University of Washington Tacoma Description:
The University of Washington Tacoma first opened its doors in 1990, and the current campus in downtown Tacoma didn't open until 1997. During the construction of the school, UWT earned praise for its decision to renovate rather than raze old industrial buildings in the city. In its earliest days the University of Washington Tacoma focused on serving students who were transferring after two years of community college. Today the school welcomes both first-year and transfer applicants. The university has an average class size of about 25, and seniors report a high level of satisfaction with UWT on the National Survey of Student Engagement.
Admissions Data (2009):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 92%
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 420 / 560
- SAT Math: 430 / 560
- SAT Writing: 415 / 535
- ACT Composite: 16 / 26
- ACT English: 13 / 24
- ACT Math: 17 / 24
Enrollment (2009):
- Total Enrollment: 3,070 (2,528 undergraduates)
- Average High School GPA: 3.2
- Gender Breakdown: 43% Male / 57% Female
- 78% Full-time
Costs (2009 - 10):
- Tuition and Fees: $7,653 (in-state); $24,328 (out-of-state)
- Books: $1,035 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $8,949
- Other Expenses: $2,769
- Total Cost: $20,406 (in-state); $37,081 (out-of-state)
University of Washington Tacoma Financial Aid (2008 - 09):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 68%
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 48%
- Loans: 32%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $6,993
- Loans: $4,459
Most Popular Majors:
Accounting, Computer and Information Sciences, Interdisciplinary Studies, Nursing
Retention Rate:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 74%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
University of Washington Tacoma Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.tacoma.washington.edu/chancellor/mission.html
"The University of Washington Tacoma educates diverse learners and transforms communities by expanding the boundaries of knowledge and discovery."
