University of Washington Tacoma: Acceptance Rate and Admissions Statistics

The University of Washington Tacoma is a public university with an acceptance rate of 86%. Located in downtown Tacoma, Washington, UW Tacoma is a satellite campus of the University of Washington. Students can choose from over 40 undergraduate majors, with business, computer science, and psychology among the most popular. Academics are supported by a 17-to-1 student / faculty ratio. Outside of the classroom, UW Tacoma has over 80 student-run clubs and organizations, ranging from academic honor societies, to recreational sports, to performing arts groups.

Considering applying to UW Tacoma? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students.

Acceptance Rate

During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, University of Washington Tacoma had an acceptance rate of 86%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 86 students were admitted, making UW Tacoma's admissions process somewhat competitive.

SAT Scores and Requirements

The University of Washington Tacoma requires all applicants to submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 92% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

The admissions data tells us that most of UW Tacoma's admitted students fall within the bottom 29% nationally on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to UW Tacoma scored between 490 and 600, while 25% scored below 490 and 25% scored above 600. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 490 and 590, while 25% scored below 490 and 25% scored above 590. Applicants with a composite SAT score of 1190 or higher will have particularly competitive chances at UW Tacoma.

Requirements

The University of Washington Tacoma does not require the optional essay section of the SAT, nor does the university require SAT Subject tests. Note that UW Tacoma does not superscore SAT results; your highest composite SAT score will be considered.

ACT Scores and Requirements

UW Tacoma requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 13% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of UW Tacoma's admitted students fall within the bottom 27% nationally on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to UW Tacoma received a composite ACT score between 16 and 23, while 25% scored above 23 and 25% scored below 16.

Requirements

Note that UW Tacoma does not superscore ACT results; your highest composite ACT score will be considered. The University of Washington Tacoma does not require the optional ACT writing exam.

GPA

In 2018, the average high school GPA of University of Washington Tacoma's incoming class was 3.29, and over half of incoming students had average GPAs of 3.25 and above. These results suggest that most successful applicants to UW Tacoma have primarily B grades.

Admissions Chances

The University of Washington Tacoma, which accepts more than three-quarters of applicants, has a somewhat selective admissions process. If your SAT/ACT scores and GPA fall within the school's average ranges, you have a strong chance of being accepted. However, UW Tacoma also has a holistic admissions process involving other factors beyond your grades and test scores. A strong application essay can strengthen your application, as can participation in meaningful extracurricular activities and a rigorous course schedule. Note that applicants to UW Tacoma must meet minimum academic requirements including four credits of English; three credits of math and social science; two credits of science and world languages; and a half credit each of arts and academic electives. Students with particularly compelling stories or achievements can still receive serious consideration even if their test scores are outside UW Tacoma's average range. UW Tacoma does not use letters of recommendation in the admissions process.

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All admissions data has been sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics and University of Washington Tacoma Undergraduate Admissions Office.