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University of Washington - Seattle

University of Washington - Seattle
Box 355852
Seattle, WA 98195

Official telephone: (206) 543-2100
Website: www.washington.edu

Screen last updated on: December 2016

STUDENT PROFILE

Total undergraduates:

31,063

Full-time undergraduates:

28,377

Part-time undergraduates:

2,686

Total graduate students:

14,345

Full-time graduate students:

11,706

Part-time graduate students:

2,639

Average age of full-time undergraduates:

U.S. region where majority of students come from:

Northwest

Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state:

17%

First-year student enrollment breakdown:


0.4%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
25.1%	Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
2.2%	Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
7.4%	Hispanic/Latino
0.5%	Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
40.5%	White, non-Hispanic/Latino
6.8%	Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
16.5%	Nonresident Alien
0.6%	Race and/or Ethnicity unknown

Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown:


0.4%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
23.9%	Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
2.5%	Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
7.3%	Hispanic/Latino
0.5%	Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
42.4%	White, non-Hispanic/Latino
6.6%	Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
15.1%	Nonresident Alien
1.2%	Race and/or Ethnicity unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT

Campus size:

703 acres

City or town school is located in:

Seattle

Population of city/town:

652,405

Locations of branch/satellite campuses:

Branch campuses in Bothell and Tacoma, WA.

Online campus map:

www.washington.edu/maps

LIVING ON CAMPUS

Institution offers housing:

yes

Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year:

No. Housing stock is limited. Units are assigned on a priority basis.

Housing types (% in housing type, if given):

coed dorms (51%)
sorority housing (18%)
fraternity housing (17%)
single-student apartments (6%)
married-student apartments (2%)
special housing for disabled students
other housing including Theme housing. (6%)

Percent of freshmen who live in school housing:

65%

Percent of students who live in school housing:

25%

Percent of students who live off campus:

75%

Percent of all students who have cars on campus:

Student conduct policies:

class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited

Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age:

yes

STUDY FACILITIES

Every student is required to lease or own a computer:

Every student is required to take a computer course:

Computer equipment is provided in:

residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center

Total number of microcomputers available to students:

6000

Other computer facilities/services:

Audio, video, and presentation studios.

Internet access provided to all students:

yes

E-mail services/accounts provided to all students:

yes

School has a library on campus:

yes

Additional library facilities/collections:

East Asian, health sciences, business, and engineering libraries.

Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:

Art gallery; natural history and cultural museums.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES

Remedial learning services:

reading, writing, math, study skills

Additional services offered:

nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, day care, health insurance

Counseling services:

minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious

Career placement services:

co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training

Services for students with disabilities:

note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services

Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped:

100%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Number of social fraternities on campus:

Number of fraternities that have chapter houses:

Percent of men who join fraternities:

16%

Number of social sororities on campus:

Number of sororities that have chapter houses:

Percent of women who join sororities:

15%

Student activities:

student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station, television station

School newspaper(s):

The Daily

Number of honor societies:

Total number of registered organizations:

800

Campus-based religious organizations:

Acts2fellowship, Adelpos, Ahlul Bayt Society, Al-Maghrib Ambassadors, Blue Sky Church, Bridges International, Cantonese Christian Crusade, Caring and Reaching Everyone, Catholic Newman Center, Christian Legal Society, , Common Ground, Cru, Deceived on Campus, Disciple Makers, Epic Movement, Every Nation Campus Ministries, Gracepoint Seattle, Hillel, InterCP, KM InterCP, Lead the Seed, Lutheran and Episcopal Campus Ministries, Mosaic Community Church College Ministry, Ohana Campus Ministry, REACH, Reformed University Fellowship, Student for Christ, The City Church The Hallows Church, The Inn, Veritas Forum, Washington Disciples for Christ, Young Life College; Christian Students, Latter-day Saint, Muslim, Orthodox Christian, and Seattle Adventists Student Associations; Asian American Christian, Asian American InterVarsity Christian, Graduate Christian, International Youth, InterVarsity Christian, Koinonia, New Life, Seattle Formosan, and University Christian Fellowships; Alpha Omega Christian, Chabad Jewish, and Wesley clubs

Minority student organizations:

First Nations, FIUTS Student Board, Hindu YUVA, Hyphy Movement, Imagine A Vision for European Cultural Collage, Arab Student Organization, La Raza Graduation Committee, Latino Student Union, Native American Students in Advanced Academia, One World Foundation, Black Student Union, Persian Circle, Rajana Society, Chaya Youth Chapter, Ukrainian Students United, Unidas Seremos, Vecino a Neighbor; Hispanic Business, Laotian, Latin American, Nikkei, Russian-Speaking Student Business, Model UN, and Desi Chamaka Associations; Hui Ho Aloha Ulana Hawaii, MiXed, El Mariachi, and Yan Xin Life Science Technology clubs

International student organizations:

Chinese Taiwanese student Organization, Companeros Organizando Mentes Por el Avanzamiento, Dub City Bhangra, FIUTS Student Board, Hindu YUVA, Husky Help, Index of Seattle life, International Student Mentorship Program, Korean Student Union, Latino Student Union, Persian Circle, Polynesian Student Alliance, Raas, Seattle GCC, Student Organize 4 Syria, Students Supporting Israel, Turks, Ukrainian Students United, Universal Huskies Union; African, Burma/Myanmar, Cham, Chinese, Chinese Student/Scholars, Desi Dhamaka, Evans International, Expatriate, Filipino American, Hong Kong, Indian, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean Graduate, Korean, Lao, Malaysian, Nepalese, Pakistani, Russian-American Youth, Singapore, Somali, South Asian, Sri Lankan, Taiwanese Overseas, Taiwanese, Thai, The Arabic Culture, and Vietnamese Student Associations; Armenian, Polish, Sher-e-Punjab, and Promotion of Indian Classical Music/Culture Amongst Youth Societies; Brazil, French, German, Hispanoamericano, and Saudi student clubs

Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:

Academic, social, and special interest groups

ATHLETICS

School has an athletic program:

yes

Athletic director:

Jennifer Cohen,
Athletic Director

Athletic department's mailing address:

Athletic Director,
Barbara Hedges,
University of Washington,
P.O. Box 354070,
Seattle, WA 98195,

Athletics homepage:

www.washington.edu/
cambots

School colors:

purple and gold

School mascot:

Husky

Athletic conference memberships:

Mountain Pacific Sports Federation, Pacific-12 Conference (Football I-A)

Sports offered	Scholarships?	Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseball	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's basketball	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's crew	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's cross-country	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's football	yes	NCAA Div. I-A
Men's golf	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's soccer	yes	Mountain Pacific Sports Federation, NCAA Div. I
Men's tennis	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's track and field (indoor)	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's track and field (outdoor)	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's basketball	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's crew	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's cross-country	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's golf	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's gymnastics	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's soccer	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's softball	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's tennis	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's track and field (indoor)	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's track and field (outdoor)	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's volleyball	yes	NCAA Div. I

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports:

Athletic facilities:

arena, fields, golf course, stadiums, swimming pool, tennis center, weight room

Intramural/Recreational sports:

badminton, basketball, bowling, dodgeball, flag football, inner-tube basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Club sports for men:

aikido shin ryu, Alpine skiing, archery, badminton, boxing, Brazilian jiujitsu, judo, climbing, cycling, dance, equestrian sports, ice hockey, karate, kayaking, kendo, kung fu/tai chi, lacrosse, rowing, rugby, running, sailing, soccer, squash, table tennis, tae kwon do, tennis, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo, wrestling

Club sports for women:

GETTING AWAY

Public transportation serves campus:

yes

Nearest international airport:

Seattle (19 miles)

Nearest passenger train service:

Seattle (5 miles)

Nearest passenger bus service:

Seattle (5 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS

Institutional employment is available:

yes

Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are:

good

Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term:

AFTER GRADUATION

List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:

Accenture, Amazon, Bank of America, Boeing, Chevron, Cisco Systems, GlaxoSmithKline, Google, Janssen, KPMG, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft, Micron, Nike, Protivit, Raytheon, Safeco, Teach For America, Weyerhaeuser.

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