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.
Admission statistics
85%
of WA state community and technical college applicants were admitted to engineering majors †
71%
of WA state community and technical college applicants were admitted to their first choice engineering major †
83%
of all transfer applicants were admitted into an engineering major *
† All engineering majors except computer engineering and computer science. Data reflect autumn 2023–autumn 2025.
*Approximately, each year
WACTC transfers admitted to their first-choice major
We are committed to providing Washington state residents with the opportunity for a leading-edge engineering education that will prepare them for successful careers.
While some majors have more capacity, all are actively seeking transfer applicants who are major-ready.
| Top choice major | % admitted to major |
|---|---|
| Environmental Engineering | 100% |
| Industrial & Systems Engineering | 100% |
| Materials Science & Engineering | 100% |
| Civil Engineering | 96% |
| Chemical Engineering | 86% |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 79% |
| Mechanical Engineering | 71% |
| Human Centered Design and Engineering | 70% |
| Bioengineering | 57% |
| Aeronautics & Astronautics | 46% |
| Computer Science | 30% |
| Computer Engineering | 30% |
Admissions profile by major
Admission rates and average GPAs for incoming transfer 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 a couple of options.
Admit rate for first-choice Aeronautics & Astronautics applicants
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 40% | 67% | 33% |
Entering transfer GPA for first-choice Aeronautics & Astronautics applicants (2023-2025)
| 3.76-4.00 | 3.51-3.75 | 3.26-3.50 | 3.01-3.25 | <=3.00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69% | 19% | 6% | 6% | 0 |
Admit rate for first-choice Bioengineering applicants
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 40% | 60% | 75% |
Entering transfer GPA for first-choice Bioengineering applicants (2023-2025)
| 3.76-4.00 | 3.51-3.75 | 3.26-3.50 | 3.01-3.25 | <=3.00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75% | 0% | 13% | 0% | 13% |
Admit rate for first-choice Chemical Engineering applicants
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 100% | 100% | 72% |
Entering transfer GPA for first-choice Chemical Engineering applicants (2023-2025)
| 3.76-4.00 | 3.51-3.75 | 3.26-3.50 | 3.01-3.25 | <=3.00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45% | 26% | 19% | 10% | 3% |
Admit rate for first-choice Civil Engineering applicants
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 92% | 100% | 94% |
Entering transfer GPA for first-choice Civil Engineering applicants (2023-2025)
| 3.76-4.00 | 3.51-3.75 | 3.26-3.50 | 3.01-3.25 | <=3.00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22% | 34% | 28% | 16% | 8% |
Admit rate for first-choice Computer Engineering and Computer Science applicants
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 31% | 29% | 28% |
Entering transfer GPA for first-choice Computer Engineering and Computer Science applicants (2023-2025)
| 3.76-4.00 | 3.51-3.75 | 3.26-3.50 | 3.01-3.25 | <=3.00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85% | 7% | 5% | 2% | 2% |
Admit rate for first-choice Electrical & Computer Engineering applicants
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 92% | 80% | 71% |
Entering transfer GPA for first-choice Electrical & Computer Engineering applicants (2023-2025)
| 3.76-4.00 | 3.51-3.75 | 3.26-3.50 | 3.01-3.25 | <=3.00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67% | 19% | 11% | 3% | 3% |
Admit rate for first-choice Environmental Engineering applicants
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 100% | 100% | 100% |
Entering transfer GPA for first-choice Environmental Engineering applicants (2023-2025)
| 3.76-4.00 | 3.51-3.75 | 3.26-3.50 | 3.01-3.25 | <=3.00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43% | 21% | 21% | 14% | 21% |
Admit rate for first-choice Human Centered Design & Engineering applicants
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 60% | 83% | 71% |
Entering transfer GPA for first-choice Human Centered Design & Engineering applicants (2023-2025)
| 3.76-4.00 | 3.51-3.75 | 3.26-3.50 | 3.01-3.25 | <=3.00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69% | 19% | 6% | 6% | 0% |
Admit rate for first-choice Industrial Engineering applicants
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 100% | 100% | 100% |
Entering transfer GPA for first-choice Industrial Engineering applicants (2023-2025)
| 3.76-4.00 | 3.51-3.75 | 3.26-3.50 | 3.01-3.25 | <=3.00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50% | 35% | 5% | 10% | 15% |
Admit rate for first-choice Materials Science & Engineering applicants
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 100% | 100% | 100% |
Entering transfer GPA for first-choice Materials Science & Engineering applicants (2023-2025)
| 3.76-4.00 | 3.51-3.75 | 3.26-3.50 | 3.01-3.25 | <=3.00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% | 27% | 30% | 13% | 20% |
Admit rate for first-choice Mechanical Engineering applicants
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 80% | 79% | 62% |
Entering transfer GPA for first-choice Mechanical Engineering applicants (2023-2025)
| 3.76-4.00 | 3.51-3.75 | 3.26-3.50 | 3.01-3.25 | <=3.00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44% | 22% | 26% | 8% | 3% |