University of Washington Tacoma: what international applicants need

What are University of Washington Tacoma's application deadlines for 2026–27?

University of Washington Tacoma has 2 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on November 15, 2026 and Regular Decision on May 31, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is University of Washington Tacoma's acceptance rate?

82.5% for students who started in fall 2024: University of Washington Tacoma admitted 3,357 of its 4,068 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does University of Washington Tacoma require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

It depends. University of Washington Tacoma requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (November 15, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (May 31, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is May 1, 2027: scores on May 14, 2027, registration by April 16, 2027 (late registration April 20, 2027).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

How much is University of Washington Tacoma's application fee for international students?

University of Washington Tacoma's application fee is $75 for international applicants: $15 more than the $60 US applicants pay.

Does University of Washington Tacoma accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. University of Washington Tacoma accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does University of Washington Tacoma accept?

University of Washington Tacoma doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does University of Washington Tacoma require?

University of Washington Tacoma doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does University of Washington Tacoma require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. University of Washington Tacoma requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does University of Washington Tacoma have?

73 of University of Washington Tacoma's 4,207 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 1.7%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does University of Washington Tacoma cost for international students?

University of Washington Tacoma is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $43,404 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $13,168). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $16,371. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $64,257 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source