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UW
FEATURED COLLEGE
University of Washington
Seattle, WA · West Coast
STEM powerhouse
Located near Microsoft and Amazon, advantageous for computer science jobs, and also excels in medicine and public health.
National rank
#46
Acceptance rate
42.9%
SAT middle range
1220 – 1470
TOEFL minimum
92+
Tuition (yr)
$41,997
Undergraduates
36,200
International students
13%
Type
Public
Application requirements (2026-27 cycle)
Test-BlindEarly round
No early round
Regular Decision (RD)
11/15
Supplemental essays
1 main essay + 1 short essay (UW's own prompts)
⚠ Test scores are not considered
ⓘ Uses UW's own application portal
Deadlines reflect recent typical dates and can shift slightly each year — always confirm on the school's official site before submitting.
Strong majors
Computer SciencePre-MedicineBusinessEngineeringInformatics