The University of Washington

Situated in Seattle, the University of Washington(UW) is one of the oldest universities in the US. It was founded in 1861. The institution holds the distinction of receiving the label of a ‘Public Ivy institute’. This tag indicates that UW’s standard of education matches or is comparable to that of the Ivy League institutes. In addition to this, the university is also known for its research. It is one of the few universities that receive research funding from the US Federal Government. 

The UW has campuses in three different locations in the US — the University of Washington Seattle, the University of Washington Bothell, and the University of Washington Tacoma. Besides being the oldest university in the country, UW is also among the largest universities with respect to the number of students it enrols. Over 56,000 students were enrolled across all three of its campuses during the winter 2022 intake alone. Out of the 56,000, about 54% percent were international students. 

With such a large student population, you might wonder if you stand a chance of securing a spot at UW. The University of Washington acceptance rate stands at 55%. This means that for every 100 applicants, 55 stand a chance of getting into UW. Thus, if you meet the eligibility criteria, your chances of securing admission to the university are high! So, let us begin by understanding what the criteria for eligibility at UW are. 

UW Eligibility Criteria 

The eligibility criteria for the University of Washington are as follows: 

• You must have an aggregate score of 60% or above in academics
• You must have a valid GRE or GMAT score
• You must have a well-drafted Statement of Purpose and Letters of Recommendation
• You must take a language proficiency test —  either the IELTS or TOEFL 

While these are the general requirements for UW on the whole, the requisites may differ depending on the program you choose to apply to. Hence, ensure that you review the program-specific requirements before you begin your application process.  Now, let us take a look at the courses offered at UW along with their fee structure. 

Courses Offered and Fees 

UW offers over 370  programs across 18 schools or departments. We will list some of the popular courses offered at the university along with their tuition fees. The courses offered at the university are as follows:  

Courses Offered	Tuition Fees
Master of Architecture	INR 28,68,000
Master of Data Science	INR 36,00,000
Master of  Aerospace Engineering	INR 25,30,000+
Master of Science in Information Management	INR 26,66,000+
Master of Business Administration	INR 51,00,000+
Master of Management	INR 54,00,000+
Master of Fine Arts	INR 26,40,000
Master of Science in Technology Innovation	INR 33,00,000
Master of Science in Business Analytics	INR 38,90,000+
Master of Professional Accounting	INR 19,33,000+

As you can see, studying at UW may cost you anywhere between INR 20 lakhs to INR 50 lakhs. While this is an expensive affair, the return on investment with UW is reasonably high. In fact, it is likely that you can receive remuneration within the first year of employment that is twice the amount you spend on your tuition. Let us move on to UW’s placement report for 2020 to understand this better. 

Placement Report 2020

The UW organises career fairs for its students throughout the year. Students get a chance to interact with potential recruiters at these fairs. As per the 2020 placement report provided by the Career and Internship Centre, over 56% of the students who graduated in 2020 have been employed at full-time jobs and about 17% are looking to study further. Out of the 56% of students to get employed, 98% of them have found a job in the US within a few months of their graduation. Some of the companies where UW alumni have been employed include Google, EY, Accenture, Amazon, Deloitte, Oracle, Microsoft, T-Mobile, and the University of Washinton itself. Some of the popular job sectors students were employed in along with the anticipated salaries offered are as follows: 

Job Sectors	Salary Offered
Project Management	INR 79,00,000
Executive Management	INR 68,00,000
Media, Communication, and Advertising	INR 72,00,000
Finances	INR 89,00,000
Pharmaceuticals	INR 83,45,000

As you can see, the average salary offered after graduating from UW is anywhere between INR 60,00,000 to INR 80,00,000. 

We have tried our best to provide you with an overview of the University of Washington along with its history,  courses offered, tuition fees, and placement record. Thus, we hope that this information aids you in making an informed choice!