University of Washington
Founded 1861
President Ana Mari Cauce (President)
Fees USD 12,643
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Urban
The University of Washington (UW) is a public research university founded in 1861 in Seattle. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU) and consistently ranked among the top 10 public universities in the US and top 25 globally, UW enrolls 47,000 students. UW is the top university in the Pacific Northwest and is deeply embedded in Seattle’s extraordinary tech ecosystem — Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing, Starbucks, and hundreds of startups recruit directly from UW’s campus.
Schools and Colleges
- Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science — Top-5 CS school globally; Amazon, Google, Microsoft recruiting ground
- UW School of Medicine — Top-5 US medical school for primary care; WWAMI regional medical program
- Foster School of Business — Top-25 business school; exceptional finance and entrepreneurship
- College of Engineering — Top-10 public engineering; aeronautical, electrical, and biomedical
- School of Public Health — Top-10 public health school nationally
- School of Oceanography — Top-ranked oceanography; Puget Sound and Pacific research
How to Apply
- Application: Coalition App | Acceptance Rate: ~46% | In-State Tuition: ~$12,643
Key Deadlines
- Priority: November 15 | Regular: January 15