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University Of Washington Seattle is in Seattle, Washington. Seattle is a large city. The school is a public institution. University Of Washington Seattle issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree.
The school offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at University Of Washington Seattle include mathematics, science, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. The top quarter of students at University Of Washington Seattle scored at least 650 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 550 to 670 in 2005.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The University Of Washington Seattle teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 39,251 students study at the school (in 2005).
Students participate in Pacific-10 Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Washington - Seattle Campus
1400 NE Campus Parkway
Seattle, WA 98195-4550
General Phone: (206) 543-2100
Admissions Phone: (206) 543-9686
Financial Aid Phone: (206) 543-6101
http://www.washington.edu
University Of Washington Seattle awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 3,210 | economics, political science, English, sociology, history, anthropology, area studies, geography, ... |
| Business And Management | 1,169 | business management, accounting, finance, marketing, MIS, auditing, entrepreneurship, human resources |
| Science | 1,131 | call and molecular biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, zoology, anatomical sciences, microbiology, epidemiology, ... |
| Engineering | 887 | electrical engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, industrial engineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, materials engineering, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 504 | psychology, educational psychology, physical therapy, clinical psychology |
| Media | 464 | communication studies, journalism, digital communications, political communication |
| Medicine | 432 | medicine, pharmacy, public health, dentistry, public health courses, periodontics, oral pathology, orthodontology, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 364 | social work, public administration, public policy analysis |
| Education And Teaching | 330 | education, special ed, educational administration, curriculum and instruction, math teaching, music teaching, ESL instruction, biology teaching |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 255 | computer science, computer and info science, computer engineering, information technology, information science |
| Law | 241 | law, tax law, legal research |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 212 | fisheries sciences, forestry, environmental studies, urban forestry, environmental science, wildlife management, wood science, forest management, ... |
| Mathematics | 206 | mathematics, computational mathematics, applied mathematics courses, statistics, applied mathematics |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 195 | registered nursing |
| Architecture And Planning | 175 | architecture, urban planning, landscape architecture |
| Medical Support And Technology | 166 | audiology and speech pathology, physician assistant, clinical lab tech, orthotist/prosthetist, dental hygienist, comparative animal medicine |
| Art Studies | 155 | art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 130 | philosophy, religion, Jewish studies, Islamic studies |
| Fine Arts | 118 | art history and criticism, painting, ceramics, sculpture, metal and jewelry, textile arts |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 107 | drama, dance, acting, theatre design, directing |
| Music | 92 | music, violin, guitar, and strings, piano, voice, musicology, conducting, music performance, music history and theory, ... |
| Medical Adminstration | 92 | health care administration, environmental health, medical records admin, medical informatics, occupational health |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 65 | corrections and criminal justice |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 54 | construction management |
| Design | 37 | graphic design, industrial design |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 29 | occupational therapy, nutrition sciences, parks and recreation management |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 27 | photography, printmaking |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 3 | various soil sciences courses |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Washington Seattle in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 7,287 | 142 |
| Master's degree | 2,560 | 134 |
| Doctor's degree | 528 | 82 |
| First-professional degree | 475 | 4 |
In 2005, University Of Washington Seattle had a total enrollment of 39,251 students (35,406 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 73% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| First Professional | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 54% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 20% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 81% |
| California | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| Hawaii | 2% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 92 % |
| Part-Time | 73 % |
University Of Washington Seattle offers campus housing for 5,590 of its 35,406 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Seattle, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 15,955 | 10,694 | 67% | 4,893 | 46% |
| Men | 7,561 | 4,725 | 62% | 2,267 | 48% |
| Women | 8,394 | 5,969 | 71% | 2,626 | 44% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 94% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 26% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (206) 543-9686
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,610 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,907 |
| Room and board | $ 6,726 |
| Room charge | $ 3,696 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,668 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,253 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Washington Seattle participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 379800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (206) 543-6101
University Of Washington Seattle has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 93 | $134,677 | 36 | $120,827 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 43 | $99,710 | 15 | $94,364 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 25 | $78,576 | 17 | $72,628 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $78,820 | 3 | $47,500 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 34 | $72,945 | 31 | $63,905 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 3 | $41,727 | 9 | $52,072 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 201 | $107,555 | 111 | $86,416 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 518 | $94,880 | 147 | $89,562 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 210 | $68,305 | 146 | $66,485 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 154 | $66,979 | 130 | $60,233 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $33,930 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 71 | $51,526 | 87 | $47,988 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 5 | $36,843 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 957 | $81,086 | 518 | $67,883 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Pacific-10 Conference |
| Basketball | Pacific-10 Conference |
| Baseball | Pacific-10 Conference |
| Track | Pacific-10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 239 | 163 | 402 |
| Track | 46 | 45 | 91 |
| Football | 84 | 0 | 84 |
| Baseball | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| Basketball | 11 | 14 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 66 | 104 | 170 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Auditing
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
Forest Management/Forest Resources Management
Forest Sciences and Biology
Forestry, General
Forestry, Other
Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
Urban Forestry
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Industrial Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Dance, General
Directing and Theatrical Production
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, Other
Forest Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Operations Research
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Public Policy Analysis
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
Metal and Jewelry Arts
Painting
Sculpture
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Soil Sciences, Other
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
Tax Law/Taxation (LLM, JSD/SJD)
LIBERAL ARTS
Ancient Near Eastern/Biblical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Anthropology
Area Studies, Other
Asian Studies/Civilization
Canadian Studies
Chinese Language and Literature
Chinese Studies
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
Danish Language and Literature
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
European Studies/Civilization
French Language and Literature
French Studies
General Studies
Geography
German Studies
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
History, General
History, Other
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Italian Language and Literature
Japanese Language and Literature
Japanese Studies
Korean Language and Literature
Korean Studies
Latin American Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Library Science, Other
Library Science/Librarianship
Linguistics
Middle/Near Eastern/Semitic Languages, Lit & Linguistics, Other
Museology/Museum Studies
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Norwegian Language and Literature
Political Science and Government, General
Political Science and Government, Other
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Russian Language and Literature
Russian Studies
Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Scandinavian Studies
Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
South Asian Studies
Southeast Asian Studies
Spanish Language and Literature
Swedish Language and Literature
Technical and Business Writing
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Applied Mathematics, Other
Computational Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
Political Communication
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Environmental Health
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Medical Informatics
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Comparative and Laboratory Animal Medicine (Cert, MS, PhD)
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Orthotist/Prosthetist
Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
Endodontics/Endodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD)
Medicine (MD)
Oral Biology and Oral Pathology (MS, PhD)
Orthodontics/Orthodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics (Cert, MS, PhD)
Periodontics/Periodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
Public Health, Other
MUSIC
Conducting
Jazz/Jazz Studies
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
Musicology and Ethnomusicology
Piano and Organ
Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Nutrition Sciences
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
Printmaking
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Islamic Studies
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biostatistics
Biotechnology
Botany/Plant Biology
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry, General
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other
Epidemiology
Genetics, General
Genetics, Other
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Human/Medical Genetics
Immunology
Microbiology, General
Neurobiology and Neurophysiology
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
Pharmacology
Physics, General
Physics, Other
Physiology, General
Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences, Other
Zoology/Animal Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Educational Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Washington Seattle Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships Has hospital on campus NCAA athletic conference member
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