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Founded in 1861, the University of Washington, or UW, is a public research university in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is the largest university in the northwestern United States and the oldest public university on the west coast. According to the Academic Ranking of World Universities in 2008, UW was placed 16th among the world's top universities. The university offers various degrees and programs through the following academic divisions:
University of Washington’s sports teams are nicknamed the Huskies.
The school offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. University Of Washington Seattle students most commonly major in a field related to mathematics, science, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 520 to 640. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 550 or more.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at University Of Washington Seattle are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007-2008, the school had 40,218 enrolled students.
Student athletes at University Of Washington Seattle belong to the Pacific-10 Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Washington Seattle Campus
1400 NE Campus Parkway
Seattle, WA 98195-4550
General Phone: (206) 543-2100
http://www.washington.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 3,001 | economics, political science, English, sociology, history, anthropology, area studies, library science, ... |
| Science | 1,231 | call and molecular biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, physics, physiology, microbiology, neurobiology, ... |
| Business and Management | 1,194 | business management, accounting, finance, marketing, MIS, auditing, entrepreneurship, human resources |
| Engineering | 893 | electrical engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, materials engineering, industrial engineering, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 462 | psychology, physical therapy, educational psychology, clinical psychology |
| Medicine | 460 | medicine, pharmacy, public health, dentistry, public health courses, prosthodontics, oral pathology, pediatric dentristry, ... |
| Media | 441 | communication studies, journalism, digital communications |
| Family and Social Work | 388 | social work, public administration, public policy analysis, social work courses, housing |
| Law | 347 | law, legal studies, tax law, legal research |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 299 | computer science, computer and info science, computer engineering, information science, information technology |
| Education and Teaching | 276 | education, curriculum and instruction, special ed, educational administration, educational admin and supervision, ESL instruction, music teaching, biology teaching, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 212 | registered nursing |
| Mathematics | 207 | mathematics, applied mathematics, applied mathematics courses, statistics, computational mathematics, math |
| Medical Support and Technology | 196 | audiology and speech pathology, physician assistant, clinical lab tech, orthotist/prosthetist, audiology, clinical and medical lab science, comparative animal medicine |
| Architecture and Planning | 184 | architecture, urban planning, landscape architecture |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 161 | fisheries sciences, forestry, environmental studies, environmental science, forestry courses, forest management, wildlife management, urban forestry |
| Medical Administration | 130 | environmental health, health care administration, medical records admin, occupational health, international public health, pharmacy courses, medical informatics |
| Fine Arts | 111 | art history and criticism, painting, ceramics, metal and jewelry, sculpture, textile arts |
| Religion and Philosophy | 110 | philosophy, religion, Jewish studies, Islamic studies |
| Art Studies | 87 | art studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 85 | drama, dance, acting, various performing arts, theatre design |
| Music | 80 | music, voice, music performance, piano, jazz, music history and theory, conducting, musicology, ... |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 52 | construction management |
| Design | 46 | industrial design, graphic design, design and visual communication |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 39 | occupational therapy, nutrition sciences, rehabilitation |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 14 | photography |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 2 | corrections and criminal justice |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Washington Seattle in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 6,952 | 135 |
| Master's degree | 2,631 | 127 |
| Doctor's degree | 622 | 87 |
| First-professional degree | 503 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, University Of Washington Seattle had a total enrollment of 40,218 students (39,412 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 73% |
| Graduate | 27% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 20% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 79% |
| California | 6% |
| State unknown | 5% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| Hawaii | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 92 % |
| Part-Time | 76 % |
University Of Washington Seattle offers campus housing for 6,204 of its 39,412 (full-time) students.
(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 | 19,906 | 12,094 | 61% | 5,607 | 46% |
| Men | 9,338 | 5,279 | 57% | 2,587 | 49% |
| Women | 10,568 | 6,815 | 64% | 3,020 | 44% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 680 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 30 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 91% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 28% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,802 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,219 |
| Room and board | $ 8,640 |
| Room charge | $ 4,323 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 5,031 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,035 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,661 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Washington Seattle participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 379800)
University Of Washington Seattle has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 797 | 301 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 165 | 151 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1,198 | 828 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 118 | $161,906 | 37 | $149,709 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 45 | $122,665 | 23 | $110,881 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 28 | $97,511 | 40 | $91,211 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 20 | $62,521 | 9 | $73,887 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 28 | $93,705 | 34 | $82,193 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 6 | $67,451 | 15 | $74,689 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 245 | $129,118 | 158 | $103,277 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 470 | $117,423 | 140 | $108,116 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 200 | $88,198 | 159 | $83,569 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 156 | $81,924 | 152 | $75,432 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $39,766 | 5 | $49,579 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 79 | $61,667 | 99 | $59,302 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 6 | $67,595 | 9 | $52,706 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 914 | $99,568 | 564 | $82,416 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Pacific-10 Conference |
| Basketball | Pacific-10 Conference |
| Baseball | Pacific-10 Conference |
| Track | Pacific-10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 217 | 169 | 386 |
| Football | 85 | 0 | 85 |
| Track | 36 | 42 | 78 |
| Baseball | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Basketball | 12 | 15 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 53 | 112 | 165 |
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
Forestry, General
Forestry, Other
Urban Forestry
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Graphic Design
Industrial Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
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
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Housing and Human Environments, General
Public Administration
Public Policy Analysis
Social Work
Social Work, Other
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
Metal and Jewelry Arts
Painting
Sculpture
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
Legal Studies, General
Tax Law/Taxation (LLM, JSD/SJD)
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
Ancient Near Eastern/Biblical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
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
Italian Studies
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
Political Science and Government, General
Political Science and Government, Other
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Russian Language and Literature
Russian Studies
Scandinavian Studies
Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
South Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
South 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
Mathematics, Other
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Environmental Health
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
International Public Health/International Health
Medical Informatics
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Comparative and Laboratory Animal Medicine (Cert, MS, PhD)
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 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
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
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 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
Structural Biology
Zoology/Animal Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Educational Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
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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 3% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad 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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