University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA 98011-8246
About University of Washington-Bothell Campus
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 findings
- University of Washington-Bothell Campus charges about 2.3× the national public median tuition ($12,919).
- Versus the Washington median, sticker tuition is 56% above.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 65.32%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $78,466.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at University of Washington-Bothell Campus is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 1492% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | $12,919 | $12,319 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Washington (state median) | $8,256 | $9,863 | 70 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 5% below published tuition at University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Key findings
- University of Washington-Bothell Campus's average net price ($12,319) is 5% below published tuition ($12,919).
- University of Washington-Bothell Campus charges about 2.3× the national public median tuition ($12,919).
- Versus the Washington median, sticker tuition is 56% above.
University of Washington-Bothell Campus tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $12,919
Finding University of Washington-Bothell Campus charges about 2.3× the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $12,919. That is about 2.3× the national public median ($5,512). Versus the Washington median ($8,256), sticker tuition is 56% above. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 9% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at University of Washington-Bothell Campus versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at University of Washington-Bothell Campus versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at University of Washington-Bothell Campus is $12,319.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $12,319 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $2,456 above the Washington median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $6,381 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway University of Washington-Bothell Campus’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 5% lower after grants and scholarships.
University of Washington-Bothell Campus: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for University of Washington-Bothell Campus—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$12,919
Out-of-state tuition
$43,155
Avg. net price
$12,319
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $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. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What University of Washington-Bothell Campus is known for
Top program completions
- Computer Science287
- Business Administration and Management, General257
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse135
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General98
- Public Health, Other98
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 27% of admitted students enrolled.
- Average SAT: 1376
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is University of Washington-Bothell Campus a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
University of Washington-Bothell Campus is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for University of Washington-Bothell Campus.
Campus
Location
Bothell, WA
City / state
- ZIP
- 98011-8246
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is 34% below the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Far West
- Carnegie
- Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Size
Enrollment
5,457
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 6,367
- Graduate
- 586
- Full-time share
- 87%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$14,615
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 28.64%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for University of Washington-Bothell Campus.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Average 1376 (middle 50% not reported)
Scores for enrollees who submitted tests (College Scorecard).
Academic Requirements
Estimated from admission selectivity and test scores. Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
Estimated range · median 3.60
Estimated GPA band from selectivity and test scores — not an official requirement.
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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
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
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
University of Washington-Bothell Campus graduates earn a median of $78,466 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of University of Washington-Bothell Campus.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $78,466. Median federal loan debt: $14,615. Average net price used in cost models: $12,319.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway University of Washington-Bothell Campus graduates report median earnings of $78,466 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for University of Washington-Bothell Campus.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (40 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at University of Washington-Bothell Campus.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for University of Washington-Bothell Campus graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for University of Washington-Bothell Campus—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 62.5%
- Washington median 32.4 pp below median (94.9%)
- Far West median 16.8 pp above median (45.7%)
- U.S. median 4.5 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $13,164
- Washington median 1.4× the median ($9,588)
- Far West median 1.4× the median ($9,635)
- U.S. median 1.7× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,757
- Washington median 0.55× the median ($8,580)
- Far West median 0.68× the median ($7,030)
- U.S. median 0.65× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
University of Washington-Bothell Campus at a glance
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
University of Washington-Bothell Campus is a public institution in Bothell, WA, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Computer ScienceBusiness Administration and Management, GeneralRegistered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Largest enrollment groups
- Asian34.8%White or Caucasian27.8%Black or African American10.6%
Schools near University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Other campuses in Bothell, WA when available, plus nearby institutions in Washington.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within Washington, then by similar ownership and admissions.
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.
What is University of Washington-Bothell Campus's tuition?
University of Washington-Bothell Campus tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $12,919 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $12,319 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
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.
Why is University of Washington-Bothell Campus's net price so much lower than tuition?
At University of Washington-Bothell Campus, published tuition is $12,919 while average net price is $12,319—about 5% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains University of Washington-Bothell Campus's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($12,319), completion (65.3% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($78,466). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
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.
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
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.