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University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

Tacoma, WA · City · 4,185 students
4
Year
Public
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
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Location
Tacoma, WA, 98402-3100 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
SEA · Seattle
15 mi away
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Cost
In-state COA
$25,346
Out-of-state COA
$55,582
Avg net price
$10,163
Room & board
$16,371
In-state tuition
$13,168
Out-of-state tuition
$43,404
Books & supplies
$900/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$4,458
$30–48k
$6,135
$48–75k
$6,748
$75–110k
$11,449
$110k+
$22,183
Admissions
Admit rate
83%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
63%
1st-yr retention
80%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
73%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
58%
Transferred
22%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
19%
Median earnings (6yr)
$62,979
Median earnings (10yr)
$78,466
Median debt
$14,615
Monthly loan payment
$155
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,037$21,566
Debt (90th percentile)
$28,000
Student Body
Men 53%Women 47%
15
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
40%
First-generation
33%
Median family income
$39,205
Independent students
26%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
10%
Race & ethnicity
White
33%
Hispanic
16%
Black
12%
Asian
22%
Two or more
9%
Non-resident
2%
AI/AN
1%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$62,979
10 years after entry
$78,466
Computer and Information Sciences, General268
Psychology, General180
Business Administration, Management and Operations107
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing101
Biology, General86
Communication and Media Studies61
Criminal Justice and Corrections61
Accounting and Related Services61
Finance and Financial Management Services52
Social Work47
Marketing43
Social Sciences, Other40
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering37
Urban Studies/Affairs37
Non-Professional Legal Studies36
Natural Resources Conservation and Research31
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Institutional
Endowment
$111M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Full-time faculty
82%
Avg faculty salary
$12,135/mo
Instructional spend/student
$5,672
Federal loan rate
27%

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