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University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA
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Official name

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

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University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a public four-year school in Seattle, WA, with its campus in a city. It was founded in 1861[1]. It has about 41,584 undergraduates across its 3 campuses[8].

Founding year: Wikidata (community-edited) · Other facts: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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165years of history[1]
  1. 1861Founded
  2. 2026Today
TypePublic
SettingCity
Undergraduates41,584[8]
From abroad9.6%[8]

Undergraduates and international share add up all 3 University of Washington campuses (this campus alone: 31,942, 11.7% international). The international share is weighted by each campus’s undergraduates. Acceptance rate, test scores, graduation rate, costs and everything else on this page describe this campus only, because those figures cannot be added up across campuses.

Other campuses

University of Washington has 2 other campuses. We do not give them pages of their own; their undergraduates are counted in the totals above. Each has its own admission rules and costs, so check that campus’s own website.

  • University of Washington-Bothell CampusBothell, WA · 5,457 undergraduates
  • University of Washington-Tacoma CampusTacoma, WA · 4,185 undergraduates

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Academics

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Costs

What a year at University of Washington-Seattle Campus costs in 2026-27, for students from abroad and for in-state students[2].

$67,800[2]A year, from abroad
$5,650A month, on average
$271,200Four years, if prices stay the same
≈ ₩91.1Mat ₩per $1 · reference rate, editable

Where the money goes

From abroad$67,800[2]a year
In-state$36,746[2]a year

$31,054 more a year than an in-state student, all of it tuition[2]

From abroadIn-state
Tuition and fees$44,460[2]$13,406
Housing and food$18,858[2]$18,858
Books and supplies$900[2]$900
Transport and personal$3,582[2]$3,582

In-state figures are for U.S. residents, 2026-27. They are not what an international student pays.

Help paying, for students from abroad

Need-based aidNot offered[3]
ScholarshipsNot offered[3]

As described by the school. Monthly and four-year figures are our own arithmetic from the yearly total.

Housing and food

Reported by the school to the U.S. Department of Education · per year, all students[8]
Room and board, on campus$18,405[8]
Room and board, off campus (not with family)$18,405[8]

The Scorecard does not say whether first-year housing is guaranteed or how many students live on campus. Check the school’s housing page.

Scorecard averages · reference only

Average cost of attendance$32,446[8]
Tuition, in-state / out-of-state$12,973 / $43,209[8]

These averages include U.S. students and the aid they receive. They are not an international student’s net price.

Getting in

TOEFL iBT 76[4]or IELTS 6
SAT optional[5]send it if it helps
November 15[6]First-year, summer and autumn quarters deadline

Page says the UW permanently removed the SAT/ACT requirement and submitted scores are not seen in review, but also that high scores may be considered for a few applicants. Home-schooled applicants and schools without grades must submit SAT/ACT. Confirm with the school.

When to apply

From the school’s page · Oct 13, 2026[6]
  1. First-year, summer and autumn quartersNovember 15[6]Decision March 1-15Test score deadline December 31; application opens August 15

Dates can change. Check the school’s page before you apply.

Your application checklist

From the school’s page · Oct 13, 2026[7]
$95 application fee[7]
Common App application with a personal essay of up to 650 words[7]
STARS academic record, submitted after the application[7]
Meet the College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADRs) in six subject areas[7]
English proficiency test scores that meet the UW minimum[7]
Schools outside the U.S.: unofficial scanned transcript for grade 9 and higher, with official English translations; a final official transcript if admitted[7]
Interviews, letters of recommendation and portfolios are not considered; international first-year applications are not accepted for winter or spring[7]
English scoreTOEFL iBT 76 or IELTS 6[4]

Filled marks come from the school. Dashed marks are not filled in yet.

Scores in detail

What the school asks for, and where its students land.

English test

TOEFL iBT
76[4]out of 120
TOEFL iBT, 1–6 scale
4[4]out of 6
IELTS
6[4]out of 9
Duolingo
110[4]out of 160

Stated as a minimum[4]

TOEFL 76 before Jan 21, 2026; 4.0 after. Exams by Dec 31 of application year; SAT/ACT plus B English grades alternative.

Waiver or exemption: Exempt if primary and secondary education in Australia, Canada (English provinces), UK, Ireland, NZ or US.

TOEFL iBT moved to a 1–6 scale for tests taken from 21 January 2026.

SAT and ACT

Coming soonTest score ranges are not reported for this school.

Extra steps for students from abroad

Coming soonRecords from outside the U.S., proof of funds for the visa and translations will be listed here.

How many get in

39%[8]Of applicants are admitted (U.S. and international together)
Coming soonApplications a year
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Living in Seattle

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Clubs, sports and activities

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