What University of Washington–Tacoma costs
University of Washington–Tacoma charges $13,168 a year in published tuition and fees for Washington residents, about $6,584 a semester, and $43,404 a year for students from other states, about $21,702 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $25,346 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $10,897 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–Tacoma
For fall 2024, University of Washington–Tacoma received 4,068 applications and admitted 3,357 students, and 721 enrolled as first-years.
What University of Washington–Tacoma students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at University of Washington–Tacoma (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | 176 |
| Psychology | 154 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 115 |
| Biomedical Sciences | 102 |
| Information Technology | 94 |
| Business Administration and Management | 93 |
| Accounting | 73 |
| Criminal Justice / Police Science | 61 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near University of Washington–Tacoma
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, Washington: about 2 miles away
- Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington: about 7 miles away
- Seattle University, Seattle, Washington: about 26 miles away
- University of Washington–Seattle, Seattle, Washington: about 29 miles away
- University of Washington–Bothell, Bothell, Washington: about 37 miles away
Colleges like University of Washington–Tacoma
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- California State University, Dominguez Hills, Carson, California: 12,538 undergraduates
- Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington: 13,544 undergraduates
- California State University, Chico, Chico, California: 13,631 undergraduates
- University of Southern Maine, Portland, Maine: 4,222 undergraduates
- Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, Texas: 4,087 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is University of Washington–Tacoma's acceptance rate? 82.5% for fall 2024: 3,357 of 4,068 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at University of Washington–Tacoma? $13,168 a year for in-state students and $43,404 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–Tacoma? About 4,200 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at University of Washington–Tacoma? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Washington–Tacoma (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: University of Washington–Tacoma
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
