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Washington state community and technical college (WACTC) transfer admissions data

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 Engineering100%
Industrial & Systems Engineering100%
Materials Science & Engineering100%
Civil Engineering96%
Chemical Engineering86%
Electrical and Computer Engineering79%
Mechanical Engineering71%
Human Centered Design and Engineering70%
Bioengineering57%
Aeronautics & Astronautics46%
Computer Science30%
Computer Engineering30%

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

202320242025
40%67%33%

Entering transfer GPA for first-choice Aeronautics & Astronautics applicants (2023-2025)

3.76-4.003.51-3.753.26-3.503.01-3.25<=3.00
69%19%6%6%0

Admit rate for first-choice Bioengineering applicants

202320242025
40%60%75%

Entering transfer GPA for first-choice Bioengineering applicants (2023-2025)

3.76-4.003.51-3.753.26-3.503.01-3.25<=3.00
75%0%13%0%13%

Admit rate for first-choice Chemical Engineering applicants

202320242025
100%100%72%

Entering transfer GPA for first-choice Chemical Engineering applicants (2023-2025)

3.76-4.003.51-3.753.26-3.503.01-3.25<=3.00
45%26%19%10%3%

Admit rate for first-choice Civil Engineering applicants

202320242025
92%100%94%

Entering transfer GPA for first-choice Civil Engineering applicants (2023-2025)

3.76-4.003.51-3.753.26-3.503.01-3.25<=3.00
22%34%28%16%8%

Admit rate for first-choice Computer Engineering and Computer Science applicants

202320242025
31%29%28%

Entering transfer GPA for first-choice Computer Engineering and Computer Science applicants (2023-2025)

3.76-4.003.51-3.753.26-3.503.01-3.25<=3.00
85%7%5%2%2%

Admit rate for first-choice Electrical & Computer Engineering applicants

202320242025
92%80%71%

Entering transfer GPA for first-choice Electrical & Computer Engineering applicants (2023-2025)

3.76-4.003.51-3.753.26-3.503.01-3.25<=3.00
67%19%11%3%3%

Admit rate for first-choice Environmental Engineering applicants

202320242025
100%100%100%

Entering transfer GPA for first-choice Environmental Engineering applicants (2023-2025)

3.76-4.003.51-3.753.26-3.503.01-3.25<=3.00
43%21%21%14%21%

Admit rate for first-choice Human Centered Design & Engineering applicants

202320242025
60%83%71%

Entering transfer GPA for first-choice Human Centered Design & Engineering applicants (2023-2025)

3.76-4.003.51-3.753.26-3.503.01-3.25<=3.00
69%19%6%6%0%

Admit rate for first-choice Industrial Engineering applicants

202320242025
100%100%100%

Entering transfer GPA for first-choice Industrial Engineering applicants (2023-2025)

3.76-4.003.51-3.753.26-3.503.01-3.25<=3.00
50%35%5%10%15%

Admit rate for first-choice Materials Science & Engineering applicants

202320242025
100%100%100%

Entering transfer GPA for first-choice Materials Science & Engineering applicants (2023-2025)

3.76-4.003.51-3.753.26-3.503.01-3.25<=3.00
30%27%30%13%20%

Admit rate for first-choice Mechanical Engineering applicants

202320242025
80%79%62%

Entering transfer GPA for first-choice Mechanical Engineering applicants (2023-2025)

3.76-4.003.51-3.753.26-3.503.01-3.25<=3.00
44%22%26%8%3%