UW Tacoma Acceptance Rate, SAT/ACT Scores, GPA

The University of Washington Tacoma is a public university with an acceptance rate of 86%. Located in downtown Tacoma, Washington, UW Tacoma is a satellite campus of the University of Washington. Students can choose from over 40 undergraduate majors, with business, computer science, and psychology among the most popular. Academics are supported by a 17-to-1  student / faculty ratio. Outside of the classroom, UW Tacoma has over 80 student-run clubs and organizations, ranging from academic honor societies, to recreational sports, to performing arts groups. Considering applying to UW Tacoma? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students. Acceptance Rate During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, University of Washington Tacoma had an acceptance rate of 86%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 86 students were admitted, making UW Tacomas admissions process somewhat competitive. Admissions Statistics (2017-18) Number of Applicants 2,036 Percent Admitted 86% Percent Admitted Who Enrolled (Yield) 37% SAT Scores and Requirements The University of Washington Tacoma requires all applicants to submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 92% of admitted students submitted SAT scores. SAT Range (Admitted Students) Section 25th Percentile 75th Percentile ERW 490 600 Math 490 590 ERW=Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Section The admissions data tells us that most of UW Tacomas admitted students fall within the  bottom 29% nationally  on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to UW Tacoma scored between 490 and 600, while 25% scored below 490 and 25% scored above 600. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 490 and 590, while 25% scored below 490 and 25% scored above 590. Applicants with a composite SAT score of 1190 or higher will have particularly competitive chances at UW Tacoma. Requirements The University of Washington Tacoma does not require the optional essay section of the SAT, nor does the university require SAT Subject tests. Note that UW Tacoma does not superscore SAT results; your highest composite SAT score will be considered. ACT Scores and Requirements UW Tacoma requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 13% of admitted students submitted ACT scores. ACT Range (Admitted Students) Section 25th Percentile 75th Percentile English 15 24 Math 16 22 Composite 16 23 This admissions data tells us that most of UW Tacomas admitted students fall within the  bottom 27% nationally  on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to UW Tacoma received a composite ACT score between 16 and 23, while 25% scored above 23 and 25% scored below 16. Requirements Note that UW Tacoma does not superscore ACT results; your highest composite ACT score will be considered. The University of Washington Tacoma does not require the optional ACT writing exam. GPA In 2018, the average high school GPA of University of Washington Tacomas incoming class was 3.29, and over half of incoming students had average GPAs of 3.25 and above. These results suggest that most successful applicants to UW Tacoma have primarily B grades. Admissions Chances The University of Washington Tacoma, which accepts more than three-quarters of applicants, has a somewhat selective admissions process. If your SAT/ACT scores and GPA fall within the schools average ranges, you have a strong chance of being accepted. However, UW Tacoma also has a  holistic admissions  process involving other factors beyond your grades and test scores. A strong  application essay  can strengthen your application, as can participation in meaningful  extracurricular activities  and a  rigorous course schedule. Note that applicants to UW Tacoma must meet minimum academic requirements including four credits of English; three credits of math and social science; two credits of science and world languages; and a half credit each of arts and academic electives. Students with particularly compelling stories or achievements can still receive serious consideration even if their test scores are outside UW Tacomas average range. UW Tacoma does not use letters of reco mmendation in the admissions process. If You Like the University of Washington Tacoma, You May Also Like These Schools University of Washington - SeattleBoise State UniversityUniversity of PortlandUniversity of IdahoUniversity of OregonArizona State UniversityUniversity of WyomingUniversity of Southern CaliforniaUniversity of Washington - Bothell All admissions data has been sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics and University of Washington Tacoma Undergraduate Admissions Office.