UWT Admission Requirements

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UWT Admission Overview

UWT admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year UWT admitted 82.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.41 GPA (B+). UWT is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

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

UWT Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

82.5%

Admission Standards

Very Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for University of Washington Tacoma Campus

Acceptance Rate

The UWT acceptance rate is 82.5%. Last year, 3,357 of 4,068 applicants were admitted. That is the 12th lowest acceptance rate in Washington.

Admission Selectivity

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

UWT 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.

University of Washington Tacoma Campus typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.41. 21% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

UWT GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.41

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.41

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at UWT typically have around a 3.41 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. UWT is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

The school ranks #15 in Washington for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 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 Tacoma Campus freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 0.64% Good
3.75 to 3.99 22.4% Good
3.50 to 3.74 25.44% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 20.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 14.88% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 14.24% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 2.4% 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

UWT SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

960-1180

Freshmen who sent SAT

92%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 480
  • Math 480
  • Composite 960
SAT 25th percentile scores for University of Washington Tacoma Campus

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 600
  • Math 580
  • Composite 1180
SAT 75th percentile scores for University of Washington Tacoma Campus

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at UWT typically score around a 1070 SAT (middle 50% 960–1180) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 53rd percentile nationally. UWT ranks #16 in the state of Washington for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 960 to 1180

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

View other colleges which accept students in the 1070 SAT score range.

SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.

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

UWT ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

16-24

Freshmen reporting ACT

13%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 15
  • Math 16
  • Composite 16
ACT 25th percentile scores for University of Washington Tacoma Campus

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 24
  • Math 25
  • Composite 24
ACT 75th percentile scores for University of Washington Tacoma Campus

Average ACT

Incoming testers at UWT typically have around a 20 ACT (mid-50 16–24) on the 36 scale. These numbers come from the last year ACT scores were reported, not a minimum for admission. ACT is not considered, even if you submit it. That average sits near the 51st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. UWT places #15 among colleges in Washington for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 16 to 24

1 9 18 27 36

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 20.0 ACT score range.

ACT figures reflect the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used in admission.

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

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

University of Washington Tacoma Campus admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,257 1,811 4,068
Accepted 1,862 1,495 3,357
Acceptance Rate 82% 83% 83%
Enrolled 350 371 721
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 19% 25% 21%

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

Application Requirements

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

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

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

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jun 30, 2027

Days left to Apply

303

Applicants have 303 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jun 30, 2027.

Application Fee

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

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

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at University of Washington Tacoma 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

UWT is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 82.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.41 GPA (about an B+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

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

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

GPA calculator: University of Washington Tacoma Campus GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026