B+
Very Good
Score: 76/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
88/100 · earnings-weighted

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

4-Year Public
📍 Seattle, Washington 98195
University of Washington-Seattle Campus campus, Seattle, WA
University of Washington-Seattle Campus campus, Seattle, WA. Photo: Martin Kraft, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A+
91/100
Affordability
C+
63/100
Resources
C+
62/100
Experience
A+
90/100
Prestige
B+
76/100

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

55,620
Total Enrollment
84%
Graduation Rate
95%
Retention Rate
20.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
43%
Acceptance Rate
$11,023
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near University of Washington-Seattle Campus ▼

15% 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.

The campus ZIP (98195) has no residential market, so these figures average 6 nearby ZIP codes within 3 miles of campus (98105, 98102, 98112, 98103, 98115, 98109).

Avg Home Value
$1,004,035
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,248
1-Year Change
+2.0%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at University of Washington-Seattle 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
85.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
14.9%
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-Seattle 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%#20 of 349#22$15,351
Computer Engineering$141,588$169,570+56%#5 of 189#7$15,422
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$135,384$150,811+113%#3 of 253#5$28,625
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$81,989$116,010+15%#19 of 258#60$14,000
Computer and Information Sciences$73,385$114,798+24%#66 of 459#98$15,127
Management Information Systems and Services—$113,308+36%#7 of 166#19—
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering$76,881$111,349+13%#6 of 59#21$12,410
Industrial Engineering$75,473$109,575+11%#15 of 94#41$16,743
Chemical Engineering$67,624$109,551+12%#17 of 158#70$17,054
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering$81,517$105,016+3%———
Architectural Sciences and Technology$81,377$103,414+48%#1 of 22#1$18,977
Mechanical Engineering$66,947$102,078+11%#29 of 318#133$14,448
Biomedical/Medical Engineering$57,062$100,930+8%#26 of 118#61$14,000
Mathematics$46,585$100,127+44%#25 of 309#33$15,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$86,212$98,632+11%#142 of 966#381$12,500
Finance and Financial Management Services$63,500$97,452+17%#66 of 452#116$13,856
Materials Engineering$71,174$95,314+4%#9 of 34#20$19,485
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$62,069$95,193+10%#38 of 126#53—
Civil Engineering$73,357$92,010+6%#38 of 233#141$15,000
Design and Applied Arts$63,449$89,193+73%#4 of 299#6$12,250
Accounting and Related Services$62,731$88,393+16%#128 of 796#256$14,828
Marketing$51,530$88,114+27%#34 of 516#67$15,000
Economics$53,934$87,239+6%#123 of 368#161$14,488
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$70,225$86,417+14%#16 of 93#32$13,000
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$25,791$80,947+37%#1 of 215#2$12,542
Business Administration, Management and Operations$49,004$78,771+15%#158 of 1176#310$13,654
Physics$41,474$75,867-1%#62 of 107#76$15,415
Social Sciences$57,538$75,301+41%#5 of 87#6$18,268
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology$34,669$73,944+18%#11 of 49#20$13,849
Health and Medical Administrative Services$49,866$73,484+25%#53 of 275#83$13,787
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning$39,635$73,413+10%#4 of 17#9—
Political Science and Government$41,246$72,487+15%#94 of 565#162$13,290
Computer Software and Media Applications$47,112$71,462+21%#16 of 54#19$15,000
Non-Professional Legal Studies$39,558$71,042+15%#7 of 39#8$14,512
Architecture$50,809$69,515+4%#30 of 78#55$19,748
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences$42,075$67,234+1%#19 of 35#24$13,530
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences$29,724$66,845+11%#39 of 138#63$19,000
Education$44,201$65,217+31%#6 of 71#7$14,159
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations$65,177—————
Geography and Cartography$42,489$64,950+12%#32 of 117#57$17,501
Chemistry$46,369$64,676-1%#126 of 209#168$15,081
Communication and Media Studies$44,638$64,153+14%#95 of 660#190$15,000
Public Health$46,016$63,666+8%#57 of 215#93$15,500
Criminal Justice and Corrections$40,669$63,311+14%#76 of 660#217$11,628
Urban Studies/Affairs$47,585$63,174+1%#12 of 30#14$15,757
Philosophy$42,072$61,595+13%#26 of 86#41$13,500
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences$36,957$61,062+-0%#69 of 156#94$11,272
History$26,261$61,059+20%#47 of 459#98$15,000
Human Biology$31,488$60,949-6%#7 of 9#8$17,594
Sociology$40,062$60,292+14%#77 of 462#138$18,181

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.

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🏆 Where University of Washington-Seattle Campus Ranks

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

#5
Informatics
of 24 schools
#8
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
of 100 schools
#11
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
of 100 schools
#13
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
of 88 schools
#14
Information Science/Studies
of 100 schools
#15
Biochemistry
of 91 schools
#19
Public Health, General
of 100 schools
#25
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
of 100 schools
#28
Medicine
of 100 schools
#30
Finance, General
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $11,524 $40,878
Room $12,117
Board $5,865
Total Cost (On-Campus) $34,552 $63,906

Financial Aid

55%
Receive Any Aid
17%
Receive Pell Grants
19%
Take Out Loans
$11,023
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$6,398
$30,001 - $48,000$6,601
$48,001 - $75,000$7,817
$75,001 - $110,000$17,234
$110,001+$28,383

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Computer Science 587 grads/yr Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 546 grads/yr Public Health, General 404 grads/yr Informatics 373 grads/yr Electrical and Electronics Engineering 351 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 350 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 331 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 321 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 310 grads/yr Finance, General 297 grads/yr Mechanical Engineering 285 grads/yr Information Science/Studies 283 grads/yr Biochemistry 277 grads/yr Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 272 grads/yr Medicine 254 grads/yr Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 228 grads/yr Sociology, General 227 grads/yr Information Technology 224 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 204 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 200 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus's top programs commonly pursue.

Computer and information systems managers
$171k/yr 667,100 jobs
Computer and information research scientists
$141k/yr 40,300 jobs
Database architects
$136k/yr 66,900 jobs
Software developers
$133k/yr 1,693,800 jobs
Information security analysts
$125k/yr 182,800 jobs
Data scientists
$113k/yr 245,900 jobs
Computer occupations, all other
$109k/yr 472,000 jobs
Software quality assurance analysts and testers
$103k/yr 201,700 jobs

Student Demographics

55,620
Total Students
49%
Women
88%
Traditional Age (18-24)
15%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 31%
Hispanic 8%
Black 3%
Asian 20%
Two or More 6%
Non-Resident 15%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 72%
Off-Campus (Renters) 15%
With Family 13%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~8,176 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 82%
Hybrid (Some Online) 15%
Fully Online 3%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 88%
25-64 (Adult) 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Washington-Seattle Campus?
University of Washington-Seattle Campus has an acceptance rate of 43%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend University of Washington-Seattle Campus?
Tuition at University of Washington-Seattle 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 $11,023.
What is the graduation rate at University of Washington-Seattle Campus?
The graduation rate at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is 84%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is University of Washington-Seattle Campus a good school?
University of Washington-Seattle Campus has a Repit College Score of 76/100 (Grade: B+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (B+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend University of Washington-Seattle Campus?
University of Washington-Seattle Campus has a total enrollment of 55,620 students. Most students (88%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near University of Washington-Seattle Campus?
Yes! Approximately 15% of students at University of Washington-Seattle Campus live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 8,176 students who need rental housing near campus.

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