University of Washington Tacoma Campus

  • 5/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 0 reviews

Overview

Total enrollment

4,965
University of Washington Tacoma Campus overview
University of Washington Tacoma Campus overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in downtown Tacoma, Washington, UW Tacoma occupies renovated historic warehouse buildings along Pacific Avenue, approximately 30 miles south of Seattle. The urban campus, established in 1990 as a branch of the University of Washington system, integrates restored nineteenth-century industrial architecture with modern educational facilities across its 46-acre footprint. Operating as a public urban-serving university, UW Tacoma emphasizes programs in business, technology, education, and social welfare, while maintaining strong ties to the South Puget Sound's business community through various partnerships and initiatives. The campus features a mix of commuter and residential student facilities, with several university-owned apartment buildings providing housing options in the downtown district. As part of the University of Washington system, the campus shares the Husky mascot with its Seattle counterpart while maintaining its own distinct identity within the South Sound region.

Ratings

UWT is rated within the lower 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    5 out of 10
  • Academics
    4 out of 10
  • Resources
    3 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    NA
  • Value
    5 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy
University of Washington Tacoma Campus admission standards
  • GPA 3.41

Acceptance Rate

82.5%
University of Washington Tacoma Campus applications overview
  • Applications Due Jun 30, 2027
  • Enrollment Rate 21.5%
  • Application Fee $60

Applicant Competition Very Low

Very Low
Low
Average
High
Very High
Extreme

Annual Cost to Attend

Washington Resident Tuition

$13,168

Out of State Resident Tuition

$43,404

Breakdown

In State Costs for University of Washington Tacoma Campus
  • Tuition $13,168
  • Books and Supplies $900
  • Other Fees $1,299
  • Room and Board $16,371
  • Budget for Other Expenses $3,582
  • Total One Year Cost $35,320

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$65,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of Washington Tacoma Campus are General Studies, Business, and Computer and Information Sciences. 48% of students major in General Studies, 22% in Business, and 10% in Computer and Information Sciences.

  • General Studies 48%
  • Business 22%
  • Computer and Information Sciences 10%
  • Health Professions 8%
  • Social Sciences 5%

More Colleges to Consider

Students considering University of Washington Tacoma Campus are frequently interested in these similar colleges.

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=377564.

GPA calculator: University of Washington Tacoma Campus GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026