University of Washington Bothell Campus campus

UWB Admission Requirements

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UWB Admission Overview

UWB admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year UWB admitted 90.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.52 GPA (A-) and SAT 1170-1470 / ACT 32-34. UWB is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UWB is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UWB Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

90.6%

Admission Standards

Exceptional

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The UWB acceptance rate is 90.6%. Last year, 4,686 of 5,172 applicants were admitted. That is the 18th lowest acceptance rate in Washington.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into UWB and can you get accepted?

UWB is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.

University of Washington Bothell Campus typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.52. 24% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UWB GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.52

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.52

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at UWB typically have around a 3.52 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. UWB is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #10 in Washington for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled University of Washington Bothell Campus freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	2.89%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	24.14%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	31.26%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	21.36%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	13.79%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	6.56%	Low
2.00 to 2.49	0%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

UWB SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1170-1470

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 560
Math 610
Composite 1170

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 700
Math 770
Composite 1470

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at UWB typically score around a 1320 SAT (middle 50% 1170–1470) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 90th percentile nationally. UWB ranks #3 in the state of Washington and #178 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1170 to 1470

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

UWB is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1320 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at University of Washington Bothell Campus
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1470+	Above 75th	>95%
1320 to 1470	Avg +	91%-95%
1170 to 1320	Avg -	84%-91%
Below 1170	Below mid-50	<84%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UWB ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

32-34

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 32
Math 27
Composite 32

75th Percentile Scores

English 35
Math 34
Composite 34

Average ACT

Incoming testers at UWB typically have around a 33 ACT (mid-50 32–34) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 98th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. UWB places #1 among colleges in Washington and #57 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 32 to 34

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to UWB without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 33.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at University of Washington Bothell Campus
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
34+	Above 75th	>95%
33 to 34	Avg +	91%-95%
32 to 33	Avg -	84%-91%
Below 32	Below mid-50	<84%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

University of Washington Bothell Campus admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	2,632	2,540	5,172
Accepted	2,405	2,281	4,686
Acceptance Rate	91%	90%	91%
Enrolled	528	590	1,118
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	22%	26%	24%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Washington Bothell Campus and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Washington Bothell Campus application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Washington Bothell Campus is $60.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at University of Washington Bothell Campus
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

UWB is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 90.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.52 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1170-1470); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025