University of Washington-Seattle Campus Acceptance Rate
Seattle, Washington · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 62,428
- Admitted
- 26,552
- Yield
- 26.4%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
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-Seattle Campus's acceptance rate has fallen from 55.2% in 2014–15 to 42.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 31,611 to 62,428 (+97%) over that period.
Its 42.5% rate makes University of Washington-Seattle Campus more selective than about 88% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 19 tracked Washington schools, it is more selective than about 95%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (45.7% for women vs 38.5% for men, a 7.2-point gap). University of Washington-Seattle Campus has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 26.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 31,611 | 17,451 | 55.2% | 6,360 |
| 2015–16 | 36,840 | 19,646 | 53.3% | 6,789 |
| 2016–17 | 43,517 | 19,733 | 45.3% | 6,475 |
| 2017–18 | 44,877 | 20,833 | 46.4% | 6,793 |
| 2018–19 | 45,907 | 22,350 | 48.7% | 7,161 |
| 2019–20 | 45,579 | 23,592 | 51.8% | 6,992 |
| 2020–21 | 43,778 | 24,456 | 55.9% | 7,027 |
| 2021–22 | 48,840 | 26,121 | 53.5% | 7,252 |
| 2022–23 | 52,488 | 24,942 | 47.5% | 7,386 |
| 2023–24 | 62,428 | 26,552 | 42.5% | 7,011 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 34,910 | 15,962 | 45.7% |
| Men | 27,518 | 10,590 | 38.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
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-Seattle Campus's acceptance rate?
University of Washington-Seattle Campus's acceptance rate is 42.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (26,552 admitted of 62,428 applicants).
Is University of Washington-Seattle Campus test optional?
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to University of Washington-Seattle Campus?
University of Washington-Seattle Campus received 62,428 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 26,552.
Is University of Washington-Seattle Campus getting harder to get into?
University of Washington-Seattle Campus has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 55.2% in 2014–15 to 42.5% 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: www.washington.edu/.