University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Tacoma, WA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,313
Graduate Enrollment: 700
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander institution
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, medium, primarily nonresidential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 82.89%
Male/Female: 43% / 57% (2017)
First generation college students: 32.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 7.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.3% (2017)
Test scores for admission: Neither required or recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 78.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 59.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 46.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 35.4% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 36.5%
Black: 10.5%
Hispanic: 15.4%
Asian: 22.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 1.5%
2+ races: 9.2%
Non-resident alien: 2.4%
Unknown race: 1.8%
Black: 10.5%
Hispanic: 15.4%
Asian: 22.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 1.5%
2+ races: 9.2%
Non-resident alien: 2.4%
Unknown race: 1.8%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $21,190
In-State tuition: $12,196Out-of-State tuition: $40,026
Estimated books and supplies: $900 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $13,194 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,360 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $13,194 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,360 (2022)
Average Family Income: $72,519 (2017)
Median Family Income: $39,205 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 41.8%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 31.6%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $14,615 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $155 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $4,923 |
| $30k-48k | $5,765 |
| $48k-75k | $6,325 |
| $75k-110k | $13,842 |
| $110k+ | $18,180 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 45%6-year graduation rate: 58%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $14,615 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,413 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $12,055 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $11,994 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 78.0% (2015) |
| @3 year | 83.7% (2017) |
| @5 year | 85.2% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 67.6% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 68.6% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $50,704 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $67,468 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 296 | $16,277 | $160 | $71,194 ($5,933) | $102,611 ($8,551) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 30 | $17,872 | $148 | $24,213 ($2,018) | $33,995 ($2,833) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 38 | $16,323 | $160 | $25,667 ($2,139) | $38,481 ($3,207) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 42 | $14,223 | $146 | $34,986 ($2,916) | $53,261 ($4,438) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Statistics. | 21 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | 42 | $15,215 | $156 | $37,227 ($3,102) | $47,295 ($3,941) |
| Master's Degree | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 13 | $16,834 | $183 | $27,207 ($2,267) | $51,457 ($4,288) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 172 | $17,426 | $152 | $31,414 ($2,618) | $50,049 ($4,171) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 83 | $15,269 | $123 | $41,176 ($3,431) | $49,755 ($4,146) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 55 | $17,396 | $142 | $38,392 ($3,199) | $53,568 ($4,464) |
| Master's Degree | Social Work. | 57 | $583 | $56,310 ($4,693) | $63,960 ($5,330) | |
| Master's Degree | Geography and Cartography. | 15 | $376 | $69,671 ($5,806) | $77,782 ($6,482) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 44 | $15,171 | $159 | $51,811 ($4,318) | $67,757 ($5,646) |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 27 | $15,000 | $159 | $27,943 ($2,329) | $47,845 ($3,987) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 55 | $17,184 | $169 | $32,975 ($2,748) | $49,044 ($4,087) |
| Master's Degree | City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning. | 18 | $466 | $69,224 ($5,769) | $83,134 ($6,928) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Area Studies. | 1 | $14,922 | $157 | $29,297 ($2,441) | $55,743 ($4,645) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 26 | $15,056 | $133 | $34,292 ($2,858) | $49,933 ($4,161) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 96 | $16,433 | $159 | $40,255 ($3,355) | $58,097 ($4,841) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Urban Studies/Affairs. | 44 | $18,965 | $167 | $45,618 ($3,802) | $64,344 ($5,362) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, Other. | 61 | $19,307 | $124 | $32,755 ($2,730) | $54,814 ($4,568) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Health. | 43 | $16,490 | $164 | $39,760 ($3,313) | $53,247 ($4,437) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 56 | $18,750 | $133 | $78,099 ($6,508) | $84,469 ($7,039) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 15 | $384 | $110,222 ($9,185) | $111,975 ($9,331) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 91 | $15,000 | $145 | $47,147 ($3,929) | $67,626 ($5,636) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 23 | $660 | $141,356 ($11,780) | $161,755 ($13,480) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 83 | $17,083 | $157 | $56,593 ($4,716) | $76,793 ($6,399) |
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 26 | $233 | $64,640 ($5,387) | $93,694 ($7,808) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 60 | $14,208 | $147 | $59,956 ($4,996) | $94,385 ($7,865) |
| Master's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 115 | $416 | $111,879 ($9,323) | $171,868 ($14,322) | |
| Master's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 31 | $457 | $94,303 ($7,859) | $155,590 ($12,966) | |
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 22 | $263 | $70,692 ($5,891) | $73,924 ($6,160) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Education, General. | 11 | $113,536 ($9,461) | |||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 6 | $400 | $63,790 ($5,316) | $93,034 ($7,753) | |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 38 | $353 | $68,386 ($5,699) | $69,120 ($5,760) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 18 | $15,000 | $148 | $78,016 ($6,501) | $92,752 ($7,729) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 2 | $13,559 | $149 | $36,962 ($3,080) | $46,896 ($3,908) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate). | 24 | $17,383 | $154 | $37,292 ($3,108) | $58,906 ($4,909) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $97,002Full time faculty: 80%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 16.0
School's endowment start of year: $74,260,091 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $93,699,617 (2022)