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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
4,567
Undergraduates
2,202
Men - 48.2%
2,366
Women - 51.8%
802
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
87% of 1,985 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
June 30
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.33
SAT Math
Not reported
SAT EBRW
Not reported
ACT Composite
Not reported
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Cost of Attendance
In-state: $28,416
Out-of-state: $55,785
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $11,898
Out-of-state: $39,267
Room and Board
$12,258
Average Percent of Need Met
71%
Average Freshman Award
$14,320
Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
$15,172
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Academic Calendar System
Quarter
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
251
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
5%
10-19
21%
20-29
28%
30-39
33%
40-49
12%
50-99
0%
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Tacoma Population
219,945
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Seattle
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
2% 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
0.5%
Asian
21.9%
Black/African-American
10.1%
Hispanic/Latino
16.1%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
9.2%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
1.6%
White
38.8%
Unknown
1.8%
International Students
2.9% from 18 countries
First-Year Students Returning
80.1%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
45.9%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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