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Washington, University of

Seattle, WA

Travel:

6 hour flight + 40 minute drive | 41 hour drive from Charlotte

Local Airport:

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Planning Your Visit
Places to Stay Near Campus

  • Residence Inn Seattle University

  • University Inn

  • Watertown Hotel

  • Silver Cloud Inn - University District

  • Hotel Deca

Places to Eat

  • Agua Verde Cafe

  • Saint Bread

  • Hinoki

  • Little Duck

  • Thai Tom

  • Off the Rez

  • Sweet Alchemy Ice Cream

  • The Mountaineering Club

  • Finn MacCool's

Other Schools You Could Add to Your Trip:

  • Bellevue College

  • University of Puget Sound

  • University of Oregon

  • Oregon State University

  • University of British Columbia

College Snapshot

Located in Seattle, Washington, the University of Washington is a world-class public research university recognized for its innovation, academic excellence, and global impact. With standout programs in computer science, engineering, business, and health sciences, UW attracts high-achieving students seeking both intellectual challenge and access to a dynamic city environment rich in opportunity and culture.



📊 Admissions Overview

  • Freshman Applicants (2025): 69,166

  • Acceptance Rate: 39.2%

  • Waitlisted Applicants: 15,591

  • Admitted from Waitlist: 1,596

  • Test Policy: Test-optional (SAT/ACT considered if submitted)


🎓 Who Gets In

  • Class Rank: 98% of freshmen ranked in the top half of their HS class; 57% in the top 10%.

  • GPA Profile:
    18% had a 4.0 GPA
    57% had 3.75–3.99
    18% had 3.50–3.74
    The majority of admitted students had GPAs above 3.7.

  • Test Scores:
    Middle 50% SAT:     1330–1500
    Middle 50% ACT: 28–33+ (estimated from distribution)
    61% scored 30+ on the ACT and 55% scored 1400+ on the SAT


📝 What Matters in Admissions

  • Considered: Academic GPA, rigor of coursework, standardized test scores, essays, recommendations, extracurricular activities, volunteer work, work experience, character/personal qualities, talent/ability, first-generation status, geography, racial/ethnic background, and state residency

  • Interview: Occasionally considered

  • Preference Given To: Washington state residents

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