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Ranked #8 of 521 for valueEducation, General · 53 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $65,217
- Ranked-college median: $48,822
- Median debt
- $10,372
- Ranked-college median: $21,500

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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Acceptance rate: 90.6% (fall admissions, CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). 3,672 of 4,423 applicants were admitted. Admissions details
Larger than 79% of colleges
National median 1,603
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23.6% of admitted students enrolled (yield)
Average net price
$13,802
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Median earnings
$83,105
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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, General · 53 graduates
Marketing · 62 graduates
Computer Engineering · 25 graduates
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering · 59 graduates
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering · 59 graduates
Mathematics · 28 graduates
Computer Science · 242 graduates
Communication and Media Studies · 83 graduates
Accounting and Related Services · 64 graduates
Mechanical Engineering · 55 graduates
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing · 113 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations · 209 graduates
Political Science and Government · 45 graduates
Psychology, General · 58 graduates
Biology, General · 98 graduates
Total students
5,457
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University of Washington-Bothell CampusBothell, WA, United States
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University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA, United States
Large suburb
Inside an urbanized area but outside a principal city.
Nearest major citySeattle, WA · about 12 mi
In the city250 mi
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Affordable
Lower cost than many comparable colleges for a typical family.
Average net price $13,802 a year after aid
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Compare with University of Washington-Tacoma CampusUniversity 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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Last checked Nov 3, 2026
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Bars show profile closeness out of 100: how near each college's graduation rate, size, admit rate, net price, Carnegie class, and control are to University of Washington-Bothell Campus. The order also uses CollegesRef matching tiers, so a later card can score higher.
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Tacoma, WA
Graduation rate 60%, close to 68%
Profile closeness87/100
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA
Enrollment 6,222 students, close to 5,457
Profile closeness80/100
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
Graduation rate 61%, close to 68%
Profile closeness77/100
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA
Enrollment 7,833 students, close to 5,457
Profile closeness75/100
Washington State University
Pullman, WA
Graduation rate 63%, close to 68%
Profile closeness71/100
Green River College
Auburn, WA
Enrollment 4,965 students, close to 5,457
Profile closeness53/100
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA
Acceptance rate 96%, close to 91%
Profile closeness51/100
Columbia Basin College
Pasco, WA
Enrollment 4,640 students, close to 5,457
Profile closeness50/100
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