University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Acceptance Rate
Tacoma, Washington · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,161
- Admitted
- 2,622
- Yield
- 25.4%
- 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-Tacoma Campus's acceptance rate has fallen from 84.5% in 2014–15 to 82.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,382 to 3,161 (+129%) over that period.
Its 82.9% rate makes University of Washington-Tacoma Campus more selective than about 36% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 19 tracked Washington schools, it is more selective than about 47%.
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 25.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,382 | 1,168 | 84.5% | 435 |
| 2015–16 | 1,577 | 1,302 | 82.6% | 461 |
| 2016–17 | 1,878 | 1,574 | 83.8% | 534 |
| 2017–18 | 1,982 | 1,662 | 83.9% | 588 |
| 2018–19 | 2,036 | 1,742 | 85.6% | 653 |
| 2019–20 | 2,026 | 1,769 | 87.3% | 655 |
| 2020–21 | 1,985 | 1,708 | 86% | 621 |
| 2021–22 | 2,233 | 1,851 | 82.9% | 628 |
| 2022–23 | 1,974 | 1,744 | 88.3% | 625 |
| 2023–24 | 3,161 | 2,622 | 82.9% | 666 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,779 | 1,466 | 82.4% |
| Men | 1,382 | 1,156 | 83.6% |
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-Tacoma Campus's acceptance rate?
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus's acceptance rate is 82.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,622 admitted of 3,161 applicants).
Is University of Washington-Tacoma Campus test optional?
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to University of Washington-Tacoma Campus?
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus received 3,161 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,622.
Is University of Washington-Tacoma Campus getting harder to get into?
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 84.5% in 2014–15 to 82.9% 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.tacoma.uw.edu/.