Tuition (in-state)$12,600
Student : faculty20:1
Acceptance43%
Enrollment49,000
Walk score88
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Education
| Programs | Computer science, nursing, oceanography, public health, business |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 84% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $12,600 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $42,100 |
| Room and board | $17,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 20:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 55–70% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 20:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 84%
Location and walk score
88/ 100
| Setting | Urban campus with daily needs within walking distance |
|---|---|
| Climate | Mild, wet winters; dry, pleasant summers |
| Getting around | Strong transit; most students go car-free |
Things to do nearby
- Cherry blossoms on the Quad
- Pike Place Market
- Kayaking from the Waterfront Activities Center
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 16,000 |
|---|
- Foster MBA
- School of Law
- School of Medicine
- Engineering MS
- Information School
- Evans public policy
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$72,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months88%
Career servicesCareer and Internship Center; Amazon and Microsoft are the largest employers of graduates
Top employers of recent graduates
- Amazon
- Microsoft
- Boeing
- UW Medicine
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
75%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Career and Internship Center programs
- Undergraduate Research Program
- Husky Experience Toolkit
Alumni
| Living alumni | 540,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- Bruce Lee
- Hope Solo
- Rainn Wilson
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | Big Ten |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Husky PromiseFull tuition for Pell-eligible Washington residents · Deadline: Automatic
State residency grant programsState-specific; see profile notes · Deadline: Varies by state
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