- Acceptance rate: 39% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.84, as reported by the college for 2025–26
- Average net price: $11,023 a year (2022–23)
University of Washington GPA calculator
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Type your GPA to compare it with what University of Washington Seattle Campus reported: an average GPA of 3.84 (2025–26) and an acceptance rate of 39% for fall 2024.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of Washington Seattle Campus reviews each application.
University of Washington Seattle Campus average GPA
University of Washington Seattle Campus reported an average high school GPA of 3.84 for its first-year students who submitted one (100% did), in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
How their high school GPAs were spread:
| High school GPA | Share of first-year students |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | |
| 3.75–3.99 | |
| 3.50–3.74 | |
| 3.25–3.49 | |
| 3.00–3.24 | |
| 2.50–2.99 | |
| 2.00–2.49 |
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
University of Washington Seattle Campus acceptance rate
University of Washington Seattle Campus admitted 27,076 of 69,166 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 39%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Washington Seattle Campus is a public 4-year university in Seattle, Washington, with 40,684 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What University of Washington Seattle 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 Seattle Campus didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
University of Washington Seattle 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 $11,023 a year at University of Washington Seattle 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
Can I get into the University of Washington Seattle Campus with a 3.5 GPA?
It would be on the low side there: 5.7% of University of Washington Seattle Campus' first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.5, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set, and it admitted 39% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.
How much does GPA matter at the University of Washington Seattle Campus?
A lot: University of Washington Seattle 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.
Is the University of Washington Seattle Campus test optional?
Check University of Washington Seattle Campus' admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of Washington Seattle Campus was test blind: it didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
How selective is the University of Washington Seattle Campus?
Selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. University of Washington Seattle Campus admitted 39% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What percent of applicants does the University of Washington Seattle Campus accept?
University of Washington Seattle Campus' acceptance rate was 39% for fall 2024: it admitted 27,076 of 69,166 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is there a minimum GPA for the University of Washington Seattle Campus?
University of Washington Seattle Campus doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.84, as reported by the college in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
What GPA do most the University of Washington Seattle Campus students have?
94.3% of University of Washington Seattle Campus' first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (58.1%) had 3.75–3.99, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.
Does the University of Washington Seattle Campus give credit for AP exams?
Yes. University of Washington Seattle Campus awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at the University of Washington Seattle Campus?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $11,023 a year at University of Washington Seattle Campus in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does the University of Washington Seattle Campus consider legacy status?
No. University of Washington Seattle Campus doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check the University of Washington Seattle Campus' official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Washington-Seattle 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.
- University of Washington Seattle Campus Common Data Set 2025–26University of Washington Seattle Campus: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
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