Good

Score: 62/100

Overall (traditional)

B+

Outcome Rating

80/100 · earnings-weighted

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

4-Year Public

📍 Tacoma, Washington 98402

🌐 https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus — acceptance rate 83%, tuition $11,524 in-state, $40,878 out-of-state

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus campus, Tacoma, WA. Photo: Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.

Outcomes

B+

74/100

Affordability

67/100

Resources

53/100

Experience

B+

81/100

Prestige

35/100

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

4,777

Total Enrollment

62%

Graduation Rate

78%

Retention Rate

15.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

83%

Acceptance Rate

$11,290

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near University of Washington-Tacoma Campus ▼

34% 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

$424,775

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,763

1-Year Change

-3.6%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at University of Washington-Tacoma 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

63.2%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

39.7%

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-Tacoma 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.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Computer Engineering	$141,588	$169,570	+56%	#7 of 189	#9	$15,422
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering	$81,989	$116,010	+15%	#21 of 258	#62	$14,000
Computer and Information Sciences	$73,385	$114,798	+24%	#68 of 459	#100	$15,127
Mechanical Engineering	$66,947	$102,078	+11%	#31 of 318	#135	$14,448
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	$86,212	$98,632	+11%	#144 of 966	#383	$12,500
Finance and Financial Management Services	$63,500	$97,452	+17%	#67 of 452	#117	$13,856
Civil Engineering	$73,357	$92,010	+6%	#39 of 233	#142	$15,000
Accounting and Related Services	$62,731	$88,393	+16%	#130 of 796	#258	$14,828
Marketing	$51,530	$88,114	+27%	#36 of 516	#69	$15,000
Economics	$53,934	$87,239	+6%	#124 of 368	#162	$14,488
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$49,004	$78,771	+15%	#160 of 1176	#312	$13,654
Political Science and Government	$41,246	$72,487	+15%	#96 of 565	#164	$13,290
Non-Professional Legal Studies	$39,558	$71,042	+15%	#8 of 39	#9	$14,512
Education	$44,201	$65,217	+31%	#8 of 71	#9	$14,159
Communication and Media Studies	$44,638	$64,153	+14%	#97 of 660	#192	$15,000
Public Health	$46,016	$63,666	+8%	#59 of 215	#95	$15,500
Criminal Justice and Corrections	$40,669	$63,311	+14%	#77 of 660	#218	$11,628
Urban Studies/Affairs	$47,585	$63,174	+1%	#13 of 30	#15	$15,757
History	$26,261	$61,059	+20%	#48 of 459	#99	$15,000
Biology	$38,716	$59,443	+4%	#355 of 841	#551	$13,809
Social Work	$40,969	$59,256	+14%	#61 of 420	#167	$13,400
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	$34,572	$58,705	+7%	#87 of 225	#138	$14,019
Natural Resources Conservation and Research	$35,867	$58,229	+6%	#88 of 265	#138	$15,932
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies	$31,459	$57,534	+11%	#23 of 103	#32	$12,551
Area Studies	$43,668	$56,926	+1%	#39 of 70	#42	$14,845
Social Sciences	$30,584	$56,628	+-0%	#15 of 35	#21	$11,734
Psychology	$34,660	$54,016	+7%	#302 of 1027	#570	$14,342
International/Globalization Studies	—	$49,475	-18%	#70 of 87	#76	$17,256
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies	$39,715	$48,753	-4%	#39 of 63	#48	$14,691
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies	$29,758	$47,124	-3%	#71 of 137	#89	$14,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	$30,437	$46,844	-12%	#358 of 476	#432	$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-Tacoma Campus Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $424,775
Avg rent near campus: $1,763/mo — vs ~$1,120/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 98404 (3.6% cap, Tacoma)

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🏆 Where University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Ranks

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

Criminal Justice/Police Science

of 100 schools

#10

Humanities/Humanistic Studies

of 100 schools

#11

Urban Studies/Affairs

of 15 schools

#13

Social Sciences, Other

of 22 schools

#14

Health Services Administration

of 30 schools

#18

Legal Studies

of 42 schools

#26

Biomedical Sciences, General

of 100 schools

#30

Information Technology

of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$11,524	$40,878
Room	$10,083
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$33,247	$62,601

Financial Aid

85%

Receive Any Aid

42%

Receive Pell Grants

27%

Take Out Loans

$11,290

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$4,709
$30,001 - $48,000	$5,936
$48,001 - $75,000	$7,900
$75,001 - $110,000	$16,772
$110,001+	$22,095

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Computer and Information Sciences, General 232 grads/yr Psychology, General 157 grads/yr Information Technology 140 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 129 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 122 grads/yr Biomedical Sciences, General 102 grads/yr Social Work 93 grads/yr Accounting 73 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 61 grads/yr Mass Communication/Media Studies 51 grads/yr Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 47 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 43 grads/yr Finance, General 42 grads/yr Urban Studies/Affairs 37 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 37 grads/yr Humanities/Humanistic Studies 31 grads/yr Legal Studies 27 grads/yr Social Sciences, Other 26 grads/yr Health Services Administration 25 grads/yr Electrical and Electronics Engineering 25 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from University of Washington-Tacoma 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

Computer network architects

$130k/yr 179,200 jobs

Computer occupations, all other

$109k/yr 472,000 jobs

Database administrators

$105k/yr 78,000 jobs

Computer systems analysts

$104k/yr 521,100 jobs

Software quality assurance analysts and testers

$103k/yr 201,700 jobs

Student Demographics

4,777

Total Students

50%

Women

76%

Traditional Age (18-24)

34%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 35%

Hispanic 15%

Black 11%

Asian 22%

Two or More 9%

Non-Resident 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 23%

Off-Campus (Renters) 34%

With Family 43%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,629 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 62%

Hybrid (Some Online) 32%

Fully Online 6%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 76%

25-64 (Adult) 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus has an acceptance rate of 83%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend University of Washington-Tacoma Campus?

Tuition at University of Washington-Tacoma 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 $11,290.

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

The graduation rate at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is 62%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is University of Washington-Tacoma Campus a good school?

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus has a Repit College Score of 62/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend University of Washington-Tacoma Campus?

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus has a total enrollment of 4,777 students. Most students (76%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

Is there rental demand near University of Washington-Tacoma Campus?

Yes! Approximately 34% of students at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,629 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Tacoma area.

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