At UW Bothell, you’ll earn your University of Washington degree with an emphasis on experiential learning, hands-on undergraduate research and community engagement.
First-year students
First-year students have not attended a college or university following the summer of their high school graduation or obtaining their GED.
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Transfer students
Transfer students have completed (or will complete) college coursework from a regionally-accredited college or university before applying to UW Bothell.
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International students
International students live in countries other than the United States but wish to earn their undergraduate degree in the United States.
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BY THE NUMBERS
UW Bothell ranks No. 1 in the state of Washington for best value colleges.
In 2023-24, 72% of undergraduate students and 69% of graduate students graduated debt-free.
The average undergraduate class size is 32, with a faculty to student ratio of 18:1.
Academics
UW Bothell combines the best of both worlds — providing a small campus feel and small class sizes while offering the resources of a large university.
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Student life
Embark on your college journey at UW Bothell, where you’ll experience a vibrant and engaging student life while being supported by a dedicated community of learners.
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Career connections
Unleash your potential at UW Bothell, where your transformative education opens doors to limitless career connections and opportunities to make an impact.
EXPLORE CAREER CONNECTIONSWe are constantly striving for greater equity and inclusion, on and off campus
UW Bothell is committed to creating a community that advances equity, social justice, affirmation and excellence for all.
31%
of incoming first-year and 43% of incoming transfer students would be first in their immediate families to earn a four-year degree.
32%
of incoming first-year students and 38% of incoming transfer students are eligible for federal Pell Grants.
6%
students at UW Bothell are eligible for veterans benefits.
UW Bothell offers a rich experience, blending academic rigor with vibrant campus life. Thanks to small class sizes, this allows personalized attention from dedicated faculty, fostering meaningful relationships and deep engagement in your education.
Ahmed Mohamad Class of 2024, B.A. in Business Administration
I chose to attend UW Bothell because I knew I would have opportunities to connect with my professors, and I appreciated UW Bothell’s support for first-generation, transfer, and undocumented students.
Miriam Bandala Class of 2024, B.A. in Business Administration
A glimpse of student life at Bothell
