UW-Seattle Student Outcomes

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  • 4 Year
  • Seattle, WA
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Graduation Rate

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

84% vs. 41.9% national median

Bachelor's degree within 6 years

80% vs. 58% national median
Graduation rates for University of Washington Seattle Campus
Years Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree
within 4 years 59% earned a bachelor degree
within 5 years 76% earned a bachelor degree
within 6 years 80% earned a bachelor degree

A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from University of Washington Seattle Campus. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. University of Washington Seattle Campus is more effective than average at successfully graduating students.

Post Graduation Earnings

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$65,800 vs. $34,300 national median
Average salary after attending University of Washington Seattle Campus
Years Average Earnings
after 6 years $48,700 per year
after 7 years $52,100 per year
after 8 years $58,200 per year
after 9 years $57,500 per year
after 10 years $65,800 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former University of Washington Seattle Campus students who are working and no longer in school is $65,800, which is 92% higher than the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$15,000

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

30%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$155 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

76% vs. 47% national average

If you are having trouble affording your UW-Seattle student loan debt, explore your options.

Other Colleges to Consider

Students applying to University of Washington Seattle Campus often consider these colleges

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=236948.

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Last updated: August 2026