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Current UW non-engineering students admissions data

The data on this page represents current University of Washington students enrolled at the Seattle Campus. By advancing engineering education and producing engineers who develop solutions that improve our lives, the College of Engineering is making a positive impact in Washington state.

73%

of all current UW student applicants are offered admission into an engineering major†*

 

† All engineering majors except computer science. Data reflects spring 2023–autumn 2025.
*Approximately, each year

Applicants admitted to their first-choice major

While some majors have more capacity, all are actively seeking applicants who are major-ready.

Top choice major% admitted to major
Materials Science & Engineering100%
Environmental Engineering100%
Industrial Engineering95%
Civil Engineering94%
Bioengineering79%
Chemical Engineering78%
Mechanical Engineering75%
Electrical & Computer Engineering65%
Human Centered Design & Engineering56%
Aeronautics & Astronautics49%
Computer Engineering28%
Computer Science28%

Admissions profile by major

Admission rates and average GPAs for current UW students can fluctuate significantly by major and from year to year. To enhance your chances, explore majors that resonate with your career ambitions and consider applying to multiple majors for which you are eligible.

Historically more constrained: In the past three years, the number of students applying to this major has significantly exceeded the available spots.

Admission rate for applicants applying to A&A as first-choice major

202320242025
43%64%38%

GPA of students admitted during this time

4.00-3.763.75-3.513.50-3.263.25-3.01<=3.00
22%28%33%11%6%

Admission rate for applicants applying to BioE as first-choice major

202320242025
66%82%86%

GPA of students admitted during this time

4.00-3.763.75-3.513.50-3.263.25-3.01<=3.00
42%34%8%15%2%

Admission rate for applicants applying to ChemE as first-choice major

202320242025
86%100%69%

GPA of students admitted during this time

4.00-3.763.75-3.513.50-3.263.25-3.01<=3.00
24%38%22%10%6%

Admission rate for applicants applying to CivE as first-choice major

202320242025
100%100%90%

GPA of students admitted during this time

4.00-3.763.75-3.513.50-3.263.25-3.01<=3.00
17%21%24%18%20%

Admission rate for applicants applying to CS and CE as first-choice major

202320242025
33%29%20%

GPA of students admitted during this time

4.00-3.763.75-3.513.50-3.263.25-3.01<=3.00
88%11%1%0%0%

Admission rate for applicants applying to ECE as first-choice major

202320242025
88%67%50%

GPA of students admitted during this time

4.00-3.763.75-3.513.50-3.263.25-3.01<=3.00
43%34%16%3%4%

Admission rate for applicants applying to EnvE as first-choice major

202320242025
100%100%100%

GPA of students admitted during this time

4.00-3.763.75-3.513.50-3.263.25-3.01<=3.00
24%28%14%17%17%

Admission rate for applicants applying to HCDE as first-choice major

202320242025
39%49%90%

GPA of students admitted during this time

4.00-3.763.75-3.513.50-3.263.25-3.01<=3.00
36%28%16%13%7%

Admission rate for applicants applying to IE as first-choice major

202320242025
100%100%92%

GPA of students admitted during this time

4.00-3.763.75-3.513.50-3.263.25-3.01<=3.00
11%5%21%53%11%

Admission rate for applicants applying to MSE as first-choice major

202320242025
100%100%100%

GPA of students admitted during this time

4.00-3.763.75-3.513.50-3.263.25-3.01<=3.00
17%14%13%31%26%

Admission rate for applicants applying to ME as first-choice major

202320242025
87%78%64%

GPA of students admitted during this time

4.00-3.763.75-3.513.50-3.263.25-3.01<=3.00
40%26%15%10%10%