University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
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University of Washington-Tacoma Campus: international tuition 45,111 USD per year, one-year total cost 67,548 USD, acceptance rate 82.5%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 110.
UW Tacoma says it considers international students for merit scholarships, but the specific scholarships on these pages are limited to Washington residents or U.S. citizens/permanent residents. Need-based aid, need-blind status and CSS Profile for international students are not stated.
Getting in. The school admits 82.5% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 4+ or Duolingo 110+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 67,548 USD, before any scholarship. 4 scholarships come with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet. Health insurance is 1,374 USD a year.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 15/11. You apply through Common App. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 11/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus?
International tuition is 45,111 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 67,548 USD.
Does University of Washington-Tacoma Campus offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. UW Tacoma says it considers international students for merit scholarships, but the specific scholarships on these pages are limited to Washington residents or U.S. citizens/permanent residents. Need-based aid, need-blind status and CSS Profile for international students are not stated.
What English scores does University of Washington-Tacoma Campus require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 110.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus?
The acceptance rate is 82.5%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
This figure combines tuition and fees, and the page does not separate tuition alone; it applies to international undergraduates for 2025-26, covering nine months (3 quarters).
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearApplications by January 15 are automatically considered for scholarships, but no sentence says international students are automatically considered too. The automatic award named is restricted to Washington residents.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages say nothing about whether admission decisions for international students take ability to pay into account, so this is unclear.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages mention only FAFSA/WASFA for need-based aid and never mention a CSS Profile or a separate international aid form, so this cannot be determined.
Scholarships at this school
ACCESS in STEM ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
The requirement lists US citizens, nationals, eligible noncitizens or permanent residents, but the page does not explicitly name international students as excluded, so exclusion is not firmly established.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: June 24, 2026 (final consideration)
ACCESS in STEM ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page lists eligible citizenship or immigration categories but does not confirm eligibility for a Vietnamese international student's visa status.
Deadline: June 24th, 2026 for final consideration.
Incoming First-Year Merit ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The scholarship is automatically considered for Washington legal residents, but the page does not explicitly exclude international students, so exclusion cannot be concluded.
Deadline: January 15
Mary Gates Research and Leadership ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page only says open to all undergraduates without addressing international students; it also supports current students' projects, so it is unclear for incoming first-years.
Deadline: October 26
UW Tacoma General ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
The scholarship is for Washington state residents, but the page does not mention international students or explicitly exclude them, so exclusion cannot be concluded.
Deadline: 2026-27 cycle closed; 2027-28 application opens Spring 2027
Admission requirements
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Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiA complete application needs full high school transcripts.Required
- English proficiencyiInternational applicants must provide proof of English proficiency, via test scores or an applicable exemption.Required
- EssaysiThe application requires a personal statement and an activities log.Required
- SATACTiOfficial SAT/ACT scores are optional for first-year admission.Optional
- Proof of fundsiProof of financial resources is required after admission, in order to receive the I-20 for F-1 visa status.Required
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Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2027
- Winter quarter priority application deadlineApplicationin0days
- Autumn early action application deadline (EA)Application+31 days
- Winter application closesApplication+31 days
- Autumn quarter priority application deadlineApplication+92 days
- Priority application and scholarship date (Autumn)Scholarship+92 days
- Enrollment Confirmation Deposit priority date (Autumn)Deposit+198 days
- Autumn application closesApplication+228 days
Credit for exams
AP scores of 3 or higher are considered for credit or course placement; the exact credit awarded depends on departmental policy.
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Programs
* U.S. median for this field — the school publishes no figure of its own.
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 11/10/2026How Duckling sources data