Study at University of Washington Seattle Campus
Founded in 1861, the University
of Washington, or UW, is a public research university in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is the largest university in the northwestern United States and the oldest public university on the west coast. According to the Academic Ranking
of World Universities in 2008, UW was placed 16th among the world's top universities. The university
offers various degrees and programs through the following academic divisions: -
College of Architecture and Urban Planning
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College of Arts and Sciences
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College of Education
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College of Engineering
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College of Forest Resources
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College of Ocean and Fishery Sciences
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College of the Environment
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Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs
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Information School
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Michael G. Foster School of Business
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School of Dentistry
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School of Law
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School of Medicine
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School of Nursing
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School of Pharmacy
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School of Public Health and Community Medicine
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School of Social Work
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The Graduate School
University of Washington's sports teams are nicknamed the Huskies.
Profile of University of Washington Seattle CampusThe main campus
of University of Washington Seattle is in Seattle, WA (a large city). The school is a public school. University
of Washington Seattle offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
Course Topics
The school
offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. University of Washington Seattle students most commonly major in a field related to mathematics, science, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
University
of Washington Seattle Selectivity
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, SAT verbal scores
of half of students were 520 to 650. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores
of 560 or more.
FacultyThe school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at University
of Washington Seattle are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
Student Enrolment
In 2007, the school had 40, 218 enrolled students.
Student LifeStudent athletes at University
of Washington Seattle belong to the Pacific-10 Conference for major sports. University of Washington Seattle Programs and Degrees General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors | Liberal Arts | 3, 064 | economics, political science, English, sociology, history, anthropology, library science, area studies, . . . | Science | 1, 270 | biochemistry, chemistry, anatomical sciences, biology, physiology, physics, neurobiology, microbiology, . . . | Business and Management | 1, 093 | business management, accounting, finance, marketing, auditing, MIS, entrepreneurship, human resources | Engineering | 889 | electrical engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, biomedical engineering, industrial engineering, materials engineering, . . . | Therapy and Counselling | 466 | psychology, physical therapy, educational psychology, clinical psychology | Media | 448 | communication studies, journalism, digital communications, political communication | Medicine | 436 | medicine, pharmacy, public health, dentistry, public health courses, oral pathology, pharmaceutical chemistry, orthodontology, . . . | Family and Social Work | 404 | social work, public administration, public policy analysis, social work courses, housing | Law | 350 | law, legal studies, legal research, tax law, advanced legal research | Education and Teaching | 307 | education, special ed, educational administration, curriculum and instruction, educational admin and supervision, music teaching, ESL instruction, math teaching, . . . | Computer Science and Engineering | 289 | computer science, computer and info science, computer engineering, information technology, information science | Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 214 | registered nursing | Architecture and Planning | 208 | architecture, urban planning, landscape architecture | Mathematics | 198 | mathematics, applied mathematics courses, applied mathematics, computational mathematics, statistics, math | Conservation and Resource Management | 195 | fisheries sciences, environmental science, forestry, environmental studies, wildlife management, forest management, urban forestry, forest production, . . . | Medical Support and Technology | 190 | audiology and speech pathology, physician assistant, clinical lab tech, orthotist/prosthetist, audiology, clinical and medical lab science, comparative animal medicine | Religion and Philosophy | 120 | philosophy, religion, Islamic studies, Jewish studies | Medical administration | 117 | health care administration, environmental health, medical records admin, medical informatics, occupational health, pharmacy courses | Music | 101 | music, violin, guitar, and strings, piano, musicology, conducting, voice, music theory and composition, music management, . . . | Drama and Performing Arts | 101 | drama, dance, acting, theatre design, directing, stagecraft, various performing arts | Fine Arts | 95 | art history and criticism, painting, sculpture, ceramics, metal and jewelry, textile arts | Art Studies | 94 | art studies | Real Estate and Construction Management | 53 | construction management | Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 40 | nutrition sciences, occupational therapy | Design | 24 | graphic design | Photography and Commercial Art | 12 | photography | Contact: University of Washington SeattleUniversity
of Washington Seattle Campus
1400 NE Campus Parkway
Seattle, WA 98195-4550
General Phone: (206) 543-2100
http: //www.washington.edu
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