Seattle, Washington

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The University of Washington (UW, and informally U-Dub or U Dub) is a public research university in Seattle, Washington, United States. Founded in 1861, it is one of the oldest universities on the West Coast of the United States. The university has a 700-acre (2.8 km2) main campus in the city's University District, with satellite campuses in nearby cities of Tacoma and Bothell. Overall, UW encompasses more than 500…
National rank
Ranked #16 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
National rank
Ranked #19 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
World rank
Ranked #25 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
World rank
Ranked #25 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
National Universities
Ranked #42 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
National rank
1400 NE Campus Parkway, Seattle, Washington, 98195-4550
Visit University SiteRanked #50 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
Total CoA (on-campus): $34,552
Room & Board: $17,982
Books & Supplies: $900
Receive Aid: 55%
Avg Grant Aid: $14,390
Pell Grant Recipients: 17%
Total CoA (on-campus): $63,906
Room & Board: $17,982
Books & Supplies: $900
Receive Aid: 55%
Avg Grant Aid: $14,390
Pell Grant Recipients: 17%