University of Washington

University of Washington is a public institution that was founded in 1861. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 32,099, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 634 acres. It utilizes a quarter-based academic calendar. University of Washington's ranking in the 2020 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #62. Its in-state tuition and fees are $11,465; out-of-state tuition and fees are $38,796.Located north of downtown Seattle, the University of Washington is one of the oldest public universities on the West Coast. It is also a cutting-edge research institution, receiving significant yearly federal funding, and hosting an annual undergraduate research symposium for students to present their work to the community. The university has a highly ranked School of Medicine, College of Engineering and Michael G. Foster School of Business. Known as a commuter school, the university does not require freshmen to live on campus, but it encourages students who do to conserve energy and recycle. Students can join one of the 800-plus student organizations on campus, including about 70 sororities and fraternities. Nearly three-fourths of UW graduates remain in the state post-graduation.Questions & AnswersHow difficult is it to get accepted into the University of Washington?It can be difficult to gain admission to the UW’s main campus in Seattle, which had a 49% acceptance rate in 2018, according to U.S. News data. Prospective students must apply though the Coalition Application and complete additional UW questions, according to the UW office of admissions website.Does the University of Washington have other campuses?Beyond UW’s main campus in Seattle, the university has campuses in Bothell and Tacoma, Washington. The university was founded in Seattle in 1861, and the Bothell and Tacoma locations were established in 1990. All three UW campuses offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs.What is the University of Washington Honors Program?The UW Honors Program gives undergraduate students a chance to attend smaller classes, pursue special projects and have more interaction with UW faculty members. Students can choose between the interdisciplinary and departmental honors tracks. The first is more generally focused, and the latter provides an opportunity for in-depth study within a particular major. Extra-ambitious students can pursue both types of honors. Students can apply to the interdisciplinary honors program when they apply to UW or during the end of their freshman year. Students submit departmental honors applications after they choose their major.How does the University of Washington compare to other state schools?Prospective students can see how UW compares to public universities nationwide by exploring the Top Public National Universities ranking. And by using the U.S. News College Compare tool, students can make side-by-side comparisons between UW and other schools of their choice, both public and private.

Acceptance Rate：49% Average GPA：3.8 SAT：1220-1460 ACT：27-32 Application Deadline：Nov. 15 School Website：http://www.washington.edu School Nature：Public, Coed Year Founded：1861 School Type：national-universities Total Enrollment：47,361 Tuition and Fees：$38,796 (2019-20) In-state Tuition：$11,465 (2019-20) Room and board：$13,296 (2019-20) Academic Calendar：Quarter Setting：Urban Religious Affiliation：None Endowment：$3.5 billion +