University of Washington (Seattle) acceptance rate
University of Washington (Seattle) admitted 41.7% of first-year applicants for fall 2025. Of 72,933 students who applied, 30,446 got in.
- 72,933applied
- 30,446admitted
- 7,129enrolled
- 23%of admitted students enrolled (yield)
Fall 2025 entering class. Source: University of Washington (Seattle), Common Data Set 2025–26, section C1. Checked October 30, 2026.
How this compares with the federal figure
The Department of Education's College Scorecard still shows fall 2024, the latest year federal data covers. The college's own report is a year newer.
| Entering class | Acceptance rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 41.7% | Common Data Set 2025–26 |
| Fall 2024 | 39.1% | College Scorecard (IPEDS 2024–25) |
Admission got easier, by 2.6 percentage points.
Acceptance rate by residency
University of Washington (Seattle) reports applicants and admits separately for Washington residents, out-of-state students and international students.
| Washington residents | 45.7% | |
|---|---|---|
| Out-of-state | 42.2% | |
| International | 35.6% |
Computed from the residency breakdown in section C1 of the Common Data Set 2025–26.
Early decision and early action
University of Washington (Seattle) offers neither early decision nor early action. All applications are due November 15.
SAT and ACT scores
Test scores are not considered, even if you send them.
University of Washington (Seattle) still reports the scores of the students who sent them (19% sent the SAT and 5% the ACT in fall 2025). The ranges below describe that group only and play no part in admission.
The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted the SAT scored between 1320 and 1502.
25th, 50th and 75th percentiles of enrolled first-years, fall 2025. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26, section C9. The green bar is the middle 50% and the dark tick is the median.
High school GPA
The average high school GPA of enrolled first-years was 3.84. 76% had a 3.75 or higher.
| 4.0 | 18.1% | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75-3.99 | 58.1% | |
| 3.50-3.74 | 18.1% | |
| 3.25-3.49 | 4.4% | |
| 3.00-3.24 | 1.0% | |
| Below 3.00 | 0.3% |
Share of enrolled first-years in each GPA range, fall 2025. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26, sections C11–C12.
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15,363 applicants were offered a place on the waitlist, 8,350 accepted it and 2,252 were admitted from it (27% of those who stayed on the list).
Source: Common Data Set 2025–26, section C2.
Application fee and cost
Application fee: $80.
Tuition and fees for 2025–26 are $13,406 for Washington residents and $44,640 for out-of-state students; the average net price after grants was $13,663 in 2024–25. See UW's full cost and net price by family income.
Common questions
What is the UW acceptance rate?
41.7% for students entering in fall 2025. The college admitted 30,446 of 72,933 first-year applicants, according to its Common Data Set 2025–26. The federal figure for fall 2024 was 39.1%.
Is UW test-optional?
No. University of Washington (Seattle) does not consider SAT or ACT scores in admission, even if you send them. In fall 2025, 19% of enrolled first-years submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores.
What GPA do you need for UW?
There is no published minimum. The average high school GPA of enrolled first-years in fall 2025 was 3.84, and 76% had a GPA of 3.75 or higher.
Sources
- University of Washington (Seattle), Common Data Set 2025–26 (from the college's institutional research office), checked October 30, 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, release of October 15, 2026.
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