B
Good
Score: 64/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
82/100 · earnings-weighted

University of Washington-Bothell Campus

4-Year Public
📍 Bothell, Washington 98011
University of Washington-Bothell Campus campus, Bothell, WA
University of Washington-Bothell Campus campus, Bothell, WA. Photo: Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
80/100
Affordability
B
67/100
Resources
D
44/100
Experience
A+
90/100
Prestige
C
40/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

5,809
Total Enrollment
68%
Graduation Rate
86%
Retention Rate
21.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
92%
Acceptance Rate
$10,013
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near University of Washington-Bothell Campus ▼

43% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$1,021,532
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,305
1-Year Change
-1.2%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at University of Washington-Bothell Campus, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$78,466
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$62,979
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$14,615
Median debt at graduation
65.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
28.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 19% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 87th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (WA wage index 1.18). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at University of Washington-Bothell Campus

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer Science$128,887$175,616+64%#21 of 349#23$15,351
Computer Engineering$141,588$169,570+56%#6 of 189#8$15,422
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$81,989$116,010+15%#20 of 258#61$14,000
Computer and Information Sciences$73,385$114,798+24%#67 of 459#99$15,127
Mechanical Engineering$66,947$102,078+11%#30 of 318#134$14,448
Mathematics$46,585$100,127+44%#26 of 309#34$15,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$86,212$98,632+11%#143 of 966#382$12,500
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$62,069$95,193+10%#39 of 126#54—
Accounting and Related Services$62,731$88,393+16%#129 of 796#257$14,828
Marketing$51,530$88,114+27%#35 of 516#68$15,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$49,004$78,771+15%#159 of 1176#311$13,654
Physics$41,474$75,867-1%#63 of 107#77$15,415
Political Science and Government$41,246$72,487+15%#95 of 565#163$13,290
Computer Software and Media Applications$47,112$71,462+21%#17 of 54#20$15,000
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences$29,724$66,845+11%#40 of 138#64$19,000
Education$44,201$65,217+31%#7 of 71#8$14,159
Chemistry$46,369$64,676-1%#127 of 209#169$15,081
Communication and Media Studies$44,638$64,153+14%#96 of 660#191$15,000
Public Health$46,016$63,666+8%#58 of 215#94$15,500
Philosophy$42,072$61,595+13%#27 of 86#42$13,500
Biology$38,716$59,443+4%#354 of 841#550$13,809
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$38,985$58,818-10%#91 of 110#100$14,014
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$35,867$58,229+6%#87 of 265#137$15,932
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies$31,459$57,534+11%#22 of 103#31$12,551
Area Studies$43,668$56,926+1%#38 of 70#41$14,845
Psychology$34,660$54,016+7%#301 of 1027#569$14,342
Fine and Studio Arts$25,947$53,805+30%#28 of 423#56$13,000
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology$33,192$52,771+4%#30 of 59#39$11,557
International/Globalization Studies—$49,475-18%#69 of 87#75$17,256
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$30,437$46,844-12%#357 of 476#431$15,071

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The University of Washington-Bothell Campus Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $1,021,532
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,305/mo — vs ~$1,250/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 98043 (2.4% cap, Mountlake Terrace)

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🏆 Where University of Washington-Bothell Campus Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

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Data Visualization
of 1 schools
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Ethics
of 2 schools
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Community Psychology
of 6 schools
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Political Economy
of 4 schools
#14
Public Health, Other
of 18 schools
#27
Mass Communication/Media Studies
of 94 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $11,524 $40,878
Room $11,250
Board $5,865
Total Cost (On-Campus) $34,684 $64,038

Financial Aid

56%
Receive Any Aid
30%
Receive Pell Grants
20%
Take Out Loans
$10,013
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$5,081
$30,001 - $48,000$5,969
$48,001 - $75,000$8,059
$75,001 - $110,000$16,230
$110,001+$23,389

Student Demographics

5,809
Total Students
45%
Women
86%
Traditional Age (18-24)
43%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 28%
Hispanic 10%
Black 9%
Asian 34%
Two or More 7%
Non-Resident 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 6%
Off-Campus (Renters) 43%
With Family 50%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,521 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 78%
Hybrid (Some Online) 20%
Fully Online 2%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 86%
25-64 (Adult) 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Washington-Bothell Campus?
University of Washington-Bothell Campus has an acceptance rate of 92%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend University of Washington-Bothell Campus?
Tuition at University of Washington-Bothell Campus is $11,524 for in-state students and $40,878 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $10,013.
What is the graduation rate at University of Washington-Bothell Campus?
The graduation rate at University of Washington-Bothell Campus is 68%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is University of Washington-Bothell Campus a good school?
University of Washington-Bothell Campus has a Repit College Score of 64/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend University of Washington-Bothell Campus?
University of Washington-Bothell Campus has a total enrollment of 5,809 students. Most students (86%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near University of Washington-Bothell Campus?
Yes! Approximately 43% of students at University of Washington-Bothell Campus live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,521 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Bothell area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology