With an acceptance rate of around 83%, the total enrollment at the University of Washington (UW), Tacoma are 5375 for the year. Currently, the University is offering 35 Undergraduate major programs and 12 graduate programs.

  • The University invites applications for winter and autumn quarter.
  • Both the undergraduate and graduate applicants have to apply through the CollegeNet admissions portal for the university.
  • TOEFL and IELTS score as a proof of English proficiency are accepted by the university. It also accepts SAT or ACT score.
  • International applicants must complete their visa process in time.
  • GPA and Standardized test scores are mandatory for admissions.

Highlights

Application portal CollegeNet
Application fee (non-refundable) $75
Acceptance rate 83%
Minimum ACT score 22
Minimum SAT score 560
Average GPA 3.43
Mode of Payment Credit/Debit card
Academic calendar Semester-based
Intake seasons Winter/Autumn
Financial aid Student loans, Grants, Scholarships

UW Tacoma Admission Deadlines

The deadlines for the quarters are mentioned below:

Winter quarter October 15
Autumn quarter January 15

UW Tacoma International Admissions

Admission process for international and resident students is the same. The admission deadlines for international vary slightly from the international applicants.

Admission Requirements for International Students

  • Official High school transcripts.
  • Must have a 2.7 or higher grade point average.
  • Fulfil the English proficiency requirements.
  • SAT/ACT scores as per the program requirement.
    • SAT score: 500 (CR), 560 (ERW)
    • ACT score: 22
  • Applicants are required to submit an application with a well-written personal statement and activities log.
  • Official transcripts should be sent to the admissions office
    • University of Washington, Tacoma

Office of admissions

Campus Box 358400

1900 commerce street

Tacoma, WA- 98403-3100

English Proficiency Requirements

Following are the required scores for English proficiency for international UG applicants:

Test Undergraduate
TOEFL IBT- 83
PBT- 558
CBT- 220
IELTS 6.5

University of Washington Tacoma Undergraduate Admissions

The university offers around 40 UG programs. The admission process and the requirements for bachelors courses is the same.

Where to apply: CollegeNet

Application fee: $75

Admission Requirements:

  • High school transcript
  • SAT/ACT score
    • SAT code- 4445
    • ACT code- 4493
  • Letter of recommendation
  • English proficiency scores
  • Personal statement
  • Activity log

UW Tacoma Graduate Admissions

Where to apply: CollegeNet

Application fee: $85

The university offers a limited number of graduate programs for the applicants. The application deadlines and requirements vary among these graduate programs.

Course Application Deadline Academic requirements Minimum English language proficiency
Master of Nursing Autumn - Aug 15
Winter - Nov 15
Spring - Feb 15		 Minimum GPA of 3.0; RN license;
Criminal background check		 TOEFL (iBT)- 92;
IELTS- 7.0
Master of Social work Winter - June 30
Fall - March 1		 Minimum 3.0 GPA; Grade C in statistics;
relevant work experience in social or health services; admission essay;
 unofficial transcripts; 3 professional/academic references		 TOEFL (iBT)- 80;
TOEFL (pBT)- 500;
IELTS- 6.5
MAcc Spring: Mar 1;
Autumn: Aug 1		 Minimum GPA of 3.0; GMAT/ GRE score;
internship or work experience; well-written essay		 TOEFL- 92;
IELTS- 7.0

Admission decisions at the university are made within 4-6 weeks after receiving applications and required documents. The students applying for graduate programs are suggested to have an IELTS score of 7.0 and TOEFL score of 92, even though the minimum score is 6.5 and 80, respectively.

Though the university offers MBA programs, but it is a part time program not catering the needs of students with visa. Hence, the UW tacoma suggests that applicants apply for full-time MBA programs with University of Washington, Seattle campus.