University of Washington
Admissions
Interested in attending University of Washington?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Washington, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into University of Washington?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, UW accepted 39% of applicants. We classify this as selective.
In the most recent year, 69,103 people applied and 27,076 were accepted.
Accepted/Applied
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Washington:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 26% ended up enrolling at University of Washington, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into University of Washington by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things UW considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Application Essay
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Considered
- Character/Personal Qualities
- State Residency
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Class Rank
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Standardized Test Scores
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Washington?
Grades
Students who recently attended University of Washington as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.84. 57% of freshmen who attended UW were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 86% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to University of Washington. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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