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University of Washington-Seattle Campus

#171 in US ranking Seattle, WA
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$33,524
Tuition & fees
$13,406
Avg. aid
$16,147
Receiving aid
56%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
39%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
85%
Median salary
$53,359
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at University of Washington-Seattle Campus?

UW Seattle's recurring events include autumn welcome programming, athletics-related gatherings, and seasonal traditions tied to its campus. Dawg Daze introduces new students to activities, services, and communities at the start of the academic year.

Husky Homecoming brings alumni and students together around scheduled events and a football game. In spring, flowering cherry trees in the Quad draw visitors as well as members of the university community; bloom timing depends on the weather and is not a fixed-date event. These examples show different kinds of campus tradition - student orientation, alumni connection, and a shared campus landmark - without implying that all students participate in the same activities.

What are the student housing and dining options at University of Washington-Seattle Campus?

UW Seattle offers university-operated residence halls and apartment-style housing, along with campus dining. Housing is available to undergraduates, but availability should not be confused with a guarantee of a preferred building or room type.

Housing & Food Services manages applications and explains contract dates, eligibility, and meal-plan arrangements. Dining choices include residential dining locations and other campus food outlets; what a student can buy with a particular plan depends on its terms. Students seeking an apartment off campus can compare private-market costs and commuting time with university housing rather than assume one option is cheaper. Because most students do not live on campus, off-campus housing and transportation are substantial parts of the enrollment decision. Applicants who want university housing should review its separate application timetable after checking their admission plans.

University of Washington-Seattle Campus Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

No

University of Washington-Seattle Campus Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
21:1
Undergraduates living on campus
24%
Campus size
700 acres

University of Washington-Seattle Campus Library Services and Resources

Number of libraries on campus

0

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

University of Washington-Seattle Campus Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

University of Washington-Seattle Campus Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.