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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.
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 does not admit all applicants.
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.
The school, in 2005, had 2,189 students (1,664 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 336 | interdisciplinary studies, urban studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Business And Management | 187 | business management, accounting |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 90 | registered nursing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 80 | computer and info science |
| Family And Social Work | 67 | social work |
| Education And Teaching | 40 | education |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 15 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Washington Tacoma in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 680 | 9 |
| Master's degree | 135 | 6 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 80% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 11% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 17% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
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.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (253) 692-4000
Financial Aid:
University Of Washington Tacoma participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 379801)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (253) 692-4000
University Of Washington Tacoma 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 | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $104,441 | 3 | $69,136 |
*: 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 | 9 | $93,509 | 5 | $77,729 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $69,634 | 14 | $62,571 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $60,166 | 26 | $57,301 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 6 | $64,127 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 45 | $70,098 | 47 | $60,930 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Washington Tacoma Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% |  |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
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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