University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

Public four-year university in Tacoma, WA that costs an average of $11,900 a year after financial aid, admits 83% of applicants and graduates 60% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$11,900
Acceptance rate
83%
Graduation rate
60%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$83,105

PublicMidsize city4,185 undergraduates

Cost of University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

Total cost of attendance (per year)$28,325
Tuition and fees, in-state$13,577
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$44,811
Housing and food (on campus)$16,371
Books and supplies$900
Average net price after aid$11,900

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$7,236
$30,001–48,000$6,570
$48,001–75,000$8,115
$75,001–110,000$10,702
$110,001+$26,542

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with University of Washington-Tacoma Campus's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate83%
Test scoresNeither required nor recommended

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate60%
First-year retention80%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$67,082
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$83,105
Rank in Washington (earnings)5th of 27 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$14,008
Typical monthly loan payment$159 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants48%
Students with federal loans27%

Majors and programs at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (33)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Computer Engineering21$147,670$13,570
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing216$91,541$12,500
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering62$84,874$13,070
Mechanical Engineering40$79,240$13,447
Computer and Information Sciences539$77,881$12,601
Finance and Financial Management Services94$76,160$11,455
Civil Engineering7$75,992$11,987
Accounting and Related Services134$70,384$14,798
Economics5$69,514$14,246
Marketing86$61,306$12,948
Statistics35$55,838$9,804
Business Administration, Management and Operations200$54,797$14,500
Non-Professional Legal Studies63$48,780$15,827
Criminal Justice and Corrections122$48,386$12,083
Political Science and Government—$48,220$13,000
Communication and Media Studies112$47,679$12,516
Public Health52$46,462$12,059
History43$46,456$13,470
Urban Studies/Affairs74$44,690$14,118
Area Studies2$43,984$11,125
Education—$43,090$10,372
Social Work77$42,900$12,107
Biology188$42,473$15,000
International/Globalization Studies18$42,133—
Psychology337$42,125$15,000
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies21$41,150$13,000
Social Sciences, Other66$41,033$13,778
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics3$40,305—
Natural Resources Conservation and Research55$39,767$14,000
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies42$39,363$14,287
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies48$35,700$12,739
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities62$30,753$11,951
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other———

Master's degree programs (15)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations58$171,110$56,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing23$129,755$36,984
Computer and Information Sciences190$124,247$37,297
Computer Science1$121,837—
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods112$121,357$27,383
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management69$105,999$38,683
Education24$75,832$20,426
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods48$75,574$28,994
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning16$74,978$49,726
Social Work110$69,712$53,831
Educational Administration and Supervision4$66,366$41,949
Electrical and Computer Engineering12——
Geography and Cartography16——
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies———
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other———

Doctoral degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Computer and Information Sciences1——
Education24——

Graduate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology9——

Similar colleges in Washington

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Eastern Washington UniversityCheney$13,64791%$62,463
Central Washington UniversityEllensburg$21,20191%$65,578
The Evergreen State CollegeOlympia$25,15496%$48,982
University of Washington-Bothell CampusBothell$13,80291%$83,105
Western Washington UniversityBellingham$19,96393%$64,305
Washington State UniversityPullman$13,46287%$72,280
University of Washington-Seattle CampusSeattle$13,66339%$83,105

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About University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

TypePublic four-year university
LocationTacoma, WA
SettingMidsize city
Undergraduates4,185
Student-to-faculty ratio15 to 1
AccreditorNorthwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Websitetacoma.uw.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is University of Washington-Tacoma Campus's acceptance rate?

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus admits 83% of applicants.

How much does University of Washington-Tacoma Campus cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $28,325 a year (tuition and fees: $13,577 in-state, $44,811 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $11,900 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $7,236.

How much do University of Washington-Tacoma Campus graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $83,105 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 5th of 27 similar colleges in Washington. The best-paid bachelor's program is computer engineering ($147,670 a year after graduation).

What is University of Washington-Tacoma Campus's graduation rate?

60% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 80% of first-year students return for a second year.