University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Tacoma, Washington · Public
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus admitted 83% of 4,158 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 940–1200 in the middle half. Test scores aren’t considered (test blind). 62% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
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Application deadlines
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- May 31, 2027
The application fee is $60 ($75 for international applicants), and University of Washington-Tacoma Campus accepts the Common App fee waiver. University of Washington-Tacoma 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-Tacoma 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-Tacoma Campus offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How University of Washington-Tacoma Campus rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Essay
Considered
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.45 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $33,247 in-state and $62,601 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $11,290 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is University of Washington-Tacoma Campus’s acceptance rate?
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus admitted 83% of applicants: 3,449 of 4,158 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is University of Washington-Tacoma Campus’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 15, 2026 and regular decision is due May 31, 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-Tacoma Campus?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 940 to 1200, with a median around 1080. A score at or above 1080 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is University of Washington-Tacoma Campus’s application fee?
The application fee is $60 ($75 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and University of Washington-Tacoma Campus accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does University of Washington-Tacoma Campus require?
Besides the application and transcript, University of Washington-Tacoma Campus asks for the Common App personal essay.
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