UW-Seattle Admission Requirements

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at UW-Seattle is 47.5%.  Its admission rate is the lowest in Washington.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into UW-Seattle and can you get accepted?

UW-Seattle is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 24,942 out of the 52,488 who applied were admitted.

University of Washington Seattle Campus typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.82. 30% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into UW-Seattle?

48% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to University of Washington Seattle Campus you should:

• Have a high school GPA of 3.82 or better
• Earn A- grades in high school
• Score 1330 on the SAT
• Score 30 on the ACT

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

What GPA do you need to get into University of Washington Seattle Campus?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into UW-Seattle are to have around a 3.82 high school GPA. You are required to have exceptionally good grades and you should be graduating near the top of your class.

Even with a competitive GPA, admission to UW-Seattle will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at UW-Seattle is 3.82 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #1 in Washington for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since UW-Seattle is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by University of Washington Seattle Campus. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to University of Washington Seattle Campus?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at UW-Seattle is 1330 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1200-1453. Students who get into University of Washington Seattle Campus score in the top 24 percent of all SAT test takers..  UW-Seattle ranks #4 in the state of Washington and #157 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1330 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. UW-Seattle regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1200 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1200, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1070, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

University of Washington Seattle Campus is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1330 SAT score range.

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1326, you have around a 48% chance of being admitted. A 1453 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 64% chance of getting in.

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into UW-Seattle?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to UW-Seattle is 30, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 27 and 33.  The school ranks #2 in Washington and #150 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 30. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 27 and score in the score in the top 15 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 24.

31 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Washington Seattle Campus.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as University of Washington Seattle Campus is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into UW-Seattle for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 30 score has around 48% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 64% with a 33 ACT score.

Admission Statistics

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

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Washington Seattle Campus is $80.

Application Requirements

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

Credits Accepted

Admission Requirements Summary

Because UW-Seattle is fairly competitive, you have a decent chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.82 GPA, you have a good shot at getting in. An SAT score of 1330 will further improve your application. If you can get a 1453 on the SAT you will have a very good chance on getting in. Additionally a 30 on the ACT places you in a strong position.