University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
PublicTacoma, WA
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus, in Tacoma, WA, is a public mid-sized school, enrolling around 4,185 students. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 83% of applicants. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer Engineering (Engineering), where graduates report median earnings of $169,570/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Nov 15, 2026
- Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Confirm on University of Washington-Tacoma Campus's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $30,236 more per year in tuition and fees (3.3x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against University of Washington-Tacoma Campus's numbers?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is University of Washington-Tacoma Campus's acceptance rate?
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus in Tacoma, WA admits approximately 83% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
How much does University of Washington-Tacoma Campus cost?
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus's total cost of attendance is reported at $25,346 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus?
For 2024-25, University of Washington-Tacoma Campus's published tuition and required fees were $43,404 for out-of-state students and $13,168 for in-state students -- $30,236 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for University of Washington-Tacoma Campus?
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus's deadlines are Early Action Nov 15, 2026; Regular Decision Jan 15, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does University of Washington-Tacoma Campus require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Washington-Tacoma Campus doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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