2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$8,701

Net Price

53%

Admitted

28%

Enrolled

84%

Graduation Rate

21/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 52,434. In 2021, there were 810 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #1 in Washington and ranks #74 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor, Master, Doctor

Psychology Graduates

810

Total Enrollment

52,434

Type

Public, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Ranking for University of Washington-Seattle Campus

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#1

Washington Rank

Combining ranking factors for 22 schools that offer psychology degrees in Washington, University of Washington-Seattle Campus ranks #1.

#74

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., University of Washington-Seattle Campus ranks #74.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, University of Washington-Seattle Campus offers Research Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Clinical Child Psychology, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Educational Psychology, Medical Social Work, Research Psychology and Social Work. At the doctorate level Clinical Psychology, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Research Psychology and Social Work are offered.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BSMAPhD
Clinical Child Psychology25
Clinical Psychology6
Counseling and Applied Psychology266
Educational Psychology1
Medical Social Work113
Research Psychology478115
Social Work41935
Total Graduates51926922
US Department of Education

Psychology Program Accreditation(s)

  • Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) – PhD Doctoral programs
  • Professional Psychology (IPSY) – Predoctoral internship programs University of Washington Counseling Center – Schmitz Hall
  • Public Health (PHBG) – Baccalaureate and Graduate level school of public health
  • School Psychology (SCPSY) – PhD Doctoral programs

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 48,840 students applied to the University of Washington-Seattle Campus. The university admitted 53% and 28% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Washington universities is 8,323. On average, all Washington institutions admit 84% and 25% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of University of Washington-Seattle Campus students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 93%. Compared to all Washington four or more years colleges, the percentage is 79%.

The overall graduation rate for University of Washington-Seattle Campus is 84%, compared to 64% for all Washington universities.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare UW to Washington Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of University of Washington-Seattle Campus to the average of all Washington four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

UW

48,840

Applicants

53%

Percent Admitted

28%

Percent Enrolled

93%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

84%

Graduation Rate

WA Colleges

8,323

Applicants

84%

Percent Admitted

25%

Percent Enrolled

79%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

64%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 8,159 or 83% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 1,677 or 17% part-time faculty members employed at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 5,113 or 52%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

UW

21 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

83%

Percent Full-Time

17%

Percent Part-Time

52%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

WA Colleges

13 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

49%

Percent Full-Time

51%

Percent Part-Time

47%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at University of Washington-Seattle Campus the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $10,927, and the average cost for books and supplies is $900.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $16,605 and the average cost for graduate fees is $1,149.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend University of Washington-Seattle Campus in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for University of Washington-Seattle Campus2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$14,871
On-Campus Living Expenses$2,793
Total Living Expenses$17,664
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$10,927
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$900
Total Undergraduate Expenses$29,491
In-State, Graduate Tuition$16,605
In-State, Graduate Fees$1,149
Total Graduate Expenses$17,754
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend University of Washington-Seattle Campus is $8,701. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Net Price by Family Income

Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend University of Washington-Seattle Campus presented by family income bracket.

Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Average Net Price by Income2020-20212021-2022
$0 – $30,000$5,194$4,516
$30,001 – $48,000$6,399$5,082
$48,001 – $75,000$8,393$7,271
$75,001 – $110,000$16,894$13,359
$110,001 and more$25,264$23,292
US Department of Education

Compare University of Washington-Seattle Campus to all Washington universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

UW

$29,491

Cost to Attend

$16,355

Average Financial Aid

54%

Percent Receiving Aid

$8,701

Net Price

WA Colleges

$36,045

Cost to Attend

$15,226

Average Financial Aid

80%

Percent Receiving Aid

$18,576

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 3,742 or 54%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 15,136 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $16,355.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid15,136$16,355
Pell Grants6,366$5,080
Federal Student Loans6,177$5,450
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the University of Washington-Seattle Campus to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

UW

15,136

Grant or Scholarship Aid

55%

Grants or Scholarships

6,366

Number of Pell Grants

23%

Pell Grants

6,177

Federal Student Loans

22%

Federal Student Loans

WA Colleges

3,187

Grant or Scholarship Aid

53%

Grants or Scholarships

1,312

Number of Pell Grants

22%

Pell Grants

1,511

Federal Student Loans

25%

Federal Student Loans

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