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University of Washington Tacoma Tacoma, WA
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. Web Site
www.tacoma.uw.edu/
Institution Type
Public
Coeducational
Yes
Undergraduate Students
4,285
Women
2,233 (52.1%)
Men
2,052 (47.9%)
Graduate Students
702
ADMISSION Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
84% of 1,878 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
June 30
Average GPA
3.24
SAT Math
491 average 430-550 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading
489 average 430-550 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing
466 average 410-520 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
20 average 17-23 range of middle 50%
Selection of Students Factor Academic GPA
Very Important
Important
Considered
X
Standardized Tests
X
Essay
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance
In-state: $26,310 Out-of-state: $50,874
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $11,046 Out-of-state: $35,610
Room and Board
$10,650
Average Percent of Need Met
82%
Average Freshman Award
$13,400
Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates
$18,420
Not Considered
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ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System
Quarter
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
241
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 5% of classes 10-19 students: 21% of classes 20-29 students: 28% of classes 30-39 students: 33% of classes 40-49 students: 12% of classes 50-99 students: 0% of classes
CAMPUS LIFE Tacoma Population
193,556
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Seattle
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
Students in College Housing
13% of freshmen, 3% of all students
Athletic Conferences Mascot
Husky
Sororities Fraternities
STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.8% American Indian/Alaskan Native 20.5% Asian 7.6% Black/African-American 14.3% Hispanic/Latino 9.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 1.5% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 44.1% White 2.1% Unknown
International Students
4.9% from 24 countries
First-Year Students Returning
76.3%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
49.5%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation High School Graduation
Examinations
High school diploma or equivalent is not required
High School Program
SAT or ACT
Required Units
English
4
Mathematics
3
Science
2
Foreign Language
2
Social Studies
3
Recommended Units
June 1
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only
History Academic Electives
Required
SAT Only
High School Units Required or Recommended Subject
Scores Due in Admissions Office
Exam
1
Considered if submitted
SAT Essay Component Policy
Accepted with or without essay component
ACT Writing Test Policy
Writing component required
Use of SAT/ACT Essay
SAT: Used for admission ACT: Used for admission
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office
Application Dates and Fees
Address
1900 Commerce Street
City, State, Zip
Tacoma, WA 98402-3100
Phone
(253) 692-4742
Fax E-mail
[email protected]
Early Admission Early Decision Offered
No
Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification
No
Regular Admission Deadline
June 30
Application Fee
$60
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling
Accept Offer of Admission
By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
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APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form
Other Application Requirements
Common Application
Not accepted
Interview
Not Required
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Electronic Application
Available
Letters of Recommendation
3 required for some freshmen
Other Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor
Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record
X
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
Important
Considered
Not Considered
X
Class Rank
X
Recommendations
X
Essay
X
Interview
X
Level of Applicant's Interest
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
X
Character/Personal Qualities
X
First Generation to Attend College
X
State Residency
X
Geographic Residence
X
Relation with Alumnus
X
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment
X
Ethnicity
X
Work Experience
X
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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate
84% of 1,878 applicants were admitted
Women
85% of 1,075 applicants were admitted
Men
82% of 803 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
668 (42%) of 1,574 admitted students enrolled
Women
380 (41%) of 919 admitted students enrolled
Men
288 (44%) of 655 admitted students enrolled
Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math
491 average 430-550 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
2%
Score of 600 - 700
13%
Score of 500 - 600
31%
Score of 400 - 500
40%
Score of 300 - 400
11%
Score of 200 - 300
2%
SAT Critical Reading
489 average 430-550 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
2%
Score of 600 - 700
10%
Score of 500 - 600
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA
3.24
3.75 and Above
12%
3.50 - 3.74
18%
3.25 - 3.49
23%
3.00 - 3.24
20%
2.50 - 2.99
25%
2.00 - 2.49
2%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite
20 average 17-23 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
1%
34%
Score of 24 - 29
20%
Score of 400 - 500
42%
Score of 18 - 23
51%
Score of 300 - 400
11%
Score of 12 - 17
29%
Score of 200 - 300
2%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
SAT Writing
466 average 410-520 range of middle 50%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
Score of 700 - 800
0%
Score of 600 - 700
6%
High School Class Rank
Score of 500 - 600
29%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Score of 400 - 500
46%
Valedictorian
Not reported
Score of 300 - 400
16%
Class President
Not reported
Score of 200 - 300
2%
Student Gov. Officer
Not reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
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TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance
In-state: $26,310 Out-of-state: $50,874
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $11,046 Out-of-state: $35,610
Room and Board
$10,650
Books and Supplies
$825
Other Expenses
$3,789
Payment Plans
Credit card, installment plan, external finance company
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office
Application Process
E-mail
[email protected]
Web Site
Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL
Net Price Calculator URL
Application Deadline
Priority deadline January 15
Award Notification
On or about April 1
Method for Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms Required
Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 003798
Free
PROFILE OF 2016-17 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
460 (92.4%) of freshmen
Financial Aid Applicants
3,053 (81.2%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Need
361 (78.5%) of applicants
Found to Have Need
2,694 (88.2%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
329 (91.1%) of applicants with financial need
Received Financial Aid
2,546 (94.5%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
110 (33.4%) of aid recipients
Need Fully Met
780 (30.6%) of aid recipients
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
82%
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
82%
Average Award
$13,400
Average Award
$15,700
Need-Based Gift
Received by 311 (94.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $15,000
Need-Based Gift
Received by 2,356 (92.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $15,500
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 240 (72.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,500
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 1,900 (74.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,500
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 30 (9.1%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 400 (15.7%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift
30 (6.0%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,000
Merit-Based Gift
400 (10.6%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,075
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PROFILE OF 2016-17 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
51%
Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates
$18,420
Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid
3.0%
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
29.0%
FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans
Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans, Federal Nursing loans
State Loans Other Loans
Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
Non-Need-Based Available
Academic scholarships, State scholarships
Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
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FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available, other work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
$4,083
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Summer Session
Offered
General Catalog/Bulletin
Online Catalog
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting
Finance, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Health Services Administration
Nursing Administration
Area Studies, Other
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and MexicanAmerican/Chicano Studies
Political Economy
Asian Studies/Civilization Business Administration and Management, General Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst Computer and Information Sciences, General Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
Humanities/Humanistic Studies Information Technology Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies International Business/Trade/Commerce International Relations and Affairs
Criminal Justice/Police Science
International/Global Studies
Environmental Science
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Environmental Studies
Management Science
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Rhetoric and Composition Social Sciences, Other Social Work Speech Communication and Rhetoric Urban Studies/Affairs
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines
Computer and information sciences, Business/marketing, Psychology
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
None
Special Programs
Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Studentdesigned major, Teacher certification, Internships
Study Abroad
Offered
Online Degrees
Some online degree programs
CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students
ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
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FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty
241
Part-Time Faculty
90
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
85%
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 5% of classes 10-19 students: 21% of classes 20-29 students: 28% of classes 30-39 students: 33% of classes 40-49 students: 12% of classes 50-99 students: 0% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
10-19 students: 59% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 41% of discussion sections/labs
ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus
Yes
Holdings
1,057,322
Computing Computer Ownership
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available on Campus
166
Internet/E-mail Access
Not reported
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Learning Disabled Students
Available
Services for Physically Disabled Students
Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Social Work, Master of Education, Master of Arts, Master of Nursing
Master's Programs of Study Accounting
Elementary Education
Nursing--General
Business Administration and Management--General
Finance and Banking
Science Education
Community Health Nursing
Interdisciplinary Studies
Social Work
Computer Engineering
Mathematics Education
Software Engineering
Education--General
Nursing Education
Special Education
Educational Leadership and Administration
Nursing and Healthcare Administration
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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Not reported
Doctoral Programs of Study Not reported
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LOCATION AND SETTING Tacoma Population
193,556
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Seattle
Environment
Not reported
Campus Size
31 acres
Getting Around Campus Map
Nearest Airport
20 miles from campus in Seattle
Nearest Bus Station
1 mile from campus in Tacoma
Nearest Train Station
1 mile from campus in Tacoma
Weather Temperature
35 average low in January, 70 average high in September
Rain
151 rainy days per year
HOUSING College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Single student apartments
Students in College Housing
13% of freshmen, 3% of all students
Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
97%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Not available
Other
key card access to buildings after hours
PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
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SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot
Husky
School Colors
Purple and white
Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN Sport
Offered
MEN Scholarships Given
Offered
Scholarships Given
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SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports Intramural Sports
badminton, basketball
STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations
drama theatre, literary magazine, student government, student newspaper
Sororities Fraternities ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus, Navy ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
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STUDENT BODY Coeducational
Yes
All Undergraduates
4,285
Women
2,233 (52.1%)
Men
2,052 (47.9%)
Full-Time Undergraduates
3,761
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.8% American Indian/Alaskan Native 20.5% Asian 7.6% Black/African-American 14.3% Hispanic/Latino 9.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 1.5% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 44.1% White 2.1% Unknown
International Students
4.9% from 24 countries
Average Age
24
All Graduate Students
702
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning
76.3%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
49.5%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
57.7%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
60.0%
AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Average Starting Salary
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
Disciplines Pursued
Not reported
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