More selective than 59% of Washington colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $25,346. College Scorecard.
Higher than 80% of Washington colleges we cover and 66% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 94% of Washington colleges we cover and 92% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus acceptance rate & admissions
Of 3,161 applicants, University of Washington-Tacoma Campus admitted 2,622 and 666 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class).
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for Washington residents who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (in-state, federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What University of Washington-Tacoma Campus costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of University of Washington-Tacoma Campus took 4.2 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Washington. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $4,458 | $18,768 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $6,135 | $25,828 | under 1 year |
| $48–75k | $6,748 | $28,409 | under 1 year |
| $75–110k | $11,449 | $48,200 | 1.3 years |
| $110k+ | $22,183 | $93,390 | 2.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (51% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($78,466) minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $38,247 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus majors, earnings & careers
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus offers 33 bachelor's majors across 9 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Humanities & Languages · 9
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Business & Finance · 5
- Engineering · 4
- Science & Math · 3
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Education · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
Highest-earning majors at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $169,570 | $16,127 |
| Electrical Engineering | $116,010 | $15,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $114,798 | $16,277 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $102,078 | $15,000 |
| Nursing | $98,632 | $18,750 |
| Finance | $97,452 | $14,208 |
| Civil Engineering | $92,010 | $14,874 |
| Accounting | $88,393 | $17,083 |
Quick list of all 33 majors
- Accounting$88,393
- Area Studies$56,926
- Biology$59,443
- Business Administration$78,771
- Civil Engineering$92,010
- Communications$64,153
- Computer and Information Sciences$114,798
- Computer Engineering$169,570
- Criminal Justice$63,311
- Economics$87,239
- Education$65,217
- Electrical Engineering$116,010
- Environmental Science / Conservation$58,229
- Ethnic / Gender Studies$57,534
- Finance$97,452
- History$61,059
- Interdisciplinary Studies$48,753
- International / Global Studies$49,475
- Legal Studies / Paralegal$71,042
- Liberal Arts / General Studies$46,844
- Marketing$88,114
- Mechanical Engineering$102,078
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other—
- Nursing$98,632
- Political Science$72,487
- Psychology$54,016
- Public Health$63,666
- Social Sciences, Other$56,628
- Social Work$59,256
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages$58,705
- Statistics—
- Urban Studies / Affairs$63,174
- Writing$47,124
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Computer and Information Sciences → Software developer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.2% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Seattle
Overall prices in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $2,064. Housing costs 51% above the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 41 inches of rain a year, 6 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: river flooding (relatively high); heat wave (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Pierce County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Pierce County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare University of Washington-Tacoma Campus with similar schools
Similar public colleges in Washington by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | 83% | $10,163 | 63% | $78,466 | This school |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | 91% | $12,319 | 65% | $78,466 | |
| Eastern Washington University | 91% | $13,886 | 43% | $57,897 | |
| Central Washington University | 91% | $18,476 | 54% | $61,580 | |
| The Evergreen State College | 96% | $24,319 | 41% | $45,320 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus would cost you $2,156 less per year than University of Washington-Bothell Campus, on average.
- Lower sticker price at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus, mostly from lower housing & meal costs (−$1,167).
- University of Washington-Tacoma Campus gives aided families $594 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Washington resident | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | University of Washington-Bothell Campus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $13,168 | $12,919 | +$249 |
| Books & supplies | $900 | $900 | $0 |
| Housing & meals | $15,948 | $17,115 | −$1,167 |
| Personal & travel | $3,582 | $4,110 | −$528 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$8,252 | −$8,136 | −$116 |
| Sticker price | $25,346 | $26,908 | −$1,562 |
| Average grants | −$15,183 | −$14,589 | −$594 |
| You pay | $10,163 | $12,319 | −$2,156 |
“+” means University of Washington-Tacoma Campus costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
What is the University of Washington-Tacoma Campus acceptance rate?
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus accepts 83% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 2,622 of 3,161 applicants were admitted.
How much does University of Washington-Tacoma Campus cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $25,346 a year for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $10,163 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $4,458 and families earning $110k+ pay $22,183.
How much do University of Washington-Tacoma Campus graduates earn?
Former University of Washington-Tacoma Campus students earn a median $78,466 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the University of Washington-Tacoma Campus graduation rate?
63% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 80% return for their second year.
How long does a University of Washington-Tacoma Campus degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus costs about $28,409 after grants ($6,748 a year for 4.2 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $78,466 ten years after starting, $38,247 more than high school graduates in Washington ($40,219), so the cost is repaid in under 1 year of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Washington-Tacoma Campus: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-washington-tacoma-campus (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).