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The University of Washington admitted 41.7% of its 72,933 applicants for the Class of 2029, keeping the admissions process highly selective. Although Class of 2030 figures are not out yet, securing one of the 30,446 acceptance letters demands a compelling academic profile.
University of Washington Acceptance Rate: Class of 2029
Official Class of 2030 figures are not public yet. The most recent cycle with Common Data Set numbers is the Class of 2029, when University of Washington admitted 30,446 of 72,933 applicants, an acceptance rate of 41.7%.[1] This page is updated as soon as the Class of 2030 figures are published.
University of Washington Waitlist Statistics
For the Class of 2029, University of Washington offered a waitlist place to 15,363 applicants, of whom 8,350 accepted it, and 2,252 were ultimately admitted.[1] That is a 27.0% admit rate among students who stayed on the list.
| Class | Offered a place | Accepted a place | Admitted off the waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 15,363 | 8,350 | 2,252 |
Admitted Student Test Scores (Class of 2029)
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored:[1]
- SAT (combined mid-50%): 1300–1520 (EBRW 650–740, Math 650–780)
- ACT composite (mid-50%): 30–34
The combined SAT range is the sum of the two section ranges, not a true composite percentile.
University of Washington Yield Rate
Of the 30,446 students admitted to the Class of 2029, 7,129 enrolled, a yield rate of 23.4%.[1] Yield is what the university is really managing when it sets an admit rate, so it moves the acceptance rate more than application volume does.
What This Means for Your Application
- Expect fierce competition: With 72,933 students applying for the Class of 2029, you must find ways to distinguish yourself in a massive applicant pool.
- Maximize your SAT: Aim for a combined SAT score between 1300 and 1520 to remain competitive with the middle half of admitted students.
- Target high ACT scores: Earning an ACT composite score between 30 and 34 places you right alongside the typical admitted applicant.
- Push your math skills: The math SAT range of 650 to 780 shows that strong quantitative abilities are highly valued by the admissions committee.
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