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The University of Washington, founded in 1861, is a public, comprehensive institution. 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. Its 703-acre campus, graced by Collegiate Gothic architecture, meandering paths and immaculately landscaped grounds, is located in a residential section of Seattle five miles from downtown.

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Public
studentType
Coed
39,288
Undergraduates
16,855
Men - 42.9%
20,823
Women - 53%
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Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
42% of 72,933 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.84
SAT Math
650-780 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
650-740 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
30-34 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
In-state: $38,347
Out-of-state: $69,401
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $14,552
Out-of-state: $45,606
Room and Board
$18,858
Average Percent of Need Met
74%
Average Freshman Award
$22,538
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$19,384
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Academic Calendar System
Quarter
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
2,116
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
10%
10-19
19%
Over 100
12%
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Seattle Population
769,714
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Not reported
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
24% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Huskies
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.4%
Asian
30.1%
Black/African-American
4.9%
Hispanic/Latino
12.2%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
9.2%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.4%
White
35.8%
Unknown
6.9%
International Students
8.6%
First-Year Students Returning
95.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
74.6%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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