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Public university

University of Washington

Seattle, Washington, United States
QS ranking
68
Acceptance rate
51%
Tuition fee
USD37,071/ year

Study background

University introduction

University of Washington is located in Seattle, Washington, United States. Its most popular subjects include Social Science, Biological/ Life Science, Computer and Information Sciences, Engineering Technologies and Business Marketing. This is a large university, with approximately 47,500 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
90%
10%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    India

  3. 3.

    South Korea

  4. 4.

    Taiwan

  5. 5.

    Indonesia

Student gender

In this university

46%
54%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

21 : 1
21 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

18 : 1
18 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 7.8 bn

2020 Endowment

USD 3.1 bn

University website

https://www.washington.edu/

Subject information

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year

8,329

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Social Science

  2. 2.

    Biological/ Life Science

  3. 3.

    Computer and Information Sciences

  4. 4.

    Engineering Technologies

  5. 5.

    Business Marketing

Chance of subject transfer

  • Successful applications

  • Unsuccessful applications

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

1

Campus type

Urban

Campus size

703acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

15

Average number of crimes in state

16

Health support

In this university

1,698 : 1
1,698 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

1,888 : 1
1,888 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

599 : 1
599 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

Number of national league teams

22

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

13

Football / Track fields

1

Basketball courts

—

Squash courts

—

Badminton courts

3

Swimming pool

—

Indoor gyms

5

Equestrian

Available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

16

Number of dormitories

48 - 50

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
13,296
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
73 - 81%
Temperature
3°
12°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
64 - 69%
Temperature
7°
21°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
61 - 69%
Temperature
12°
25°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
78 - 82%
Temperature
3°
16°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

Distance between airport and university

32 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
1.5 hours
Cost
USD 10 - 20
Taxi
Travel time
0 - 0.5 hours
Cost
USD 60 - 80

After graduation

QS World Graduate Employability Rankings

Ranking

60

Score

49

Staff in career centre

In this university

2,913 : 1
2,913 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

7,972 : 1
7,972 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,300 : 1
1,300 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

45

Average numbers of services

8