COLLEGE PROFILE
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
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The University of Washington, founded in 1861, is a public, comprehensive institution. It is the premier research institution north of Berkeley, California and west of Minnesota. 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. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Architecture and Urban Planning, Arts and Sciences, Engineering, and Forest Resources; and the Schools of Business Administration, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health and Community Medicine, and Social Work. The 703-acre campus, graced by Collegiate Gothic architecture, meandering paths and immaculately landscaped grounds, is one of the most beautiful in the U.S. yet is located in a residential section of Seattle five miles from downtown. A UW education offers a daily education in Pacific Rim politics, economics and culture. Washington's state economy is more dependent on trade than that of any other state in the U.S., and it shows in the local food, local products and the courses taught at UW. Undergraduates are encouraged to take full advantage of UW's superb faculty, libraries (ranked among the top 15 in the U.S.), computing resources, labs, scientific equipment and research projects. The UW student population reflects the ethnicity of the state: three in ten undergraduates are students of color, of which two-thirds are Asian-American. The undergraduate population is composed of 85% Washington residents, with most of the nonresident population hailing from the Far West.
| Web Site | www.washington.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Institution Type | Public |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| Undergraduate Students | 29,017 |
| Women | 15,144 (52.2%) |
| Men | 13,873 (47.8%) |
| Graduate Students | 13,411 |
ADMISSION
| Entrance Difficulty | Moderately difficult |
|---|---|
| Overall Admission Rate | 59% of 26,138 applicants were admitted |
| Early Action Offered | No |
| Early Decision Offered | No |
| Regular Admission Deadline | December 1 |
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Average GPA | 3.75 |
|---|---|
| SAT Math | 580-700 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Critical Reading | 520-650 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Writing | 530-640 range of middle 50% |
| ACT Composite | 24-30 range of middle 50% |
MONEY MATTERS
| Cost of Attendance | In-state: $26,111 Out-of-state: $43,666 |
|---|---|
Tuition and Fees | In-state: $12,428 Out-of-state: $29,983 |
Room and Board | $9,969 |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 82% |
| Average Freshman Award | $15,500 |
| Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates | $20,608 |
ACADEMICS
| Academic Calendar System | Quarter |
|---|---|
| General Education/ Core Curriculum | Not reported |
| Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates | 2,818 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 11% of classes 10-19 students: 23% of classes 20-29 students: 27% of classes 30-39 students: 9% of classes 40-49 students: 9% of classes 50-59 students: 12% of classes Over 100 students: 8% of classes |
CAMPUS LIFE
| Seattle Population | 563,374 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Metropolitan Area | |
| Freshman Housing Guarantee | Freshmen are not guaranteed housing |
| Students in College Housing | 67% of freshmen, 11% of all students |
| Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
| Mascot | Huskies |
| Sororities | |
| Fraternities |
STUDENTS
| Ethnicity of Students from U.S. | 1.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 27.9% Asian 3.3% Black/African-American 6.2% Hispanic/Latino 0.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.7% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 55.3% White 4.7% Unknown |
|---|---|
| International Students | 3.6% |
| First-Year Students Returning | 93.0% |
| Students Graduating Within 4 Years | 53.9% |
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | Not reported |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | Not reported |
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| GPA | SAT | ACT | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UW | W | M | CR | W | ||
| Average | 3.61 | 3.88 | 646 | 626 | 629 | 29 |
| Low | 1.90 | 1.80 | 390 | 410 | 420 | 20 |
| High | 4.00 | 5.00 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 36 |
| YOU | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
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DID YOU KNOW?
• The University of Washington is fondly referred to as "U Dub."
• The Stardust Mission, led by UW, used a collector coated with a special gel to capture tens of thousands of comet particles.
• Two TV stations and three radio stations make UW a broadcasting powerhouse in the Pacific Northwest.
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