Campus of University of Washington-Bothell Campus

    University of Washington-Bothell Campus

    Bothell, WA, United States

    #8for education value

    University of Washington-Bothell Campus' acceptance rate is 90.6% (CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, 4,423 applicants). It is a public university in Bothell, WA, with 5,457 students. The average net price after grants is $13,802 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 68.1%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $83,105.

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

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    • Master's university

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    University of Washington-Bothell Campus acceptance rate

    Acceptance rate: 90.6% (fall admissions, CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). 3,672 of 4,423 applicants were admitted. Admissions details

    What we know

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
    Admit rate
    90.6%

    Less selective than 77% of colleges

    National median 77.3%

    Avg. net price
    $13,802
    per year, after aid

    Near the national median

    National median $16,403

    Graduation rate
    68.1%
    within six years

    Higher than 81% of colleges

    National median 46%

    Median earnings
    $83,105
    10 years after entry

    Higher than 94% of colleges

    National median $50,155

    Students
    5,457

    Larger than 79% of colleges

    National median 1,603

    University of Washington-Bothell CampusMiddle half of collegesNational median

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    Admissions

    University of Washington-Bothell Campus admitted 90.6% of 4,423 applicants.

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
    1. Applicants4,423

      90.6% of applicants were admitted

    2. Admitted3,672

      23.6% of admitted students enrolled (yield)

    3. Enrolled (first-year)868
    Bar length is relative to the number of applicants. Enrolled counts first-time, first-year students.

    Cost & financial aid

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025

    Average net price

    $13,802

    What students paid per year on average after grants and scholarships. Your price depends on family income.

    Published price vs. what students paid

    In-state tuition & fees
    $13,472
    Out-of-state tuition & fees
    $44,706
    Average net price
    $13,802
    Tuition is the published yearly price. Average net price is the yearly cost of attendance (tuition, housing, food, books) minus grants and scholarships.

    Students receiving Pell Grants

    Pell Grant recipients
    33.2%
    Share of undergraduates who receive a federal Pell Grant, a common signal of how many students come from lower-income families.

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    Outcomes

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
    68.1%

    Graduation rate

    First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time

    85.8%

    First-year retention

    Students who return for a second year

    Median earnings

    $83,105

    Former students who received federal aid

    Graduate earnings by major at University of Washington-Bothell Campus

    Programs at University of Washington-Bothell Campus

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard, field of study, 2025

    Bachelor's majors where University of Washington-Bothell Campus is ranked in CollegesRef's value rankings. Earnings are medians 4 years after graduating, for graduates who received federal aid; the tick on each bar marks the median of all ranked colleges in that field.

    Education

    Ranked #8 of 521 for value

    Education, General · 53 graduates

    Earnings 4 yrs after
    $65,217
    Ranked-college median: $48,822
    Median debt
    $10,372
    Ranked-college median: $21,500
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    Marketing

    Ranked #11 of 354 for value

    Marketing · 62 graduates

    Earnings 4 yrs after
    $88,114
    Ranked-college median: $67,486
    Median debt
    $12,948
    Ranked-college median: $19,523
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    Computer engineering

    Ranked #12 of 126 for value

    Computer Engineering · 25 graduates

    Earnings 4 yrs after
    $169,570
    Ranked-college median: $109,085
    Median debt
    $13,570
    Ranked-college median: $20,500
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    Electrical engineering

    Ranked #15 of 184 for value

    Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering · 59 graduates

    Earnings 4 yrs after
    $116,010
    Ranked-college median: $99,787
    Median debt
    $13,070
    Ranked-college median: $20,732
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    Engineering

    Ranked #19 of 327 for value

    Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering · 59 graduates

    Earnings 4 yrs after
    $116,010
    Ranked-college median: $91,742
    Median debt
    $13,070
    Ranked-college median: $21,000
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    Mathematics

    Ranked #19 of 208 for value

    Mathematics · 28 graduates

    Earnings 4 yrs after
    $100,127
    Ranked-college median: $71,273
    Median debt
    $12,627
    Ranked-college median: $18,563
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    Computer science

    Ranked #22 of 466 for value

    Computer Science · 242 graduates

    Earnings 4 yrs after
    $175,616
    Ranked-college median: $97,375
    Median debt
    $12,051
    Ranked-college median: $19,500
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    Communications

    Ranked #22 of 388 for value

    Communication and Media Studies · 83 graduates

    Earnings 4 yrs after
    $64,153
    Ranked-college median: $56,130
    Median debt
    $12,516
    Ranked-college median: $19,593
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    Accounting

    Ranked #23 of 408 for value

    Accounting and Related Services · 64 graduates

    Earnings 4 yrs after
    $88,393
    Ranked-college median: $76,108
    Median debt
    $14,798
    Ranked-college median: $20,500
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    Mechanical engineering

    Ranked #23 of 276 for value

    Mechanical Engineering · 55 graduates

    Earnings 4 yrs after
    $102,078
    Ranked-college median: $91,366
    Median debt
    $13,447
    Ranked-college median: $20,713
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    Nursing

    Ranked #27 of 686 for value

    Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing · 113 graduates

    Earnings 4 yrs after
    $98,632
    Ranked-college median: $85,171
    Median debt
    $12,500
    Ranked-college median: $20,938
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    Business

    Ranked #33 of 986 for value

    Business Administration, Management and Operations · 209 graduates

    Earnings 4 yrs after
    $78,771
    Ranked-college median: $64,860
    Median debt
    $14,500
    Ranked-college median: $21,375
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    Political science

    Ranked #37 of 388 for value

    Political Science and Government · 45 graduates

    Earnings 4 yrs after
    $72,487
    Ranked-college median: $63,181
    Median debt
    $13,000
    Ranked-college median: $19,500
    Best colleges for political science

    Psychology

    Ranked #71 of 814 for value

    Psychology, General · 58 graduates

    Earnings 4 yrs after
    $54,016
    Ranked-college median: $51,007
    Median debt
    $15,000
    Ranked-college median: $21,000
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    Biology

    Ranked #106 of 680 for value

    Biology, General · 98 graduates

    Earnings 4 yrs after
    $59,443
    Ranked-college median: $58,001
    Median debt
    $15,000
    Ranked-college median: $20,717
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    University of Washington-Bothell Campus rankings by major, with the score behind each rank

    Academics

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025

    Total students

    5,457

    Academic calendar

    Quarter

    Carnegie classification

    Master's university

    A College or University that also has a large number of Master’s Degree programs.

    Location & details

    Where the campus is, how far it sits from a major city, and other colleges within reach.

    University of Washington-Bothell CampusBothell, WA, United States

    Distances are straight-line miles, not driving distance. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, tiles by OpenFreeMap and OpenMapTiles.

    Campus

    University of Washington-Bothell Campus

    Bothell, WA, United States

    • Public
    • Master's university

    Large suburb

    Inside an urbanized area but outside a principal city.

    1. City
    2. Suburb (this campus)
    3. Town
    4. Rural

    Nearest major citySeattle, WA · about 12 mi

    In the city250 mi

    Calendar
    Quarter
    Website
    uwb.edu

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    What sets this college apart, grouped by theme, each with what it means and the data or editorial tag behind it.

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    Cost & aid

    Affordable

    Lower cost than many comparable colleges for a typical family.

    Average net price $13,802 a year after aid

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    Frequently asked questions

    What is the University of Washington-Bothell Campus acceptance rate for 2026?

    University of Washington-Bothell Campus admitted 90.6% of 4,423 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

    How much is University of Washington-Bothell Campus tuition?

    In-state tuition at University of Washington-Bothell Campus is $13,472 and out-of-state tuition is $44,706 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $13,802 a year.

    What is the average net price at University of Washington-Bothell Campus?

    The average net price at University of Washington-Bothell Campus, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $13,802 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

    What is the graduation rate at University of Washington-Bothell Campus?

    68.1% of first-time, full-time students at University of Washington-Bothell Campus graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

    What colleges are similar to University of Washington-Bothell Campus?

    The closest matches are University of Washington-Tacoma Campus, Eastern Washington University, and Western Washington University, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

    Sources

    Last checked Nov 3, 2026

    Admissions
    U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
    Cost
    U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
    Outcomes
    U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
    Enrollment
    U.S. College Scorecard · 2025

    Figures come from federal reporting. Text marked “CollegesRef editorial” is our own summary, and similar-college lists come from CollegesRef matching. How we source data

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