University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,524

2.99% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$11,290

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

82.9%

3,161 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

4,777

84.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

62.3%

353 Graduates

About

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is a higher education institution located in Pierce County, WA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus were General Psychology (180 degrees awarded), General Computer & Information Sciences (171 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (107 degrees).

In 2023, 1,800 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus. 52% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (682 degrees), 1.88 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (362 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is $11,524, which is $−13,051 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 8,041 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is $11,524, which is $13,051 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,290.

In 2023, 67% of undergraduate students attending University of Washington-Tacoma Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 30% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,524

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus was $11,524. The cost of tuition at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is $−13,051 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Washington-Tacoma Campus (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,290

2023 Value

5.71%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Washington-Tacoma Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,290. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Washington-Tacoma Campus grew by 5.71%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Washington-Tacoma Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,220

Room and Board

$900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus was of $14,220 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 7.78% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $900. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

30%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

67% of undergraduate students at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 8041 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus received 3,161 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 60.1% annual growth. Out of those 3,161 applicants, 2,622 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 82.9% acceptance rate.

There were 4,777 students enrolled at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus in 2023. 81% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus has an overall enrollment yield of 25.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

82.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,622

Accepted Out of 3,161

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Washington-Tacoma Campus was 82.9% (2,622 admissions from 3,161 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 88.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 60.1%, while admissions grew by 50.3%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Washington-Tacoma Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

81%

Submission Percentage (2020)

503

Scores Submitted (2020)

81% of enrolled first-time students at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus had a total enrollment of 4,777 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is 4,038 students and the part-time enrollment is 739. This means that 84.5% of students enrolled at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 34.9% White, 21.4% Asian, 14.8% Hispanic or Latino, 10.5% Black or African American, 8.71% Two or More Races, 1.07% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.942% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (17.1%), followed by White Female (16.1%) and Asian Male (14.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (18.8%), followed by White Male (16.4%) and Asian Female (7.54%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

84.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,777 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is 4,038 and the part-time enrollment is 739. This means that 84.5% of students enrolled at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), University of Washington-Tacoma Campus had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,668 enrolled students
Asian
1,021 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
709 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is 34.9% White, 21.4% Asian, 14.8% Hispanic or Latino, 10.5% Black or African American, 8.71% Two or More Races, 1.07% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.942% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 149 students (3.12%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 72 more women than men received degrees from University of Washington-Tacoma Campus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is white (682 degrees awarded). There were 1.88 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (362 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is General Psychology (180 degrees awarded), followed by General Computer & Information Sciences (171 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (107 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (391 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (94 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (31 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus are Software developers (602,311 people), Other managers (250,622 people), Social workers, all other (244,291 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (156,311 people), and Computer occupations, all other (128,919 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus in 2023 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (391 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (94 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (31 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (14 degrees), and Psychology (180 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (391 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (94 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (31 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (14 degrees), and Psychology (180 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (723,569 people), Computer Systems Design (677,928 people), Elementary & secondary schools (655,402 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (535,841 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (440,505 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Washington-Tacoma Campus.

Most Common (2023)

General Psychology
180 degrees awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
171 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
107 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus was General Psychology with 180 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

864

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

936

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 864 degrees were awarded to men at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus, which is 0.923 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (936).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 177 degrees were awarded to men at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 5.06 times more than the 35 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 140 degrees were awarded to men at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus in General Psychology, which is 3.5 times more than the 40 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

45%

100% Completion Time

58%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 45% of students graduating from University of Washington-Tacoma Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (75.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is Female and Asian (75.9% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.13% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
682 degrees awarded
Asian
362 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
268 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is white (682 degrees awarded). There were 1.88 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (362 degrees).

2.33% of degree recipients (42 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
343 degrees awarded
White Male
339 degrees awarded
Asian Female
189 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is white female (343 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (339 degrees).

Operations

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus employs 108 Associate professors, 95 Assistant professors and 66 Professors. Most academics at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus are Female Associate professor (57), Female Assistant professor (53), and Male Associate professor (51).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus are: Business and Financial Operations, with 67 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 61 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 61 employees.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

108 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

67 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus were Associate professor with 108 employees, Assistant professor with 95 employees, and Professor with 66 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus were Business and Financial Operations with 67 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 61 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 61 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus was Female Associate professor with 57 employees, Female Assistant professor with 53 employees, and Male Associate professor with 51 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus.

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