University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Quarter

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	300
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	83%
Students retention rate	75%
On-time graduation rate	58%

Located in Tacoma, Washington, UW-Tacoma is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. UW-Tacoma operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

The acceptance rate of 83% indicates that UW-Tacoma is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

UW-Tacoma boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

82.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,196

Cost of attendance at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus in 2022 for students from Washington.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average	$5,771
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$40,026

Cost of attendance at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average	$11,857
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 81 of freshman students at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus received on average $13,170 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$13,170

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	244	41%	$4,829	$1,178,223
Other Federal Grant	332	56%	$6,434	$2,136,104
State Grant/Scholarships	344	58%	$7,329	$2,521,209
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	354	60%	$4,701	$1,664,196
Total Grant & Scholarships	480	81%	$13,170	$6,321,509

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Washington-Tacoma Campus students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Washington-Tacoma Campus students is 58.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 58.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 58.2%.

58.3%

asian 67.0% 71 students
African American 56.8% 25 students
white 57.2% 87 students
unknown 66.7% 2 students
hawaiian 33.3% 3 students
hispanic 54.9% 45 students
Mixed Race 55.6% 25 students

Service Offerings

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus provides the following additional services to its students

Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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