HERE IS WHERE YOU CHANGE THE WORLD

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WE ARE THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

WE ARE THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

BY THE NUMBERS Seattle campus, Autumn 2015

45,870 29,468

13,829

1,489

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GR ADUAT E & P R OFE SSION AL ST UDE N T S

N O N - D EG R E E S TU D E N TS

UN DE R GR ADUAT E S

OUR UNDERGRADUATES ARE:

71% 52% WO M E N

48% MEN

WASHIN GTON R E SIDE N T S

13% 14%

NONRE S I D E NT S

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RETENTION & GRADUATION What defines students at the University of Washington? We believe in possibility and the power of collaboration. We have the drive to tackle challenges and pursue progress. We hold the

92% OF FRESHMEN RETURN FOR THEIR SOPHOMORE YEAR

4 years

AVERAGE TIME TO GRADUATE

conviction that together, we can create a world of good. And above all, we are determined to be boundless.

OUR STUDENTS:

136

FULBRIGHT SCHOLARS

7

MARSHALL SCHOLARS

35

RHODES SCHOLARS

4

G AT E S CAMBRIDGE SCHOLARS

INSPIRING INNOVATION

RESEARCH POWERHOUSE

280+ companies have been started by UW

The UW receives more federal research funding than any other U.S. public university, a ranking held since 1979 (with one exception in 2009).

students and faculty or with UW technology.

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M O S T I N N O VAT I V E PUBLIC UNIVERSITY IN THE WORLD

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A M O N G N AT I O N A L UNIVERSITIES FOR S O C I A L M O B I L I T Y, RESEARCH AND SERVICE WA S H I N G T O N M O N T H LY ’ S 2 0 1 5 COLLEGE GUIDE

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U N D E R G R A D U AT E P R O G R A M A M O N G N AT I O N A L P U B L I C UNIVERSITIES

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ACADEMIC RANKING OF WORLD UNIVERSITIES (ARWU)

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PURSUE YOUR PASSION

PURSUE YOUR PASSION

MAJORS

Neurobiology Norwegian

Undergraduate majors, admit.uw.edu/MajorsList KEY Open Competitive

Minimum Requirements Minor available

Italics indicates curricular options in the major.

Make your academic journey one of adventure and discovery. More than just “checking the boxes,” choose courses and areas of study that speak to you. Can’t decide if you want to study engineering or graphic design? We’re big into the cross-disciplinary approach to learning, which means mixing and matching majors isn’t just doable, it’s encouraged. This is the time to grow and learn, and we’re here to support you every step along the way.

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

Finnish

American Ethnic Studies

French

African American Studies, Asian/Pacific

Gender, Women, & Sexuality

American Studies, Chicano Studies,

Studies

Comparative American Ethnic Studies

Geography

American Indian Studies

Cities, Citizenship, & Migration;

Anthropology

Environment, Economy, & Sustainability;

Anthropology of Globalization,

Globalization, Health, & Development;

Archaeological Sciences, Human

GIS, Mapping, & Society

Evolutionary Biology, Medical

Germanics

Anthropology & Global Health

Greek

Applied & Computational

Guitar (Music)

Mathematical Sciences (ACMS)

History

Biological & Life Sciences, Discrete

History of Empire & Colonialism;

Mathematics & Algorithms, Engineering

History of Race, Gender, & Power;

& Physical Sciences, Mathematical

History of Religion & Society; History

Economics, Operations Research,

of War & Society

Scientific Computing & Numerical

History & Philosophy

Algorithms, Social & Behavioral

of Science

Sciences, Statistics

Individualized Studies varies

Art History Asian Studies

RESEARCH THAT MATTERS CLASS SIZE

At the UW, conducting research as an undergraduate is just another part of the Husky Experience. In fact, more than 7,000 undergraduates were involved in research in 2015. All students — including freshmen — have the opportunity to join leading-edge labs and teams in fields from history to health care.

ELEVATE YOUR EXPERIENCE THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM

Industrial Design

Biochemistry

(Art & Design)

Biology

Interaction Design

Molecular, General Biology Cellular & Development; Physiology; Plant

Canadian Studies Chemistry

Of the 2,311 undergraduate courses offered Autumn 2015, more than 91% had fewer than 100 students.

Chinese Classical Studies Classics Communication Journalism

Comparative History of Ideas (CHID)

ACADEMIC CALENDAR The University Honors Program provides a rigorous environment for highly motivated students looking for an interdisciplinary educational experience. Bringing selected faculty into close contact with dedicated students in an atmosphere of small,

AUTUMN

challenging classes allows the Honors Program to combine the intimacy of a small

Comparative Literature

Quarters (three terms in the academic year plus summer) WINTER

SPRING

Cinema & Media Studies

Comparative Religion +

Composition (Music) SUMMER

Computer Science Dance

liberal arts college with the strengths of a top public research university.

Creative Studies, Dance Studies

Danish

honors.uw.edu

Drama History, Theory, & Criticism; Performance; Design

MORE TO EXPLORE MAJORS BY SCHOOL/COLLEGE

admit.uw.edu/MajorsList

MAJORS BY TOPIC (for example, Engineering, Social Sciences) STUDY ABROAD

admit.uw.edu/MajorsByTopic

studyabroad.washington.edu

Disability Studies; Musical Theater

Astronomy

Ecology; Evolution & Conservation;

91%

Self-directed major, for example,

Economics English Creative Writing

(Art & Design) Interdisciplinary Visual Arts (Art & Design) International Studies Italian Japanese Linguistic, Literature

Jazz Studies (Music) Jewish Studies Korean Latin Latin American & Caribbean Studies Law, Societies, & Justice Linguistics Romance Linguistics

Mathematics Philosophy; Comprehensive; Teaching

Microbiology Music Early Music; Instrumental; Music History; Music Theory; Voice

Music Education Near Eastern Languages & Civilization Near Eastern Culture & Civilization;

Ethnomusicology (Music)

Comparative Islamic Studies; Biblical &

European Studies

Ancient Near Eastern Studies

Electrical Engineering Nanoscience & Molecular Engineering

Orchestral Instruments

Human Centered Design &

(Music)

Engineering

Organ (Music)

Industrial Engineering

Painting & Drawing

Materials Science &

(Art & Design)

Engineering

Percussion (Music) Orchestral Percussion; Mallet Keyboard

Philosophy Photomedia (Art & Design) Physics

Nanoscience & Molecular Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics; Nanoscience & Molecular Engineering

COLLEGE OF THE

Applied Physics; Biophysics;

ENVIRONMENT

Comprehensive Physics;

Aquatic & Fishery Sciences

Teacher Preparation

Atmospheric Sciences

Piano (Music)

Bioresource Science &

Political Science

Engineering

International Security; Political Economy

Psychology

Earth & Space Sciences Biology; Geology; Physics; Environmental Earth Sciences

Scandinavian Studies

Environmental Science

Slavic Languages

& Terrestrial Resource

& Literatures

Management

Russian Language, Literature, &

Landscape Ecology & Conservation;

Culture; Eastern European Languages,

Restoration Ecology & Environmental

Literatures, & Culture

Horticulture; Sustainable

Sociology South Asian Languages & Literature (Hindi & Sanskrit) Spanish Speech & Hearing Sciences Statistics Strings (Music) Swedish Three-Dimensional Forum (Art & Design) Visual Communication Design (Art & Design) Voice (Music) COLLEGE OF BUILT ENVIRONMENTS Architectural Design

Forest Management; Wildlife Conservation

Environmental Studies Oceanography Biological; Chemical; Marine Geology & Geophysics; Physical; Ocean Technology

FOSTER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Business Administration Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resources Management, Information Systems, Marketing, Operations & Supply Chain Management

INFORMATION SCHOOL Informatics Human-Computer Interaction; Information Architecture

Architecture

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Community, Environment,

Medical Laboratory Science

& Planning Construction Management

SCHOOL OF NURSING

Landscape Architecture

Nursing

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Early Childhood & Family Studies Learning & Teaching

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Aeronautics & Astronautics Bioengineering Nanoscience & Molecular Engineering

Chemical Engineering Nanoscience & Molecular Engineering

Civil & Environmental Engineering Computer Engineering

Environmental Health Public Health SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK Social Welfare

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LIFE AS A HUSKY

LIFE AS A HUSKY Your Husky Experience doesn’t end when you leave the classroom; in fact, the time outside of class can be just as transformative. It starts when you discover your own communities within the larger UW — by scaling Mount Rainier with the Hiking Club, joining a

LIVING ON CAMPUS You’re not required to live on campus, but two-thirds of freshmen do. By living on campus, you’ll find countless opportunities to develop meaningful relationships, join an engaging and supportive academic community and explore who you are. • Dining options to support your health and fitness, including vegetarian, vegan, Halal, Kosher and gluten-free options • Committed to sustainable agriculture, local sourcing and zero solid waste • 100% smoke-free environment • Internet and cable TV service provided • Fully furnished and equipped rooms • Area 01 maker space and labs for music, video and gaming hfs.washington.edu admit.uw.edu/DiscoverYourPlace

FRATERNITIES & SORORITIES (GREEK LIFE)

performance group to share your passion for improv, or connecting with the Dream Project to make college a reality for high school students. Whatever you choose, you’ll develop strengths, attitudes and abilities that take your education to the next level.

Approximately 4,600 undergraduates participate in Greek life. 39 FRATERNITIES: 33 in Interfraternity Council, 5 in United Greek Council, 1 unaffiliated 27 SORORITIES: 19 in Panhellenic Association, 7 in United Greek Council, 1 unaffiliated Interfraternity Council & Panhellenic Association uwgreeks.com United Greek Council uwugc.org

JOIN THE DAWG PACK UW NCAA ATHLETICS, DIVISION I, PAC-12 MEN: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Rowing, Soccer, Tennis and Track & Field WOMEN: Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Cross Country, Golf, Gymnastics, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track & Field and Volleyball

800+

2 MIN

registered student organizations

maximum walking time to your next cup of coffee

MORE TO EXPLORE STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

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INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

gohuskies.com

INTRAMURAL SPORTS & CLUB SPORTS Q CENTER

uw.edu/ima

qcenter.washington.edu

UW STUDENT LIFE ON FACEBOOK UW ON SOCIAL MEDIA

facebook.com/uwstudentlife uw.edu/social

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ELLIOTT BAY

LAKE UNION

LINK LIGHT RAIL STATION

HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

CENTURYLINK FIELD

SEATTLE-TACOMA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

KING STREET TRAIN STATION

MOUNT RAINIER

LITTLE SAIGON

CAPITOL HILL

UW MEDICINE

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WASHINGTON PARK ARBORETUM

MONTLAKE BRIDGE

LINK LIGHT RAIL STATION

PACIFIC OCEAN

HUSKY STADIUM

U DISTRICT

ASIAN ART MUSEUM

LINK LIGHT RAIL STATION

INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT

SEATTLE GREAT WHEEL

PIONEER SQUARE

SODO

WEST SEATTLE BRIDGE

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UNIVERSITY BRIDGE UW MEDICINE

SOUTH LAKE UNION

GAS WORKS PARK

LINK LIGHT RAIL STATION

PACIFIC SCIENCE UW MEDICINE CENTER

DOWNTOWN

NOW PLAYING

SPACE NEEDLE

QUEEN ANNE

FREMONT BRIDGE

GREEN LAKE

WALLING FORD

WOODLAND PARK ZOO

FREMONT TROLL

FREMONT

SEATTLE IS ALSO HOME TO:

WEST SEATTLE

ALKI BEACH

PUGET SOUND

DISCOVERY PARK

BALLARD LOCKS

BALLARD

GOLDEN GARDENS PARK

EXPLORE THE EMERALD CITY

SEATTLE

LOS ANGELES

SAN FRANCISCO

PORTLAND

SEATTLE

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MAKE SEATTLE YOUR OWN

MAKE SEATTLE YOUR OWN Immerse yourself in the unique opportunities available

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CITY IN THE COUNTRY TO FIND A JOB SOURCE: GLASSDOOR’S 2016 25 BEST

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CITIES FOR JOBS

M O S T L I T E R AT E C I T I E S 2015 SOURCE: S T U DY C O N D U C T E D BY D R . J A C K MILLER, PRESIDENT OF CENTRAL C O N N E C T I C U T S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y

TOP 25

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in Seattle. We’re a city of self-starters who believe that anything is possible when working together. We’re adventurous and entrepreneurial, caffeinated

200 MILES

and connected. And with the Pacific Northwest in your backyard, you’ll find endless ways to explore the

400

200 MILES OF SHORELINE / 74% FRESHWATER AND 26% SALTWATER

CITY PARKS

AVERAGE HIGH TEMPERATURES

outdoors, from paddle boarding on Lake Washington to skiing and snowboarding in the Cascade Mountains.

admit.uw.edu/Visit

60ºF

46ºF

58ºF

75ºF

OCTOBER

JANUARY

APRIL

J U LY

38.6’’ S E AT T L E

AVERAGE ANNUAL RAINFALL We know what you’re wondering: Does it really rain all the time? Nope! In fact, Miami, Florida, gets nearly double the amount of rainfall that Seattle does.

VISIT CAMPUS •

The Office of Admissions offers daily campus tours and information sessions for students and families. Schedule a visit admit.uw.edu/Visit/FroshInfoSessionTour

•

Admitted Student Preview, a series of one-day events for newly admitted Huskies and their families, is especially suited to those who have not yet committed to the UW and who seek an authentic taste of Seattle, the UW campus and the Husky Experience. Students who are admitted to the UW in March will be invited to attend ASP. Dates for ASP 2017 are March 31; April 3, 13, 15, 17.

MORE TO EXPLORE OFFICIAL SEATTLE VISITORS GUIDE WASHINGTON STATE VISITORS GUIDE UW TRAVEL CONCIERGE

visitseattle.org experiencewa.com

admit.uw.edu/TravelConcierge

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ADMISSION

ADMISSION One distinguishing feature of a premier university

KEY DATES & DEADLINES 2016-17

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

OCTOBER 1, 2016

oo APPLICATION

DECEMBER 1, 2016

oo APPLICATION FEE

Application opens

like the UW is the diversity of experience, culture, talent and sheer brainpower represented in the



Application deadline

student body. To the Office of Admissions, you aren’t just a GPA and a set of test scores. We’ll take

EARLY DECEMBER 2016

a look at the numbers, but we want to know more.

oo WRITING SECTION

Last sitting of ACT and SAT the UW will accept

Who are you? What else have you done? Where are you headed? We are excited to learn what you will bring

This is how we get to know you

DECEMBER 31, 2016

to the UW community.

oo TEST SCORES

Test score deadline

admit.uw.edu/Admission/Freshmen/Review

Fee waivers available

ACT or SAT (no preference, and writing is not required)

MARCH 15-31, 2017

Scores must be sent electronically from the testing agency to the UW

Notification period

admit.uw.edu/SendSAT admit.uw.edu/SendACT

ADMISSION BY THE NUMBERS Autumn 2015 ALL APPLICANTS

43,524 APPLIED

WA RESIDENTS

NONRESIDENTS

11,806

(U.S. + INTERNATIONAL)

31,718

APPLIED

APPLIED

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION?

19,730

6,500

7,418

4,300

12,312

2,500

ADMITTED

ENROLLED*

ADMITTED

ENROLLED*

ADMITTED

ENROLLED*

TRANSCRIPTS Do not send transcripts when you apply. You will report coursework on the application.

Please do not send. Thanks!

*EXPECTED

MORE TO EXPLORE

FRESHMAN CLASS PROFILE Middle 50% from Autumn 2016 SAT High School GPA 3.67–3.94 ACT Composite 26–31

SAT Composite (CR + M + WR)

FRESHMAN ADMISSION

Old

New

1690–2020

1230–1420

Writing + Critical Reading

1090–1320

n/a

Evidence-Based Reading + Writing

n/a

610–700

Math

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS

admit.uw.edu/Apply/Freshman

admit.uw.edu/Contact or 206.543.9686

AP CREDIT

admit.uw.edu/AP

IB CREDIT

admit.uw.edu/IB

RUNNING START AND OTHER DUAL-CREDIT PROGRAMS HOMESCHOOLED APPLICANTS

VETERANS & MILITARY FAMILIES

600–740

admit.uw.edu/Veteran

APPLICANTS WHOSE FIRST LANGUAGE IS NOT ENGLISH ENGLISH REQUIREMENT FOR ADMISSION

580–710

admit.uw.edu/DualCredit

admit.uw.edu/Homeschool

admit.uw.edu/English/Alternatives

WORLD LANGUAGES REQUIREMENT FOR ADMISSION

admit.uw.edu/Languages

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COSTS, AID & SCHOLARSHIPS

COSTS, AID & SCHOLARSHIPS

TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE Washington resident

Nonresident

Academic Expenses

Academic Expenses

Tuition & Mandatory Fees $11,839

Tuition & Mandatory Fees $34,143

Books & Supplies $1,206

Books & Supplies $1,206

Living Expenses

Living Expenses

the opportunity to attend the University of Washington. Finances

Housing & Food $11,310

Housing & Food $11,310

should not be a barrier to getting a world-class education.

Personal Expenses $2,265

Personal Expenses $2,265

Transportation $414

Transportation $414

Total $27,034

Total $49,338

We believe students from all economic backgrounds should have

Make your Academic Journey one of adventure and discovery. More than just "checking the boxes," think 2016 FORBES

BESTand VALUE about how you engage shape COLLEGES your academic THEcourses UW WAS NAMED NO. that 23 BEST VALUE community. Choose and areas THE of study COLLEGE IN THE NATION BY FORBES IN 2016 speak to you so that you can develop and strengthen

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FINANCIAL AID

your own voice. What ideas motivate you to learn

2016 KIPLINGER’S BEST VALUE IN PUBLIC COLLEGES

more? What are you curious about? What questions

#9to ask yourself and the world? do you

THE UW RANKED NO. 9 IN KIPLINGER’S 2016 BEST VALUES IN PUBLIC COLLEGES

To be considered for all forms of UW financial aid, file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA). • Opens October 1 of your senior year • Priority date January 15 of your senior year • Last year almost 10,000 deserving Washington students paid no tuition thanks to Husky Promise. uw.edu/huskypromise fafsa.gov readysetgrad.org/wasfa

SCHOLARSHIPS • Purple & Gold scholarships were awarded to about half of nonresident freshmen in 2016. admit.uw.edu/Paying/PurpleGold • Other scholarship resources, admit.uw.edu/Scholarships

MORE TO EXPLORE UW OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL AID WASHINGTON STATE RESIDENCY GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION NET PRICE CALCULATOR

uw.edu/financialaid

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