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1900 Commerce St
Tacoma, WA 98402-3100
p. 253-692-4000
w. www.tacoma.washington.edu/
Tacoma, WA 98402-3100
p. 253-692-4000
w. www.tacoma.washington.edu/
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
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Information Summary
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
Insufficient Data |
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| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$7,309 |
| Admission
Success rate |
82% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
21 / 1080 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
12 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
N/A / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
2,292 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Tacoma, WA 98402-3100
| Surrounding community | Midsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,935 (4,935 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 2,362 (1.38 people per house) |
| Families | 427 (2.52 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 878 |
| Pop. — Asian | 291 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 58 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 216 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 3,617 |
| Pop. — Other | 108 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (medium programs)
| Undergraduate | Arts & sciences plus professions, high graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Postbaccalaureate with arts & sciences (other dominant fields) |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time four-year |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Small four-year, primarily nonresidential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Master's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending University of Washington-Tacoma Campus?
Ranks 1339th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $5,842 | $5,842 | $21,588 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $459 | $459 | $459 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $210 | $210 | $735 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $8,874 | $8,874 | $20,921 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $459 | $459 | $459 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $445 | $445 | $1,018 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $7,309 | $7,309 | $23,055 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $22,759 | $22,759 | $38,505 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $9,970 | $9,970 | $25,716 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $5,496  $6,301 |
$5,496  $6,301 |
$19,829  $22,047 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $900  $1,008 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $10,338  $11,742 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,253  $3,708 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,253  $2,661 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 520 (235 male / 285 female) |
| Admitted | 427 (195 male / 232 female) |
| Admission rate | 82% |
| First-time Enrollment | 192 (89 male / 103 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 171 (82 male / 89 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 21 (7 male / 14 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 2,292 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does University of Washington-Tacoma Campus use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / N/A / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo |  |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does University of Washington-Tacoma Campus accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 1224th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 13% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 13 / 19 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 16 / 21 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 16 / 21 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 981st for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 94% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 420 / 540 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 440 / 540 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 860 / 1080 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 10 | 4 | 14 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 49 | 88 | 137 |
Hispanic | 37 | 79 | 116 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 151 | 154 | 305 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 11 | 28 | 39 |
White Non-Hispanic | 464 | 879 | 1,343 |
Race Unknown | 158 | 180 | 338 |
| Total | 880 | 1,412 | 2,292 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113 | 241 | 354 | |
| 12 | 67 | 79 | |
| 9 | 62 | 71 | |
| 58 | 12 | 70 | |
| 35 | 31 | 66 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Accounting | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 25 | 13 | 57 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | 2 | 4 | 48 | 11 | 66 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 34 | 16 | 70 |
| Education, General | 1 | 21 | 7 | 29 | ||||
| Environmental Science | 1 | 12 | 1 | 14 | ||||
| Finance, General | 1 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 11 | 36 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||
| Management Science, General | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 21 | ||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 1 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 13 | |||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 23 | 21 | 34 | 3 | 225 | 48 | 354 | |
| Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | 6 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 48 | 13 | 79 | |
| Social Work | 5 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 42 | 10 | 71 | |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 22 | 5 | 41 |
| Total | 7 | 46 | 36 | 104 | 12 | 509 | 139 | 853 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Ranks 64th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $97,602 ($103,972 male / $91,335 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 121 (60 male / 61 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 21 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 6 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $2,011,759 |
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