University of Washington

US News Rank: #42Online Program: MBASeattle, WA, 98195Setting: Urban

School Overview

University of Washington is located in Seattle, WA, and offers a distinctive educational experience. The university is ranked #42 in National Universities by U.S. News & World Report (2026). It is also recognized as #16 in Top Public Schools. The school features an urban setting and serves 40,754 undergraduate students. With an acceptance rate of 39%, University of Washington is moderately selective. The average high school GPA of incoming freshmen is 3.8. A 20:1 student-faculty ratio provides an environment conducive to individualized academic attention. About 29% of classes enroll fewer than 20 students, fostering an intimate learning environment. Top fields of study at University of Washington include Computer Science (13%), Social Sciences (11%), and Biological Sciences (11%). Those who major in Computer Science can expect a median salary of $121,341. The average net price for students receiving financial aid is $13,404. University of Washington achieves a four-year graduation rate of 74%. The application deadline is Nov. 15. University of Washington is committed to academic excellence and preparing students for success in their chosen fields through a combination of classroom learning and hands-on experience.
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Academics & Admissions

  • Acceptance Rate: 39%
  • High School GPA: 3.8
  • Graduation Rate (4yr): 74%
  • Student-Faculty Ratio: 20:01
  • Classes Under 20: 29%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 40,754
  • Degrees Offered: Bachelor’s Degree

Cost & Financial Aid

  • Food & Housing: $18,405
  • Annual Cost: $13,404
  • Avg Need-Based Aid: $22,254
  • Application Deadline: Nov. 15

Official Website

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College Rankings

Popular Majors

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
13% of students | Avg Salary: $121,341
Social Sciences
11% of students | Avg Salary: $82,655
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
11% of students | Avg Salary: $69,087
Engineering
9% of students | Avg Salary: $102,468
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
9% of students | Avg Salary: $75,229

MBA Program Overview

The application deadline for the online MBA programs at University of Washington (Foster), a public school, is May 8. One hundred percent of students are already employed when they first enroll. For these programs, all of the online classes are recorded and archived. Students should also note that the online MBA programs at University of Washington (Foster) are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the gold standard of business school accreditation.
Our quarterly 4-5 day in-person immersions give students invaluable experience connecting with classmates, alumni, staff, and faculty. Students spend the days expanding their business acumen in class with their professors, cohorts, and teams, as well as engaging in networking and professional development opportunities. Student engagement/networking events are planned for the evenings. Our quarterly in-person immersions are truly a unique and special aspect of the program and gives it its heart and soul. With students coming from more and more cities across the US, the value of these in person experiences multiply, creating more diversity and networking opportunities.
Our Career Management is also one of our strongest aspects and most students enter our program because of our alumni ROI of 64% job change during the program and 86% job change after the program. We have expanded our Career Management team and offerings that include more Cross Foster MBA networking and connections for all our working professional programs.

About the Online MBA Degree Program

Our quarterly 4-5 day in-person immersions give students invaluable experience connecting with classmates, alumni, staff, and faculty. Students spend the days expanding their business acumen in class with their professors, cohorts, and teams, as well as engaging in networking and professional development opportunities. Student engagement/networking events are planned for the evenings. Our quarterly in-person immersions are truly a unique and special aspect of the program and gives it its heart and soul. With students coming from more and more cities across the US, the value of these in person experiences multiply, creating more diversity and networking opportunities.
Our Career Management is also one of our strongest aspects and most students enter our program because of our alumni ROI of 64% job change during the program and 86% job change after the program. We have expanded our Career Management team and offerings that include more Cross Foster MBA networking and connections for all our working professional programs.

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Cost & Enrollment

  • Tuition/Credit: $1597.0
  • Online Enrollment: 147
  • Application Deadline: 2026-05-08 00:00:00
  • Program Type: MBA

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