Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Bothell, Washington |
| Online | washington.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located 20 miles northeast of Seattle, the University of Washington Bothell campus occupies 128 acres of land shared with Cascadia College, including restored wetlands and an urban forest. Established in 1990, UW Bothell serves as the northeastern branch of the University of Washington system, operating in a suburban setting that combines modern academic buildings with preserved natural spaces. The campus offers undergraduate and graduate programs with particular emphasis in business, computing, engineering, and biological sciences, while maintaining selective admission standards consistent with the UW system. Students can choose between commuting and living in campus-affiliated housing at Husky Village, with most of the student population commuting from surrounding King and Snohomish counties.
Ratings
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Outcomes
Value
UWB is rated within the top 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1210/1450 |
| ACT | 22/30 |
| GPA | 3.52 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $60 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Washington Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $900 |
| Other Fees | $1,035 |
| Room and Board | $15,282 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,056 |
| Total One Year Cost | $32,462 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $900 |
| Other Fees | $1,035 |
| Room and Board | $15,282 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,056 |
| Total One Year Cost | $60,960 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 35% |
| General Studies | 21% |
| Health Professions | 18% |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 8% |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=377555 IPEDS survey data for University of Washington Bothell Campus.
Current students may use the University of Washington Bothell Campus GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024