University of Washington-Bothell Campus
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $69,600 within 10 years.
About This School
University of Washington-Bothell Campus is a public institution located in Bothell, Washington with approximately 5,457 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Washington-Bothell Campus has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 91%. The average net price after financial aid is $12,319 per year. The graduation rate is 65%, and the typical graduate earns $69,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Washington Bothell is a campus of the University of Washington and is located in Bothell, Washington. It was founded in 1989 and is one of the three campuses of the University of Washington, alongside the Seattle main campus and UW Tacoma. The campus is located near the junction of Interstate 405 and State Route 522; it is shared with Cascadia College, a public community college.
Students who want the University of Washington name without the intense competition of the Seattle campus — and who are cost-conscious — will find a lot to like here. The median debt at graduation is just $14,615, which is genuinely low for a four-year institution, and graduates are earning a solid $69,600 median salary ten years out, making the return on investment quite reasonable. That said, the 65% graduation rate is worth taking seriously — it means roughly one in three students who start here don't finish in six years, so if your student has any academic risk factors or hasn't fully committed to a major, that's a conversation worth having before enrolling. The 86% freshman retention rate is more encouraging and suggests most students who make it through the first year find enough reasons to stay. My honest advice: if your student is motivated, self-directed, and thrives with less hand-holding, this is a smart, affordable path to a UW degree — but come in with a clear plan and a connection to career services early.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 18% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,457 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
18115 Campus Way NE
Bothell, WA 98011-8246
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Washington-Bothell Campus?
University of Washington-Bothell Campus has an acceptance rate of 91%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is University of Washington-Bothell Campus hard to get into?
Not especially. University of Washington-Bothell Campus has an acceptance rate of 91%, so admissions are relatively accessible for applicants who meet the requirements.
How much does University of Washington-Bothell Campus cost?
The average net price at University of Washington-Bothell Campus is about $12,319 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at University of Washington-Bothell Campus?
University of Washington-Bothell Campus has a graduation rate of 65%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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