This is your place to make a meaningful impact.
From our place in the beautiful, rugged Pacific Northwest, you’ll be within reach of industry giants and innovators working to solve real-world problems every day. You’ll get a world-class, interdisciplinary education in an environment where all perspectives are valued and brilliant careers are launched in service of the public good.
#20 and #21
among undergraduate and graduate programs, respectively
26.5%
faculty are women compared to 18% nationally
54%
In-state first-year admission rate; 68% for transfer applicants
~$3 million
in scholarships awarded by the College and its departments
Find your way to change the world
Solving global challenges starts long before graduation. Our coursework puts students in collaboration with expert faculty and industry leaders to design for practical needs, from urban design in India to oxygen in nearby hospitals.
Join a diverse community
Inclusive excellence is central to our mission of empowering engineers to be agents of change in their communities and beyond. We’re proud recipients of the Carnegie Foundation’s Elective Classification for Community Engagement.
Work with renowned, supportive faculty
Our faculty includes more than 30 members of the National Academy of Engineering and over 90 NSF CAREER awardees—giving students access to exceptional mentors and research experiences that launch impactful engineering careers.
Participate in world-class research
As part of a top public research university, we bring together disciplines, industries and communities to take on today’s most pressing challenges. Our students are active contributors to this work—learning through hands-on research that prepares them to create, innovate and lead.
Launch your career
Undergraduates tackle large scale issues with industry sponsors through senior capstone projects. Students also have access to industry opportunities through the Career Center @ Engineering, and graduate to an average starting salary of $95,000.
Connect with fellow engineering students
Find and collaborate with peers who share your passion in a student club, community, or competition group. Undergraduates can start strong living in the Engineering Living Learning Community, and join Emerging Leaders in Engineering to develop skills for success and impact.
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Get one of the best values in higher education
Join the future of engineering—without the financial barriers. Over 60% of UW undergraduates receive financial assistance, and the Husky Promise guarantees that undergraduate tuition is covered for Pell grant-eligible Washington state residents. That helps 68% of undergraduates leave UW with no known debt.