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University of Washington

US News #49📍 Seattle, Washington State

About

The University of Washington (UW), located in Seattle, is one of the world's top public research universities. The Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering is a global leader in artificial intelligence and computer vision. Its School of Medicine is one of the largest public medical schools in the world. With annual research funding exceeding $1.5 billion, UW ranks among the top public universities in the United States for research investment.

⭐ Highlights

Computer science program ranks among the top in the U.S.
School of Medicine is top-tier across the nation
Located in the core of Seattle's tech industry cluster
Named one of the most beautiful U.S. campuses during cherry blossom season
High research funding (top 3 among U.S. public universities)

📚 Top Programs

Computer ScienceMedicineBusiness (Foster School of Business)EconomicsBiologyEngineeringStatisticsNursing

💰 Fees

TuitionApproximately $40,000 per year (non-resident students)

Living CostsApproximately $18,000 per year

Application DeadlineNovember 15 for fall semester admission

💼 Career Outcomes

Graduates have strong employment competitiveness, with most joining Fortune 500 companies, well-known financial institutions, and leading tech firms. The university operates a comprehensive career development center that provides abundant internship and on-campus recruitment opportunities.

📋 Admission Information

🎓Undergraduate Admission

Item	Requirement
Language Requirement	TOEFL 92+ (iBT/New TOEFL Band 5), IELTS 7.0+
Standardized Tests	SAT 1310-1500 or ACT 29-34 (currently under a Test-Optional policy)
GPA	Unweighted GPA 3.7+/4.0

📄 Required Materials

Coalition Application / UW Application

Submit via the Coalition Application platform

UW Supplemental Essay

1 500-word essay on the topic "How will you contribute to the UW community?"

Main Personal Statement

650-word personal statement

Extracurricular Activities

Up to 8 activities

Academic Transcripts

9th to 12th grade transcripts

💡 UW has an overall acceptance rate of approximately 52%, while the Computer Science (CS) program has an acceptance rate of only around 9%. CS is not available for direct undergraduate admission; students must complete their first year at UW before applying to the major.

🎯Graduate Admission

Item	Requirement
Language Requirement	TOEFL 92+ (iBT Band 5), IELTS 7.0+; some graduate programs accept a TOEFL score of 92; TAs are usually required to have a speaking score of 26+
Standardized Tests	A GRE score of 322+ is recommended; the Foster School of Business MBA program requires a GMAT score of 710+
GPA	Undergraduate GPA 3.5+/4.0

📄 Required Materials

Online application

Submit through the corresponding school or college

Statement of Purpose

Describe your research interests and academic background

CV/Resume

Comprehensive professional and academic history

Recommendation letters

2-3 letters

Academic transcripts

Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended

💡 The CSE PhD program at the University of Washington is a global leader in AI and NLP fields. The acceptance rate for the MD program at the School of Medicine is approximately 5%.

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