University Of Washington-seattle Campus



General Information

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  • Carnegie Classification:
  • Research Universities (very high research activity)
  • Religious Affiliation:
  • Not applicable
  • Federal Aid:
  • Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).


Enrollment (Fall 2008)

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  • Total enrollment:
  • 39675
  • Undergraduate enrollment:
  • 1492, 38183
  • 1492
  • Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment:
  • 39675, 0
  • 39675
  • Graduate enrollment:
  • 39675, 0
  • 39675
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Full-time):
  • 85.00, 15
  • 85.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Part-time):
  • 15, 85
  • 15%
  • Undergraduate student gender (Male):
  • 48.00, 52
  • 48.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Female):
  • 52, 48
  • 52%

Undergraduate race/ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaska Native:
  • 1.00, 99
  • 1.00%
  • Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
  • 26.00, 74
  • 26.00%
  • Black or African American:
  • 3.00, 97
  • 3.00%
  • Hispanic/Latino:
  • 5.00, 95
  • 5.00%
  • White:
  • 51.00, 49
  • 51.00%
  • Two or more races:
  • 9.00, 91
  • 9.00%
  • Race/ethnicity unknown:
  • 9.00, 91
  • 9.00%
  • Non-resident alien:
  • 4.00, 96
  • 4.00%

Undergraduate Student Age

  • 24 and under:
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • 25 and over:
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Age unknown:
  • 9.00, 91
  • 9.00%

Age data are reported for Fall 2007.

Undergraduate Student Residence

  • In-state:
  • 9.00, 91
  • 9.00%
  • Out-of-state:
  • 9.00, 91
  • 9.00%
  • Foreign countries:
  • 9.00, 91
  • 9.00%
  • Unknown:
  • 9.00, 91
  • 9.00%

Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.

  • Graduate attendance status (Full-time):
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Graduate attendance status (Part-time):
  • 0, 100
  • 0%

Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)

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Undergraduate academic year prices

Detailed Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Tuition and fees
In-state $6,802 $6,385 $5,985
Out-state $23,219 $22,131 $21,285
Books and supplies $1,035 $1,008 $900
Living arrangement
Detailed Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Room and board (On Campus) $8,640 $8,337 $8,001
Other (On Campus) $2,661 $2,661 $2,265
Room and board (Off Campus) $12,474 $11,742 $11,271
Other (Off Campus) $3,789 $3,708 $2,265
Other (Off Campus with Family) $2,661 $2,661 $2,265
Total Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
In-state
On Campus $18,103 $17,383 $16,251
Off Campus $23,065 $21,835 $19,521
Off Campus with Family $9,463 $9,046 $8,250
Out-state
On Campus $34,520 $33,129 $31,551
Off Campus $39,482 $37,581 $34,821
Off Campus with Family $25,880 $24,792 $23,550

Financial Aid

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Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008

  • % of students receiving any financial aid:
  • 57.00, 43
  • 57%
  • % of students receiving grant aid by type:
  • 46.00,20.00,20.00,40.00
  • Total grants: 46%
    Federal: 20%
    State/Local: 20%
    Institutional: 40%
  • Average amount of grant aid received by type:
  • 8507,4389,5308,4933
  • Total grants: $23,137
    Federal: $4,389
    State/Local: $5,308
    Institutional: $4,933

Admissions

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  • Undergraduate application fee (2008-2009):
  • 50


Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008 Total Male Female
Number of applicants 19,9069,33810,568
Percent admitted 61%57%64%
Admissions Considerations
  • Secondary school GPA:
  • Required
  • Secondary school record:
  • Required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program:
  • Required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies:
  • Recommended
  • Admission test scores (SAT/ACT):
  • Required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language):
  • Required

Test Scores: Fall 2008 (enrolled first-time students)

Students submitting scores Number Percent
SAT5,06091%
ACT1,55028%
Test Scores 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile**
SAT Critical Reading520640
SAT Math550680
ACT Composite2329
ACT English2229
ACT Math2430

NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above

Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates

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First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor s degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • Student retention (Full-time):
  • 92.00, 8
  • 92%
  • Student retention (Part-time):
  • 77.00, 23
  • 77%

Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008

Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002
  • Overall graduation rate:
  • 77.00, 23
  • 77%
  • Transfer-out rate*:

Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

(*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.

Bachelor s Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • Students who began in Fall 2006 (4-year):
  • 48.00, 52
  • 48%
  • Students who began in Fall 2005 (5-year):
  • 75.00, 25
  • 75%
  • Students who began in Fall 2004 (6-year):
  • 78.00, 22
  • 78%

Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time.

6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • Female:
  • 75.00, 25
  • 75%
  • Male:
  • 78.00, 22
  • 78%

Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • (!)American Indian or Alaska Native:
  • 57.00, 43
  • 57%
  • (!)Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
  • 79.00, 21
  • 79%
  • (!)Black or African American:
  • 68.00, 32
  • 68%
  • Hispanic/Latino:
  • 67.00, 33
  • 67%
  • White:
  • 78.00, 22
  • 78%
  • Race/ethnicity unknown:
  • 77.00, 23
  • 77%
  • Non-resident alien:
  • 69.00, 31
  • 69%

Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

(!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
One or more categories are not present in the race/ethnicity graph because of an insufficient number of cases.

Programs/Majors

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Completions 2007-2008

Architecture and related services

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctor
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)4247-
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning2544-
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)1313-
Category total80104-

Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctor
American Indian/Native American Studies4--
Area Studies, Other10318-
Asian Studies/Civilization48--
Canadian Studies1--
Chinese Studies-5-
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other60--
European Studies/Civilization33--
French Studies-11
German Studies1--
Italian Studies-2-
Japanese Studies-4-
Korean Studies-7-
Latin American Studies297-
Near and Middle Eastern Studies-61
Russian Studies-9-
Scandinavian Studies51-
South Asian Studies-2-
Women's Studies21-3
Category total305625

Biological and biomedical sciences

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctor
Biochemistry155-10
Biology/Biological Sciences, General143--
Biostatistics-1111
Biotechnology--1
Botany/Plant Biology6--
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology145220
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other3963
Epidemiology-3115
Genetics, General--2
Genetics, Other-15
Human/Medical Genetics-2-
Immunology--6
Microbiology, General4925
Neurobiology and Neurophysiology42-9
Pathology/Experimental Pathology-13
Pharmacology-18
Physiology, General87--
Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences, Other-36
Structural Biology--1
Zoology/Animal Biology2110
Category total66861115

Business, management, marketing, and related support services

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctor
Accounting20644-
Auditing-39-
Business Administration and Management, General7734913
Construction Management448-
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies30--
Finance, General209--
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General19--
Management Information Systems, General482-
Marketing/Marketing Management, General158--
Category total79144213

Communication, journalism, and related programs

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctor
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric35688
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia-17-
Journalism52--
Category total408258

Computer and information sciences and support services

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctor
Computer and Information Sciences, General-6719
Computer Science95--
Information Science/Studies-373
Information Technology35--
Category total13010422

Education

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctor
Biology Teacher Education-5-
Curriculum and Instruction-50-
Education, General-8419
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other-22-
Educational Leadership and Administration, General-2211
Mathematics Teacher Education3--
Music Teacher Education531
Special Education and Teaching, General-342
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor-15-
Category total823533

Engineering

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctor
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering38335
Biomedical/Medical Engineering321418
Chemical Engineering45167
Civil Engineering, General1167110
Computer Engineering, General43--
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering1616626
Engineering, Other11--
Industrial Engineering3364
Manufacturing Engineering-2-
Materials Engineering3917
Mechanical Engineering853512
Category total60324489

English language and literature/letters

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctor
Creative Writing3116-
English Language and Literature, General2891018
Technical and Business Writing2421-
Category total3444718

Family and consumer sciences/human sciences

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctor
Housing and Human Environments, General--1
Category total--1

Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctor
Ancient Near Eastern/Biblical Languages, Lit & Linguistics1--
Chinese Language and Literature1--
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General1524
Comparative Literature4368
Danish Language and Literature1--
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General212
French Language and Literature22--
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General862
Italian Language and Literature3--
Japanese Language and Literature36--
Korean Language and Literature1--
Latin Language and Literature3--
Linguistics37131
Middle/Near Eastern/Semitic Languages, Lit & Linguistics, Other141-
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General4--
Russian Language and Literature7--
Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General611
South Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General1--
Spanish Language and Literature74--
Swedish Language and Literature1--
Category total2803018

Health professions and related clinical sciences

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctor
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences--9
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist60254
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist25--
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other-1-
Comparative and Laboratory Animal Medicine (Cert, MS, PhD)-1-
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)--52
Endodontics/Endodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)-2-
Environmental Health30161
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator21--
Health/Health Care Administration/Management-41-
International Public Health/International Health-7-
Medical Informatics-12
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD)--1
Medicine (MD)--169
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)9010616
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene-52
Occupational Therapy/Therapist-27-
Oral Biology and Oral Pathology (MS, PhD)-51
Orthodontics/Orthodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)-5-
Orthotist/Prosthetist11--
Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics (Cert, MS, PhD)-5-
Periodontics/Periodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)-2-
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)--2
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])--111
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other-13
Physical Therapy/Therapist--27
Physician Assistant60--
Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)-6-
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)-796
Public Health, Other-59
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other-2-
Category total297342415

History

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctor
History and Philosophy of Science and Technology3--
History, General18477
History, Other66--
Category total25377

Legal professions and studies

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctor
Law (LLB, JD)--171
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other-412
Legal Studies, General76--
Tax Law/Taxation (LLM, JSD/SJD)-57-
Category total7698173

Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctor
General Studies76--
Humanities/Humanistic Studies12--
Category total88--

Library science

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctor
Library Science, Other-5-
Library Science/Librarianship-117-
Category total-122-

Mathematics and statistics

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctor
Applied Mathematics, Other25--
Applied Mathematics-286
Computational Mathematics14--
Mathematics, General94512
Mathematics, Other2--
Statistics, General6105
Category total1414323

Multi/interdisciplinary studies

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctor
Museology/Museum Studies-22-
Nutrition Sciences-82
Category total-302

Natural resources and conservation

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctor
Environmental Science28--
Environmental Studies30--
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management33156
Forest Management/Forest Resources Management-2-
Forestry, General-3013
Forestry, Other-2-
Urban Forestry1--
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management1--
Category total934919

Philosophy and religious studies

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctor
Islamic Studies2--
Jewish/Judaic Studies6--
Philosophy6252
Religion/Religious Studies285-
Category total98102

Physical sciences

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctor
Astronomy933
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General779
Chemistry, General1122826
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other7--
Geology/Earth Science, General2353
Geophysics and Seismology521
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical111211
Physics, General582519
Physics, Other--1
Category total2328273

Psychology

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctor
Clinical Psychology--7
Educational Psychology-17-
Psychology, General3801615
Category total3803322

Public administration and social service professions

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctor
Public Administration-148-
Public Policy Analysis-16-
Social Work, Other-9-
Social Work511594
Category total513324

Security and protective services

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctor
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other2--
Category total2--

Social sciences

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctor
Anthropology12486
Economics, General3632012
Geography83612
Political Science and Government, General367914
Political Science and Government, Other12--
Social Sciences, General75--
Sociology264126
Category total12885550

Visual and performing arts

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctor
Acting-10-
Art History, Criticism and Conservation6281
Art/Art Studies, General6621-
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics9--
Conducting-23
Dance, General83-
Design and Visual Communications, General10--
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General50--
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts3--
Graphic Design18--
Industrial Design18--
Jazz/Jazz Studies6--
Metal and Jewelry Arts6--
Music History, Literature, and Theory-6-
Music Performance, General821
Music Theory and Composition--2
Music, General19--
Music, Other-3-
Musicology and Ethnomusicology14-
Painting19--
Photography14--
Piano and Organ242
Sculpture3--
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology-4-
Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments2--
Visual and Performing Arts, Other10--
Voice and Opera274
Category total3367413
Grand total695226311125

Varsity Athletic Teams

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2007-2008 Varsity Athletes

NCAA Division I-A Men Women
All Track Combined 51 62
Baseball 37 -
Basketball 13 14
Football 100 -
Golf 8 7
Gymnastics - 15
Rowing 64 152
Soccer 23 28
Softball - 19
Swimming 20 23
Tennis 12 10
Volleyball - 16

Accreditation

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Institutional Accreditation

Agency Periods of Accreditation Status
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities1918-01-01-Accredited

Specialized Accreditation

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education1939-07-24-Accredited
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar1924-07-01-Accredited
American College of Nurse-Midwives, Division of Accreditation
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American College of Nurse-Midwives, Division of Accreditation1969-05-01-Accredited
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation1948-02-01-Accredited
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation1966-12-09-Accredited
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation1966-12-09-Accredited
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation1966-12-09-Accredited
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation1966-12-09-Accredited
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation1968-05-24-Accredited
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation1972-05-12-Accredited
American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education1935-12-01-Accredited
American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education1974-12-01-Accredited
American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education1962-07-01-Accredited
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education1959-11-01-Accredited
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation1948-03-03-Accredited
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation1991-10-25-Accredited
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology1967-11-13-2006-12-31Resigned
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology1967-11-13-Accredited
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology2005-02-01-Accredited
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education1972-07-01-Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education2000-09-22-Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education2000-09-22-Accredited
Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
Commission on English Language Program Accreditation2001-07-01-Accredited
Council on Education for Public Health
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
Council on Education for Public Health1970-10-29-Accredited
Liaison Committee on Medical Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
Liaison Committee on Medical Education1945-07-01-Accredited
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation1947-09-01-Accredited
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education1965-09-01-2004-12-13Resigned