- Acceptance rate: 83% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $11,290 a year (2022–23)
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University of Washington Tacoma Campus reported an acceptance rate of 83% for fall 2024.
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University of Washington Tacoma Campus GPA requirements
University of Washington Tacoma Campus requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Washington Tacoma Campus hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Washington Tacoma Campus acceptance rate
University of Washington Tacoma Campus admitted 3,357 of 4,068 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 83%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Washington Tacoma Campus is a public 4-year university in Tacoma, Washington, with 4,207 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What University of Washington Tacoma Campus looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
University of Washington Tacoma Campus didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
University of Washington Tacoma Campus awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $11,290 a year at University of Washington Tacoma Campus in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into the University of Washington Tacoma Campus?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Washington Tacoma Campus admitted 83% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at the University of Washington Tacoma Campus?
University of Washington Tacoma Campus' acceptance rate was 83% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,357 of 4,068 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to the University of Washington Tacoma Campus?
No. University of Washington Tacoma Campus doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA does the University of Washington Tacoma Campus look for?
University of Washington Tacoma Campus requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How important is GPA for getting into the University of Washington Tacoma Campus?
A lot: University of Washington Tacoma Campus requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and essay or personal statement. It considers work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into the University of Washington Tacoma Campus?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Washington Tacoma Campus admitted 83% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Does it matter at the University of Washington Tacoma Campus if a parent went there?
No. University of Washington Tacoma Campus doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does the University of Washington Tacoma Campus cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $11,290 a year at University of Washington Tacoma Campus in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Do you need to write an essay to apply to the University of Washington Tacoma Campus?
Yes. University of Washington Tacoma Campus requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does the University of Washington Tacoma Campus accept AP credit?
Yes. University of Washington Tacoma Campus awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check the University of Washington Tacoma Campus' official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Washington-Tacoma CampusU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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