University of Washington

Non-profit

Public

Regional

The University of Washington was established in 1861 -- about a decade after Seattle's founding -- to aid with the city's economic development. Today, UW is a renowned public research institution that serves over 47,000 students annually. Learners access online degrees through the Canvas platform, and undergraduate candidates can earn fully remote bachelor's credentials in early care and education and integrated social sciences. The latter track allows students to tailor the curriculum to match their interests and goals. At the graduate level, online programs cover areas like aerospace engineering, construction management, applied mathematics, and computational linguistics. Distance learners can also enroll in a master of sustainable transportation program. Totaling 43 quarter credits, this degree plan includes classes that cover livable communities and design as well as climate change and energy. Candidates round out their program with a research-focused capstone project. To enroll in a bachelor's degree completion pathway, applicants need to transfer in 75 quarter credits earned with a 2.0 GPA or higher. Prospective graduate students must display a minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA. Distance learners pay per-credit tuition rates based on their program.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

56% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

93% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

82% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:
Required
High school transcript:
Required
High school rank:
Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation:
Not required or recommended
High school GPA:
Required
Open admission:
No
Completion of college prep program:
Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):
Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*: Implied no

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

48k

Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

11%

Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

20:1

Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Programs

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Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

Architecture And Related Services

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Engineering

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

English Language And Literature/Letters

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Legal Professions And Studies

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Library Science

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Social Sciences

Visual And Performing Arts