University of Washington-Seattle Campus
UW-Seattle
Seattle, Washington 98195-4550
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — major research university
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a public institution in Seattle with particular strength in computer science and biology.
A large campus of 31.6K undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
84% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $78,466 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,485.
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More About This School
Varsity Sports — Washington Huskies
History & Fun Facts
- •History Founding In 1854, territorial governor Isaac Stevens recommended the establishment of a university in the Washington Territory.
- •When no site emerged, Denny successfully petitioned the legislature to reconsider Seattle as a location in 1858.
- •1870 In 1861, scouting began for an appropriate 10 acres (4 ha) site in Seattle to serve as a new university campus.
- •It was opened on November 4, 1861, as the Territorial University of Washington.
- •The legislature passed articles incorporating the university, and establishing its Board of Regents in 1862.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
84.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$12,375
Programs (392)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
95%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
240
Peer Average
240
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from WA state average + large city premium