,138 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
May 31
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.47
SAT Math
470-590 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
480-610 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
23-29 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
In-state: $35,817
Out-of-state: $62,685
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $14,088
Out-of-state: $40,956
Room and Board
$15,948
Average Percent of Need Met
74%
Average Freshman Award
$16,387
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$14,574
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Academic Calendar System
Quarter
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
269
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
7%
10-19
28%
20-29
30%
30-39
21%
40-49
12%
50-99
2%
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Tacoma Population
219,945
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Seattle
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
7% of all students
Mascot
Husky
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.6%
Asian
23.9%
Black/African-American
11.5%
Hispanic/Latino
16.2%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
9%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
1.1%
White
34.8%
Unknown
3%
International Students
1.8% from 24 countries
First-Year Students Returning
77.7%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
51.1%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
50%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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