University of Washington Bothell
University of Washington Bothell at a Glance
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About University of Washington Bothell
According to Wikipedia, The University of Washington Bothell is a public university in Bothell, Washington. It is a university in the University of Washington system. It was founded in 1989 and is located just northwest of the junction of Interstate 405 and State Route 522, and it shares a campus with Cascadia College. UW Bothell was ranked by CNBC as No.1 "Pay off the most" public college in the nation in 2020.
University of Washington Bothell Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,776 | 91% | 86% | 68% | 1320 | 33 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2023; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does University of Washington Bothell Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $13,472 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $8,974 |
| 30K - 48K | $7,447 |
| 48K - 75K | $9,181 |
| 75K - 110K | $11,354 |
| 110K+ | $28,012 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do University of Washington Bothell Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former University of Washington Bothell students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $83,105 a year, and 91% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
University of Washington Bothell's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 6,884 | 6,227 | 657 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is University of Washington Bothell?
University of Washington Bothell is located at 18115 Campus Way NE, Bothell, WA 98011-8246.
How Safe is University of Washington Bothell?
Like every college that receives federal student aid, University of Washington Bothell publishes an annual security report with its campus crime statistics and safety policies. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, University of Washington Bothell has a violent crime rate of 0.02% and a property crime rate of 0.05%. Bothell has a violent crime rate of 0.12% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 1.39%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is University of Washington Bothell Known For?
University of Washington Bothell is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Biology
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Earth Sciences
- Physics
- Political Science
- Mathematics
- Medical
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Philosophy
- Business
- Communications
- Education
University of Washington Bothell's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much University of Washington Bothell's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
University of Washington Bothell ranks #608 in the U.S. and #2659 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesUniversity of Washington Bothell ranks #618 in the U.S. and #3568 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
engineering DegreesUniversity of Washington Bothell ranks #623 in the U.S. and #2810 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesUniversity of Washington Bothell ranks #642 in the U.S. and #2554 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
earth-science DegreesUniversity of Washington Bothell ranks #746 in the U.S. and #3163 worldwide for influence in Physics.
physics DegreesUniversity of Washington Bothell ranks #917 in the U.S. and #3952 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesUniversity of Washington Bothell ranks #969 in the U.S. and #3816 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesUniversity of Washington Bothell ranks #1248 in the U.S. and #4294 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesUniversity of Washington Bothell ranks #1327 in the U.S. and #3462 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesUniversity of Washington Bothell ranks #1363 in the U.S. and #4373 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
sociology DegreesUniversity of Washington Bothell ranks #1399 in the U.S. and #4645 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
philosophy DegreesUniversity of Washington Bothell ranks #1482 in the U.S. and #5396 worldwide for influence in Business.
business DegreesUniversity of Washington Bothell ranks #1848 in the U.S. and #6885 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesUniversity of Washington Bothell ranks #2013 in the U.S. and #7617 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesWho Are University of Washington Bothell's Most Influential Faculty?
University of Washington Bothell's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Earth Sciences, Biology, and Computer Science. Here are some of University of Washington Bothell's most famous faculty:
