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University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

Tacoma, Washington·Public, 4-year or above·Far West·tacoma.uw.edu
6-yr Graduation
63%
+2.5pp vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Total enrollment
4,965
peer median 8,275
Avg net price
$10,017
-$3.4k vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
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Admissions & acceptance rate

First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.

Applied
4,068
4,068 candidates competed
Admitted
3,357
82.5% acceptance rate
Enrolled
721
21.5% yield

Graduation rate & outcomes

Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.

Overall completion
63%+2.5pp vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
4-year graduation
50%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
63%
Full-time retention
80%

Pell equity

7.0pp gap
Pell recipients
57%
Non-Pell
64%

Non-Pell students graduate at a 7.0-point higher rate than Pell recipients.

Tuition & cost

What families actually pay, broken down by family income.

Net price by family income

Aid exceeds costFamily pays
$0–30k$4,709
$30–48k$5,936
$48–75k$7,900
$75–110k$16,772
$110k+$22,095

Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.

Avg net price
$10,017
-$3,429vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs median $13,446
Federal loans
29.7%
In-state tuition
$12,817
Out-of-state
$42,171

Student loan default rate

The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.

Of 6,984 borrowers who entered repayment, 49 (0.7%) defaulted within three years below the 2.3% national rate.

Default rate
0.7%
-1.6pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
6,984
Defaulted
49
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard

Default rate vs national, by cohort

2016
2.8%
2017
2.2%
2018
2.1%
2019
0.7%
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate

* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Academic programs at UW

Top program areas ranked by completions.

Distinct CIP programs53
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered

Top program families by completions

1,508 total completions
01Computer Sciences
40927.1%
02Business
32721.7%
03Psychology
15710.4%
04Health Professions
15410.2%
05Biological Sciences
1026.8%
06Public Admin
936.2%
07Engineering
775.1%
08Social Sciences
775.1%
09Security/Protective
614.0%
10Communication
513.4%

Enrollment trends & demographics

Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.

Fall total
4,965
12-mo unduplicated
5,651
Undergraduate
4,750
Graduate
901

Gender split

Men
49%2,795
Women
51%2,856

Race / ethnicity composition

White
34.1%
Asian
23.5%
Hispanic
15.9%
Black
11.3%
Two or more
8.8%
Unknown
2.9%
Non-resident
1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%

Campus safety & crime statistics

Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.

Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
1.88
9 offenses · 4,794 students

3-year trend

1.122 yrs ago3.181 yr ago1.88Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
31
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
6
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
0
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
0

Criminal offenses by type

Motor vehicle theft
5
Burglary
4

By location

9total
  • On campus6
  • Public property3

VAWA offenses

0
Domestic violence
1
Dating violence
3
Stalking
4 total under the Violence Against Women Act.

Hate crimes by bias

No hate crimes reported.

Arrests vs disciplinary referrals

CategoryArrestsReferrals
Weapons00
Drugs00
Liquor00

Residence-hall fires

No residence-hall fires reported.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Student-faculty ratio

Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.

Student-to-faculty
15.0:1
Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
286

UW vs Peer comparison

The peer institutions UW selected for federal comparison reporting.

GraduationRetentionSelectivityEnrollmentAffordabilityYield
This institutionPeer median

A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.

Carnegie
SubjectUniversity of Washington-Tacoma Campus
63%4,965$10,017Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
65%90.6%6,058$10,898Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Western Washington University
65%93.2%14,710$18,680Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Eastern Washington University
43%90.7%10,492$13,091Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Central Washington University
54%90.6%10,811$14,715Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Sonoma State University
58%93.4%5,891$13,801Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Peer group median61%90.7%8,275$13,446

Frequently asked questions about University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

Quick answers to the questions most often asked about UW.

What is the graduation rate at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus?

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus reports a 6-year graduation rate of 63% per the latest IPEDS.

How many students attend University of Washington-Tacoma Campus?

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus reports a total enrollment of 4,965 students per the latest IPEDS.

What is the average net price at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus?

The average net price at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is $10,017 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.

What is the yield rate at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus?

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus's yield rate is 21.5%, the share of admitted students who enrolled, per the latest IPEDS.

Where is University of Washington-Tacoma Campus located?

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is located in Tacoma, Washington 98402-3100.

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