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University of Washington–Bothell: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

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University of Washington–Bothell is a public university in Bothell, Washington, with about 5,500 undergraduates. It admitted 90.6% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $12,919 a year for in-state students and $43,155 for students from other states, before aid.

What University of Washington–Bothell costs

University of Washington–Bothell charges $12,919 a year in published tuition and fees for Washington residents, about $6,460 a semester, and $43,155 a year for students from other states, about $21,578 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $26,908 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $10,495 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

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Getting into University of Washington–Bothell

For fall 2024, University of Washington–Bothell received 5,172 applications and admitted 4,686 students, and 1,118 enrolled as first-years.

What University of Washington–Bothell students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at University of Washington–Bothell (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Computer Science241
Business Administration and Management208
Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse113
Biology / Biological Sciences98
Public Health, Other98
Mass Communication / Media Studies75
Accounting64
Marketing / Marketing Management62

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is University of Washington–Bothell's acceptance rate? 90.6% for fall 2024: 4,686 of 5,172 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at University of Washington–Bothell? $12,919 a year for in-state students and $43,155 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to University of Washington–Bothell? About 5,500 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What is the campus setting at University of Washington–Bothell? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as suburban.

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