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University of Washington-Bothell Campus

Bothell, Washington · Public

86%acceptance rate
1030–1360SAT middle 50%
23.5–30.5ACT middle 50%
$10,013average net price, in-state

University of Washington-Bothell Campus admitted 86% of 5,616 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1030–1360 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 68% of students graduate within six years.

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Application deadlines

University of Washington-Bothell Campus’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:

Early action
November 15, 2026
Regular decision
January 15, 2027

The application fee is $70 ($85 for international applicants), and University of Washington-Bothell Campus accepts the Common App fee waiver. University of Washington-Bothell Campus asks for the Common App personal essay.

Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check University of Washington-Bothell Campus’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.

Early decision and early action

University of Washington-Bothell Campus offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.

665 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 370 took it, and 334 were admitted from it.

What admissions weighs

How University of Washington-Bothell Campus rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • GPA
  • Essay
  • Activities
  • Character

Important

  • Showing interest

Considered

  • Class rank
  • Test scores
  • Recommendations
  • Talent or ability
  • First generation
  • Volunteering
  • Work experience

Not considered

  • Interview
  • Legacy
  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Religion

High school GPA

First-year students averaged a 3.53 GPA.

  • 4.03%
  • 3.75–3.9928%
  • 3.50–3.7427%
  • 3.25–3.4921%
  • 3.00–3.2414%
  • 2.50–2.997%
  • 2.00–2.490%
  • Under 2.00%

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $34,684 in-state and $64,038 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $10,013 on average (in-state).

Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:

  • $0–30k$5,081
  • $30–48k$5,969
  • $48–75k$8,059
  • $75–110k$16,230
  • $110k+$23,389

Quick answers

What is University of Washington-Bothell Campus’s acceptance rate?

University of Washington-Bothell Campus admitted 86% of applicants: 4,852 of 5,616 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).

When is University of Washington-Bothell Campus’s early action deadline?

For 2026–27, early action is due November 15, 2026 and regular decision is due January 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.

What SAT score do you need for University of Washington-Bothell Campus?

The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1030 to 1360, with a median around 1215. A score at or above 1215 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.

How much is University of Washington-Bothell Campus’s application fee?

The application fee is $70 ($85 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and University of Washington-Bothell Campus accepts the Common App fee waiver.

What does University of Washington-Bothell Campus require?

Besides the application and transcript, University of Washington-Bothell Campus asks for the Common App personal essay.

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