University of Washington

If you are applying to UW, the deadline for Fall 2023 admissions is November 16 and the fee for the application is $80.

Students who submit their applications to UW for fall should hear back from UW by March 15.

UW Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of UW's admissions stats.

UW 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.8
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are not considered
Waitlist	Yes

University of Washington Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of Washington.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––
Regular Decision	Yes	November 15	March 15

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Want to Apply Early to UW?

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UW does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Explore a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on University of Washington Admissions

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Transferring to University of Washington

Transfer student admissions is very difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to UW

In 2022, UW waitlisted 10,239 students and 4,565 accepted a place on the waitlist. Of those, 775 eventually got off the waitlist.

What's Most Important for Getting Into UW?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at UW

Wondering what factors are considered by UW during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Work Experience	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
First Generation	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
State Residency	Considered

Make sure to check with UW for more information on admission factors.

UW 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to UW, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with UW's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview
Transcript(S) of College Record
Transcript of High School Record			√
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into UW?

Students admitted to UW have an average unweighted GPA of 3.8.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

UW does not consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

UW does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to University of Washington

For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to UW.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is February 15. Applicants should hear back by June 30.

Transfer students can enroll in UW during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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UW Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to UW?

❌ Students who are admitted to UW must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does UW accept transfer credits?

✅ UW accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does UW accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ UW accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to UW?

✅ UW is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.

What is UW's acceptance rate?

✅ UW's acceptance rate is 53%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at UW?

❌ UW does not offer early decision.

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