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University of Washington-Seattle CampusSeattle, WA
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University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley, CA
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Rankings*
Public, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Doctorate (Other)
Offered DegreeBachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$12,643 Washington Residents
$41,997 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$14,850 California Residents
$45,627 Out-of-State
expensive$18,633 Washington Residents
$32,511 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitioncheaper$15,261 California Residents
$30,363 Out-of-State
Less$15,700Average Financial Aid AmountMore$22,200
Admission
Easier47.52%Acceptance RateTighter11.33%
Lower29.61%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable46.33%
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Larger52,319Total EnrollmentSmaller45,307
Larger36,213Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller32,479
Larger16,106Graduate Student PopulationSmaller12,828
Smaller1,207Online Student PopulationLarger1,622
Completion & Outcomes
Lower84%Graduate RateHigher94%
Lower94%Retention RateHigher96%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,310)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,765)
Board/Meal Plan
Faculties
More Students per Faculty21 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty19 to 1
5,865Number of faculties2,703
Lower$125,458Average Faculty SalaryHigher$175,852
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.