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University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

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Tacoma, WA

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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

Admit rate83%
SAT rangeNot reported
ACT rangeNot reported
Undergrads4,185
Yield (admits who enroll)36%
Next deadlineNov 15, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$25,346
4-year grad rate63%
Median earnings, 10yr out$78,466

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans27%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out79%

"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

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies$57,534/yr
Area Studies$56,926/yr
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$59,443/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Finance and Financial Management Services$97,452/yr
Accounting and Related Services$88,393/yr
Marketing$88,114/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$78,771/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$64,153/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$114,798/yr
Education
Education, General$65,217/yr
Engineering
Computer Engineering$169,570/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$116,010/yr
Mechanical Engineering$102,078/yr
Civil Engineering$92,010/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$47,124/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$58,705/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$98,632/yr
Public Health$63,666/yr
History
History$61,059/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$63,311/yr
Legal Professions and Studies
Non-Professional Legal Studies$71,042/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$46,844/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
International/Globalization Studies$49,475/yr
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General$48,753/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$58,229/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$54,016/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$59,256/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$87,239/yr
Political Science and Government$72,487/yr
Urban Studies/Affairs$63,174/yr
Social Sciences, Other$56,628/yr

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

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity300
Typical room charge$9,166
Typical board chargeNot reported

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

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered

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.

When is the application deadline for University of Washington-Tacoma Campus?

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus's earliest deadline is Nov 15, 2026 (EA), 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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