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.
68%
of all current UW student applicants are offered admission into an engineering major†*
Applicants admitted to their first-choice major
While some majors have more capacity, all are actively seeking applicants who are major-ready.
GPA profile for current UW students admitted to their first-choice major
GPAs are one of many factors we consider as part of our holistic application process. When we review applications, we consider multiple factors, including curriculum rigor, grade trends, application essays and resumes.
| First-choice major | Cumulative GPA Self-reported. Includes credits and GPA from all colleges and universities attended. | |
|---|---|---|
| Mean | Low | |
| Aeronautics & Astronautics | 3.75 | 3.06 |
| Bioengineering | 3.74 | 3.15 |
| Bioresource Science & Engineering | 3.13 | 2.77 |
| Chemical Engineering | 3.62 | 2.97 |
| Civil Engineering | 3.48 | 2.03 |
| Computer Engineering | 3.83 | 2.08 |
| Computer Science | 3.83 | 2.08 |
| Electrical & Computer Engineering | 3.69 | 3.13 |
| Environmental Engineering | 3.48 | 2.81 |
| Human Centered Design & Engineering | 3.66 | 2.25 |
| Industrial Engineering | 3.57 | 2.90 |
| Materials Science & Engineering | 3.45 | 1.79 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 3.69 | 3.07 |