University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

Tacoma, Washington · Public, 4-year

At a glance

Average net price

$10,163

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

63.2%

Admission rate

83%

Undergrad size

4,185

In-state tuition

$13,168

Out-of-state tuition

$43,404

Cost of attendance

$25,346

Median earnings (10y)

$78,466

Admissions

SAT average
Not available
ACT midpoint
Not available
Retention
80.0%
Locale
City

Programs breakdown

18 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (35%), social sciences (21%), business (19%).

  • STEM35%
  • Health10%
  • Business19%
  • Humanities & arts11%
  • Social sciences21%
  • Trades & services5%

Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.

Specific majors offered

40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Computer and Information Sciences, General.Bachelor's544$67,196$16,277
Psychology, General.Bachelor's377$30,890$17,426
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Bachelor's209$44,694$15,000
Biology, General.Bachelor's186$32,362$14,223
Computer and Information Sciences, General.Master's179$116,990
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Bachelor's168$75,688$18,750
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Bachelor's162$42,576$15,269
Accounting and Related Services.Bachelor's152$52,825$17,083
Communication and Media Studies.Bachelor's124$37,823$16,433
Finance and Financial Management Services.Bachelor's110$59,174$14,208
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.Master's110
Marketing.Bachelor's97$48,321$15,171
Social Work.Bachelor's94$35,399$17,396
Social Work.Master's94$51,654
Social Sciences, Other.Bachelor's77$31,911$19,307
Non-Professional Legal Studies.Bachelor's73$37,114$17,383
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Master's72$63,313
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.Master's67$97,726
Urban Studies/Affairs.Bachelor's67$44,241$18,965
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Bachelor's66$27,075$16,323
Public Health.Bachelor's65$36,267$16,490
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.Bachelor's61$73,856$15,000
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.Bachelor's60$30,403$17,184
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Master's55$133,070
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.Bachelor's49$26,604$15,215
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.Bachelor's48$24,917$17,872
History.Bachelor's40$28,876$15,000
Statistics.Bachelor's37
Education, General.Master's30$62,545
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning.Master's27$60,113
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.Bachelor's27$29,213$15,056
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Master's22$105,813
Geography and Cartography.Master's18$58,813
Education, General.Doctoral17
Mechanical Engineering.Bachelor's16$66,636$15,000
International/Globalization Studies.Bachelor's16$27,565$16,834
Computer Engineering.Bachelor's9$137,584$16,127
Educational Administration and Supervision.Master's7$65,086
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Bachelor's7$27,937$13,559
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.Master's7

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.

About University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is a mid-sized institution located in Tacoma, Washington, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 4,185 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Computer science, Business, Psychology.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $10,163 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $13,168 for in-state students and $43,404 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $25,346 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 63.2%, a above-average completion outcome. 80.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $78,466 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus confers degrees and certificates across 18 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Computer science, Business, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (35% of credentials), social sciences (21% of credentials), business (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.

Admissions

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus accepts 83% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission.

Location & campus

Set in Tacoma, Washington (city), University of Washington-Tacoma Campus draws students from across Washington and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.

Frequently asked questions about University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

Q.How much does University of Washington-Tacoma Campus cost?

The average net price at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is $10,163 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $25,346.

Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus?

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus has a 6-year graduation rate of 63.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How hard is it to get into University of Washington-Tacoma Campus?

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus admits 83% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.

Q.How much do University of Washington-Tacoma Campus graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Washington-Tacoma Campus graduate earns $78,466 per year.

Q.What is tuition at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus?

Published tuition is $13,168 in-state and $43,404 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is University of Washington-Tacoma Campus located?

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is located in Tacoma, Washington (ZIP 98402).

Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Washington-Tacoma Campus at their official website.