University of Washington Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
University of Washington-Bothell Campus is a public research university in Bothell, Washington, serving roughly 5,457 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 90.60% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $78,466 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $12,919
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,319 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 90.60% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 5,457 86.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 65.32%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 32.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 3.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 62.5%
- Average SAT Score: 1376
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 6,367
- Applicants (IPEDS): 4,776
- Room & Board: $17,538 annual estimate
University of Washington-Bothell Campus: what the data shows
Common questions about University of Washington-Bothell Campus, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of Washington-Bothell Campus?
University of Washington-Bothell Campus is located in Bothell, WA (ZIP 98011-8246).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is University of Washington-Bothell Campus public or private?
University of Washington-Bothell Campus is a Public institution.
How much does University of Washington-Bothell Campus cost?
Published tuition: $12,919 in-state, $43,155 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $12,319.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,573 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,350 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,415 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,215 |
| $110,001+ | $25,993 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $51,676.
How hard is it to get into University of Washington-Bothell Campus?
Admission rate: 90.60%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1376.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of Washington-Bothell Campus?
Total enrollment: 5,457 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 6,367 students.
Graduate enrollment: 586 students.
About 87% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of Washington-Bothell Campus?
150%-time completion rate: 65.32%.
First-year retention: 85.8%.
What do graduates of University of Washington-Bothell Campus earn?
Median earnings: $62,979 six years after entry; $78,466 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $14,615.
28.64% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of Washington-Bothell Campus known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Computer Science (287 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (257 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (135 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (98 completions)
- Public Health, Other (98 completions)
- Mass Communication/Media Studies (83 completions)
- Education, General (74 completions)
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering (69 completions)
- Accounting (64 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (62 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of Washington-Bothell Campus a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 90.60%; completion rate 65.32%; median earnings $78,466 at 10 years; net price $12,319. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$12,919
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Washington-Bothell Campus was $12,919.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,319
2024 Value
In 2024 University of Washington-Bothell Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,319.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$49,276 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,319 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$51,676 4-Year In-State Tuition
$172,620 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$17,538 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$900 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$31,357 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$125,428 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of Washington-Bothell Campus.
Financial Aid by Income Level
28.64% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
19.89% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Washington-Bothell Campus was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Washington-Bothell Campus in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $11,911 | $31,485 | $11,091 |
| 2014 | $11,911 | $33,030 | $11,505 |
| 2015 | $11,758 | $34,062 | $11,331 |
| 2016 | $10,690 | $34,728 | $11,121 |
| 2017 | $10,911 | $35,475 | $8,893 |
| 2018 | $11,138 | $36,519 | $10,798 |
| 2019 | $11,390 | $38,091 | $11,060 |
| 2020 | $11,649 | $39,018 | $11,562 |
| 2021 | $11,950 | $39,780 | $9,280 |
| 2022 | $12,224 | $40,722 | $10,495 |
| 2023 | $12,559 | $41,913 | $10,898 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
90.60% Acceptance Rate
4,776 Total Applicants
4,383 Students Admitted
1,186 First-Time Students Enrolled
27.06% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1376
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.5 - 3.7
Estimated Median GPA: 3.60
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Washington-Bothell Campus reported total enrollment of about 5,457 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 54% male and 46% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Asian (34.8%), White (27.8%), and Black or African American (10.6%). About 28.64% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 32.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
86.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Washington-Bothell Campus in 2024 is 5,457 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 6,367 students. Graduate enrollment is about 586 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
85.8%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Asian at 34.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
48.66% 100% Completion Time
65.32% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 48.66% of students graduating from University of Washington-Bothell Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Computer Science: 76% male / 24% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 60% male / 40% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 16% male / 84% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Asian.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of Washington-Bothell Campus.
Return on Investment
$14,615 Median Student Debt
$78,466 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
18.63% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1492.38% Return on Investment
1.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of Washington-Bothell Campus.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 40 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Computer Science: 287 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 257 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 135 completions
4. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 98 completions
5. Public Health, Other: 98 completions
6. Mass Communication/Media Studies: 83 completions
7. Education, General: 74 completions
8. Electrical and Electronics Engineering: 69 completions
9. Accounting: 64 completions
Most popular programs at University of Washington-Bothell Campus.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of Washington-Bothell Campus graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Washington-Bothell Campus from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 62.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $13,164
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,757
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of Washington-Bothell Campus is a public institution located in Bothell, WA, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Computer Science, Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 5,457 students. Student body composition includes Asian (34.8%), White (27.8%), Black or African American (10.6%). The admission rate is 90.60%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1376. The 150%-time completion rate is 65.32%. Approximately 28.64% of students receive Pell Grants. About 32.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Bothell, WA 98011-8246
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
University of Washington-Bothell Campus provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Washington-Bothell Campus located?
University of Washington-Bothell Campus is located in Bothell, WA.
What is University of Washington-Bothell Campus's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of Washington-Bothell Campus is 90.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 4,776 applicants and 4,383 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does University of Washington-Bothell Campus cost?
Reported tuition is $12,919 and average net price is $12,319 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $17,538 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of Washington-Bothell Campus?
University of Washington-Bothell Campus reports undergraduate enrollment of about 6,367 students, Asian (34.8%), White (27.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of Washington-Bothell Campus?
About 32.7% of students at University of Washington-Bothell Campus are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for University of Washington-Bothell Campus?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of Washington-Bothell Campus reports midpoint SAT about 1376.
What do graduates of University of Washington-Bothell Campus earn?
Median earnings are $62,979 six years after entry and $78,466 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Washington-Bothell Campus?
The 150%-time completion rate is 65.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Washington-Bothell Campus students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $14,615.
Is University of Washington-Bothell Campus public or private?
University of Washington-Bothell Campus is a public institution located in Bothell, WA.
Is University of Washington-Bothell Campus an HBCU?
No. University of Washington-Bothell Campus is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of Washington-Bothell Campus a tribal college?
No. University of Washington-Bothell Campus is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Washington college costs
- Washington colleges by ROI
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Washington
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.