University of Washington SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Washington is test-optional, but strong scores can still strengthen your application, especially since SAT scores are submitted more often than ACT scores. Aim for the upper half of the 1333–1500 SAT range, around 1450+, or a 31+ ACT, alongside a strong GPA.
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University of Washington facts and stats
University of Washington enrolls 40,754 undergraduates. Washington has a 95% freshman retention rate, well above the national average of roughly 70%, and an 85% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 20:1.
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How do your scores compare at Washington?
Key University of Washington application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
November 15
Early Action
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Early Decision
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Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
January 15
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Washington, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and an October retake for superscoring, since October scores should still arrive in time for the November 15 Regular Decision deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
Washington’s in-state tuition is $11,869, while out-of-state tuition is $42,105 for this Big Ten Conference public university. About 34% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is January 15.
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At University of Washington, out-of-state tuition is $42,105, while in-state tuition is $11,869; room and board adds $18,405. About 34% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $20,497. The average merit award is $4,035. Graduates leave with an average debt of $19,249.
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24% of undergrads live on campus
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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