University of Washington-Bothell Campus Acceptance Rate
Bothell, Washington · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,776
- Admitted
- 4,383
- Yield
- 27.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Washington-Bothell Campus's acceptance rate has risen from 79.2% in 2014–15 to 91.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,389 to 4,776 (+100%) over that period.
Its 91.8% rate makes University of Washington-Bothell Campus more selective than about 17% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 19 tracked Washington schools, it is more selective than about 5%.
University of Washington-Bothell Campus has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 27.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,389 | 1,891 | 79.2% | 639 |
| 2015–16 | 2,840 | 2,236 | 78.7% | 694 |
| 2016–17 | 3,071 | 2,466 | 80.3% | 820 |
| 2017–18 | 3,148 | 2,522 | 80.1% | 800 |
| 2018–19 | 3,022 | 2,398 | 79.4% | 781 |
| 2019–20 | 4,242 | 3,145 | 74.1% | 829 |
| 2020–21 | 4,158 | 3,656 | 87.9% | 985 |
| 2021–22 | 4,423 | 3,672 | 83% | 900 |
| 2022–23 | 4,537 | 3,996 | 88.1% | 980 |
| 2023–24 | 4,776 | 4,383 | 91.8% | 1,186 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,397 | 2,211 | 92.2% |
| Men | 2,379 | 2,172 | 91.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 560–700 | 4% |
| SAT Math | 610–770 | |
| ACT Composite | 32–34 | 1% |
How University of Washington compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Washington-Bothell Campus's acceptance rate?
University of Washington-Bothell Campus's acceptance rate is 91.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,383 admitted of 4,776 applicants).
Is University of Washington-Bothell Campus test optional?
University of Washington-Bothell Campus is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Washington-Bothell Campus?
University of Washington-Bothell Campus received 4,776 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,383.
What SAT score do you need for University of Washington-Bothell Campus?
Admitted students at University of Washington-Bothell Campus typically scored 560–700 on SAT Reading/Writing and 610–770 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Washington-Bothell Campus getting harder to get into?
University of Washington-Bothell Campus has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 79.2% in 2014–15 to 91.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.uwb.edu/.