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University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Admission at University of Washington-Bothell Campus is close to open (90.6%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $78,466 median earnings below before the application.
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University of Washington-Bothell Campus occupies suburban Bothell, WA — a public campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Science, where graduates median $175,616 four years out. 28.6% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. Most of its 5,457 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 85.8% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1170 and 1470 — above the WA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Washington-Bothell Campus's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Washington-Bothell Campus received 4,776 applications and admitted 4,383 (91.8%), with 1,186 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1170–1470 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, University of Washington-Bothell Campus's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 560 | 650 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 610 | 710 | 770 |
| ACT Composite | 32 | 33 | 34 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How University of Washington-Bothell Campus compares
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | Washington median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 90.6% | 83.2% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $12,919 | $19,614 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $78,466 | $62,092 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors University of Washington-Bothell Campus: $78,466 median at year ten, versus $62,092 across Washington institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $12,919 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $43,155. For non-residents, University of Washington-Bothell Campus's $43,155 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 5,457 undergrads, University of Washington-Bothell Campus is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
65.3% graduate within six years. Roughly 35% don't — ask a University of Washington-Bothell Campus tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Washington-Bothell Campus
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | $175,616 |
| Computer Engineering | $169,570 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $116,010 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $114,798 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $102,078 |
| Mathematics | $100,127 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $98,632 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $95,193 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $88,393 |
| Marketing | $88,114 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,771 |
| Physics | $75,867 |
| Political Science and Government | $72,487 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $71,462 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $66,845 |
| Education, General | $65,217 |
| Chemistry | $64,676 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $64,153 |
| Public Health | $63,666 |
| Philosophy | $61,595 |
| Biology, General | $59,443 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $58,818 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $58,229 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $57,534 |
| Area Studies | $56,926 |
| Psychology, General | $54,016 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $53,805 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $52,771 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $49,475 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $46,844 |
Median earnings for these 30 University of Washington-Bothell Campus programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $78,466 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 8 additional University of Washington-Bothell Campus programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Washington-Bothell Campus?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1170–1470 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 90.6% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Washington-Bothell Campus's acceptance rate?
91.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 4,383 admitted from 4,776 applicants.
How much does University of Washington-Bothell Campus cost?
In-state tuition is $12,919; out-of-state students pay $43,155. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Washington-Bothell Campus graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $78,466 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Washington
- Whitworth University — 89.8% admitted
- Western Washington University — 93.3% admitted
- Washington State University — 86.6% admitted
- Saint Martin's University — 89.8% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.