University of Washington acceptance rate, scores and deadlines

Seattle, WA · public · 31,942 undergraduates

Acceptance rate 41.8% Fall 2025 · ↑2.6 pts
SAT Not used Test-optional (scores hidden from readers)
Tests, 2026–27 Test-optional (scores hidden from readers) From the admissions site

Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from UW's admissions site.

Chances at UW
1500
unweighted, 4.0 scale —
Your odds · Regular decision Target
35–40%
  • UW calls itself technically test-optional: reviewers do not see SAT or ACT scores, though scores of 1400 SAT or 31 ACT and above may be considered for a handful of students.
  • So this range uses the admit rate for applicants without special hooks.
  • UW admits 41.8% of applicants overall.

Data: Common Data Set 2025–26 · Test-optional (scores hidden from readers) for 2026–27

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Acceptance rate

UW acceptance rate by year

30,446 of 72,933 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 39.1% for Fall 2024.

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 201520172019202120232025 41.8%
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Entering classAppliedAdmittedRateSource
Fall 202572,93330,44641.8%Common Data Set
Fall 202469,16627,07639.1%IPEDS
Fall 202362,42826,55242.5%IPEDS
Fall 202252,48824,94247.5%IPEDS
Fall 202148,84026,12153.5%IPEDS
Fall 202043,77824,45655.9%IPEDS
Fall 201945,57923,59251.8%IPEDS
Fall 201845,90722,35048.7%IPEDS
Fall 201744,87720,83346.4%IPEDS
Fall 201643,51719,73345.4%IPEDS
Fall 201536,84019,64653.3%IPEDS

2026–27 applications

UW deadlines for 2026–27

Apply with Common App. Checked October 24, 2026 on UW's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.

  1. Regular decision Apply by Decisions March 1–15
Every 2026–27 deadline, in date order

Scores and GPA

Test scores and GPA at UW

Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.

UW calls itself technically test-optional: reviewers do not see SAT or ACT scores, though scores of 1400 SAT or 31 ACT and above may be considered for a handful of students.

SAT, middle 50% 1320–1502
40019.12% sent a score1600
ACT, middle 50% 30–34
1Enrolled, Fall 202536
Average high school GPA 3.84
As reported, 99.87% reported a GPA
High school GPA of enrolled first-years (Fall 2025)
  • 4.018.1%
  • 3.75–3.9958.1%
  • 3.50–3.7418.1%
  • 3.25–3.494.4%
  • 3.00–3.241.0%
  • 2.50–2.990.2%
  • Below 2.500.1%

What counts

What UW weighs

From section C7 of UW's Common Data Set 2025–26.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • GPA
  • Essays
  • State residency

Important

  • Activities
  • Talent or ability
  • First-generation status
  • Volunteer work
  • Work experience

Considered

  • Character

Not considered

  • Class rank
  • Test scores
  • Recommendations
  • Interview
  • Alumni relation
  • Where you live
  • Religious affiliation
  • Demonstrated interest

Waitlist

UW waitlist

15,363 students were offered a place on the waitlist for Fall 2025, 8,350 accepted it, and 2,252 were admitted from it (27.0% of those who stayed on).

Cost

What UW costs

From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use UW's net price calculator.

Tuition, in-state$13,406
Per year
Tuition, out-of-state$44,640
Per year
Average net price$13,663
After grants, aided students
Open UW's net price calculator

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Colleges with a similar acceptance rate

Close to UW's 41.8%, from the same official data.

FAQ

Questions about UW admissions

What is UW's acceptance rate?

UW admitted 30,446 of 72,933 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 41.8%. That is up from 39.1% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.

Is UW test-optional for 2026–27?

UW calls itself technically test-optional: reviewers do not see SAT or ACT scores, though scores of 1400 SAT or 31 ACT and above may be considered for a handful of students.

When are UW's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Regular decision: November 15, 2026. Check UW's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.

Where the numbers come from

Sources

Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.

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