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University Of Washington - Tacoma Campus, Washington

Overview of University Of Washington - Tacoma Campus

University Of Washington Tacoma is in a medium-sized city, in Tacoma, Washington. The school is classified as a public college. Students at University Of Washington Tacoma earn degrees up to the Master's degree.

Areas of Study

The most common major fields study at the school include computer science and engineering, family and social work, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.

University Of Washington Tacoma Selectivity

University Of Washington Tacoma does not admit all applicants.

Faculty

Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at University Of Washington Tacoma are higher than most.

Student Body

The school, in 2005, had 2,189 students (1,664 full-time equivalent).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting University Of Washington Tacoma

University Of Washington - Tacoma Campus
1900 Commerce St
Tacoma, WA 98402-3100
General Phone: (253) 692-4000
Admissions Phone: (253) 692-4000
Financial Aid Phone: (253) 692-4000
http://www.tacoma.washington.edu/

University Of Washington Tacoma Programs and Degrees (2005)

University Of Washington Tacoma awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts336interdisciplinary studies, urban studies, liberal arts and sciences
Business And Management187business management, accounting
Nursing And Emergency Medicine90registered nursing
Computer Science And Engineering80computer and info science
Family And Social Work67social work
Education And Teaching40education
Conservation And Resource Management15environmental science

Number of programs and degrees for University Of Washington Tacoma in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree6809
Master's degree1356

University Of Washington Tacoma Student Body

In 2005, University Of Washington Tacoma had a total enrollment of 2,189 students (1,664 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate80%
Graduate20%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White61%
Black6%
Hispanic3%
Asian11%
American Indian1%
Other Races17%
(Foreign Students)0%

University Of Washington Tacoma Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Tacoma, 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.

University Of Washington Tacoma Faculty

University Of Washington Tacoma has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year1*0*
Lecturercalendar year2*2*
No academic rankcalendar year0*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year3$104,4413$69,136

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year9$93,5095$77,729
Associate professoracademic year13$69,63414$62,571
Assistant professoracademic year17$60,16626$57,301
Lectureracademic year6$64,1272*
All faculty totalacademic year45$70,09847$60,930

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

University Of Washington Tacoma Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Urban Studies/Affairs

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

University Of Washington Tacoma Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets University Of Washington Tacoma Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 12%University Of Washington Tacoma Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%University Of Washington Tacoma % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%University Of Washington Tacoma Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%University Of Washington Tacoma % of degrees in family and social work
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%University Of Washington Tacoma % of degrees in liberal arts
% of degrees in conservation and resource management
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%University Of Washington Tacoma % of degrees in conservation and resource management
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%University Of Washington Tacoma Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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