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University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, Washington · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$62,979

Acceptance Rate

43%

Graduation Rate

84%

Annual Tuition

$12,643

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of University of Washington-Seattle Campus earn a median of $78,466 ten years after entry — 45% above the national median. Acceptance rate 42.5%, in-state tuition $12,643.

At a Glance

Total Students

31,588

Retention Rate

95%

Faculty Ratio

20

Financial Aid

16%

Median Debt

$14,615

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

The University of Washington-Seattle is a large public institution with an undergraduate student population of 31,588. The university has a moderately selective admissions process, accepting 42.5% of applicants. The university retains a high percentage of its students, with a 94.9% retention rate, and boasts an 84% graduation rate.

The university offers a strong return on investment. One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $53,990, increasing to $62,979 after five years, and $78,466 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $14,615. The in-state tuition is $12,643, and 15.8% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$54k

1 YEAR

$63k

5 YEARS

$78k

10 YEARS

Top 12% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, University of Washington-Seattle Campus graduates earn a median salary of $53,990. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $62,979, and after ten years, the median salary is $78,466. The median debt for graduates is $14,615.

The university has a high retention rate of 94.9% and an 84% graduation rate. The acceptance rate is 42.5%, and 15.8% of students receive financial aid. The in-state tuition is $12,643.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Graduates 824 / yr
Median Salary $123,084

Research and Experimental Psychology

Graduates 489 / yr
Median Salary $34,715

Communication and Media Studies

Graduates 474 / yr
Median Salary $44,638

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 450 / yr
Median Salary $149,800

Public Health

Graduates 447 / yr
Median Salary $70,125

Political Science and Government

Graduates 367 / yr
Median Salary $41,246

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

Graduates 350 / yr
Median Salary $124,667

Economics

Graduates 336 / yr
Median Salary $53,934

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

Graduates 326 / yr
Median Salary $38,985

Civil Engineering

Graduates 321 / yr
Median Salary $87,462

Finance and Financial Management Services

Graduates 299 / yr
Median Salary $63,500

Social Work

Graduates 284 / yr
Median Salary $61,696

Medicine

Graduates 262 / yr
Median Salary $67,261

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 259 / yr
Median Salary $72,769

Mechanical Engineering

Graduates 257 / yr
Median Salary $101,504

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduates 254 / yr
Median Salary $119,434

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

Graduates 252 / yr
Median Salary $49,651

Physics

Graduates 243 / yr
Median Salary $41,474

Area Studies

Graduates 228 / yr
Median Salary $44,276

Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences

Graduates 226 / yr
Median Salary $42,075

Public Administration

Graduates 224 / yr
Median Salary $70,392

Mathematics

Graduates 215 / yr
Median Salary $46,585

Human Biology

Graduates 211 / yr
Median Salary $31,488

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

Graduates 188 / yr
Median Salary $95,189

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Campus Location

Seattle, Washington

Seattle, WA 98195-4550

University of Washington-Seattle Campus is located in Seattle, Washington. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

University of Washington-Seattle Campus has an acceptance rate of 42.5%.