University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Tacoma, WA · Public · offers Graduate degrees
83%Acceptance rate
$10,163Average net price / year
63%Graduation rate
$78,466Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$14,615Median debt at graduation
4,185Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $13,168
- Out-of-state tuition
- $43,404
- Total cost of attendance
- $25,346
- Room & board
- $16,371
- Books & supplies
- $900
- Average net price
- $10,163
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $4,458
- $30–48k
- $6,135
- $48–75k
- $6,748
- $75–110k
- $11,449
- $110k+
- $22,183
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 82.5%
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 63%
- First-year retention
- 80%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $62,979
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $78,466
- Median debt (graduates)
- $14,615
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 40%
- Students with federal loans
- 27%
Programs: what graduates earn
44 of 51 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 1 | $155,261 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 29 | $149,800 | $58,052 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 90 | $123,084 | $36,600 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 9 | $115,543 | $33,752 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 65 | $95,189 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 32 | $95,137 | $40,174 |
| Education, General | 7 | $76,750 | $23,108 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 28 | $72,769 | $30,990 |
| Geography and Cartography | 5 | $67,975 | $33,037 |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 8 | $67,566 | $40,998 |
| Social Work | 47 | $61,696 | $51,250 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 2 | $56,493 | $35,140 |
Doctoral degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education, General | 16 | $114,520 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 4,185
- Graduate students
- 872
- Part-time
- 10%
- Women / men
- 47% / 53%
- White
- 33%
- Hispanic
- 16%
- Black
- 12%
- Asian
- 22%
- International
- 2%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $109,215 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 82%
- Accreditor
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
- Website
- www.tacoma.uw.edu
- Also known as
- UWT, UW-T, UW-Tacoma
Most popular fields
- Natural Resources & Conservation – 2% of degrees
- Communication & Journalism – 3% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 20% of degrees
- Engineering – 6% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 2% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 6% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus?
82.5% of applicants were admitted.
How much does University of Washington-Tacoma Campus cost?
The average net price after grants is $10,163 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $13,168 and the full cost of attendance is $25,346.
How much do University of Washington-Tacoma Campus graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $78,466 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
63% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Tacoma
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma Community College Tacoma, WA · Public · 4,668 students |
$8,376 | — | 32% | $47,168 |
| Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA · Private nonprofit · 2,401 students |
$19,589 | 78% | 69% | $66,990 |
| Bates Technical College Tacoma, WA · Public · 1,813 students |
$6,292 | — | 43% | $50,051 |
| University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA · Private nonprofit · 1,594 students |
$38,394 | 72% | 68% | $69,594 |
| UEI College-Tacoma Tacoma, WA · Private for-profit · 689 students |
$36,850 | — | 58% | $30,848 |
| Faith International University Tacoma, WA · Private nonprofit · 276 students |
$22,662 | — | 25% | $51,006 |
| Northwest College of Art & Design Tacoma, WA · Private for-profit · 139 students |
$16,418 | 66% | 58% | $31,167 |
| Summit Salon Academy Tacoma, WA · Private for-profit · 138 students |
$25,471 | — | 59% | $31,648 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.