{"id":22132,"date":"2022-05-13T09:31:05","date_gmt":"2022-05-13T09:31:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/?p=22132"},"modified":"2026-10-29T20:16:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T20:16:05","slug":"why-uw-bothell","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/admissions\/why-uw-bothell","title":{"rendered":"Why UW Bothell"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\n    <div class=\"responsive-embed widescreen\">\n        <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The UW Bothell Distinction with Chancellor Kristin G. Esterberg\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8SQRk9PL4Ms?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>    <\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span>Find your place<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span>UW Bothell is a student-centered, mid-sized campus with over 6,000 students, 330 faculty, five schools, more than 40 degree programs, and direct access to the big-school resources of the tri-campus University of Washington.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n    \n            <a class=\"bothell-link-block link-block-1 bothell-link-block--margin-top \"\n           style=\"color:var(--wp--custom--color--purple-300)\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/admissions.uwb.edu\/register\/requestinfo\"\n                    >\n                            <span class=\"bothell-link-block__label\">Join our mailing list<\/span>\n                                        <span class=\"bothell-link-block__label-icon bothell-link-block__label-icon--alt\">\n                                        <span class=\"bothell-link-block-dark-purple\">\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 28.28 42.26\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\">\n  <path d=\"m5.4 42.26 22.87-21.27L5.18 0 0 5.71 16.97 21 .27 36.5l5.14 5.76Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/>\n<\/svg>                    <\/span>\n                <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-200-color has-text-color has-link-color has-h-2-font-size wp-elements-dd64217601567e72b5b2f28f8e7f29e3\">Debt Free<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2025-26, 75% of undergraduate students and 70% of graduate students graduated debt free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-200-color has-text-color has-link-color has-h-2-font-size wp-elements-2752f31937e7ab78dfda0b91fe314509\">One UW<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a Husky, you have access to resources at three UW campuses and earn the same UW diploma.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-200-color has-text-color has-link-color has-h-2-font-size wp-elements-7d2ac31c269a655c64be4751c7dca90c\">Top Value<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UW Bothell ranks No. 2 in Washington for both Best Value In-State and Best Value among Regional Universities West. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-box-shadow is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/why-uw-bothell-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24321\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/why-uw-bothell-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/why-uw-bothell-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/why-uw-bothell-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/why-uw-bothell-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/why-uw-bothell-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);flex-basis:60%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learning beyond the classroom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At UW Bothell, \u201cconnected learning\u201d brings together what you learn in class, the projects you work on with others, and the research you take part in. These experiences are then applied to current and complex issues beyond campus, providing students with skills and experience before they graduate.<\/p>\n\n\n    \n            <a class=\"bothell-link-block link-block-2 bothell-link-block--margin-top \"\n           style=\"color:var(--wp--custom--color--purple-300)\"\n           href=\"\/admissions\/why-uw-bothell\/academics\"\n                    >\n                            <span class=\"bothell-link-block__label\">Explore academics<\/span>\n                                        <span class=\"bothell-link-block__label-icon bothell-link-block__label-icon--alt\">\n                                        <span class=\"bothell-link-block-dark-purple\">\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 28.28 42.26\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\">\n  <path d=\"m5.4 42.26 22.87-21.27L5.18 0 0 5.71 16.97 21 .27 36.5l5.14 5.76Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/>\n<\/svg>                    <\/span>\n                <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-box-shadow is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Being part of a community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Being part of the UW Bothell community means finding ways to work together, on and off campus, to address the challenges we face in Washington state and around the world. It\u2019s part of the UW mission to work \u201ctogether undaunted for a world of good&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n    \n            <a class=\"bothell-link-block link-block-3 bothell-link-block--margin-top \"\n           style=\"color:var(--wp--custom--color--purple-300)\"\n           href=\"\/admissions\/why-uw-bothell\/student-life\"\n                    >\n                            <span class=\"bothell-link-block__label\">Explore student life<\/span>\n                                        <span class=\"bothell-link-block__label-icon bothell-link-block__label-icon--alt\">\n                                        <span class=\"bothell-link-block-dark-purple\">\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 28.28 42.26\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\">\n  <path d=\"m5.4 42.26 22.87-21.27L5.18 0 0 5.71 16.97 21 .27 36.5l5.14 5.76Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/>\n<\/svg>                    <\/span>\n                <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/10\/why-uw-bothell-007.jpg\" alt=\"Student speaking at podium at graduation.\" class=\"wp-image-26686\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/10\/why-uw-bothell-007.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/10\/why-uw-bothell-007-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/10\/why-uw-bothell-007-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/10\/why-uw-bothell-007-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-box-shadow is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"434\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/10\/academics-coil-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26692\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/10\/academics-coil-edited.jpg 434w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/10\/academics-coil-edited-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);flex-basis:60%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepare for your career<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span>UW Bothell&#8217;s mission is to make a four-year degree more accessible and achievable for more students, provide an excellent UW educational experience that can transform lives, and prepare our students to succeed after graduation in life, work and the community.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n    \n            <a class=\"bothell-link-block link-block-4 bothell-link-block--margin-top \"\n           style=\"color:var(--wp--custom--color--purple-300)\"\n           href=\"\/admissions\/why-uw-bothell\/career-connections\"\n                    >\n                            <span class=\"bothell-link-block__label\">Explore career connections<\/span>\n                                        <span class=\"bothell-link-block__label-icon bothell-link-block__label-icon--alt\">\n                                        <span class=\"bothell-link-block-dark-purple\">\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 28.28 42.26\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\">\n  <path d=\"m5.4 42.26 22.87-21.27L5.18 0 0 5.71 16.97 21 .27 36.5l5.14 5.76Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/>\n<\/svg>                    <\/span>\n                <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-200-color has-text-color has-link-color has-h-4-font-size wp-elements-6f6ce97f27a68d210a11de5063ea4abd\">A campus shaped by nature<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The natural surroundings and sustainable design are an important part of the UW Bothell campus. Take a walk along the <a href=\"\/wetland\">North Creek Wetland<\/a> boardwalk and explore the green spaces around campus. <br><\/p>\n\n\n    \n            <a class=\"bothell-link-block link-block-5 bothell-link-block--margin-top \"\n           style=\"color:var(--wp--custom--color--purple-300)\"\n           href=\"\/admissions\/visit\"\n                    >\n                            <span class=\"bothell-link-block__label\">Visit our campus<\/span>\n                                        <span class=\"bothell-link-block__label-icon bothell-link-block__label-icon--alt\">\n                                        <span class=\"bothell-link-block-dark-purple\">\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 28.28 42.26\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\">\n  <path d=\"m5.4 42.26 22.87-21.27L5.18 0 0 5.71 16.97 21 .27 36.5l5.14 5.76Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/>\n<\/svg>                    <\/span>\n                <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n    <\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/08\/why-uw-bothell-campus001-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Modern brick campus buildings with lawn, trees and a forested hillside.\" class=\"wp-image-26126 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/08\/why-uw-bothell-campus001-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/08\/why-uw-bothell-campus001-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/08\/why-uw-bothell-campus001-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/08\/why-uw-bothell-campus001-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/08\/why-uw-bothell-campus001.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:90px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/08\/why-uw-bothell-campus003-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view of a highway curving through a forested area with water and buildings nearby.\" class=\"wp-image-26121 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/08\/why-uw-bothell-campus003-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/08\/why-uw-bothell-campus003-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/08\/why-uw-bothell-campus003-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/08\/why-uw-bothell-campus003-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/08\/why-uw-bothell-campus003.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-200-color has-text-color has-link-color has-h-4-font-size wp-elements-3ceaf218486e253345f0e27f0467f45e\">Your connection to the Pacific Northwest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UW Bothell is located in the heart of the Puget Sound region, about a mile from downtown Bothell. The city is known for its historic Main Street, outdoor recreation and a growing number of restaurants, breweries, coffee shops and boutique stores. Downtown Seattle is approximately 30 to 45 minutes away by car or bus.<\/p>\n\n\n    \n            <a class=\"bothell-link-block link-block-6 bothell-link-block--margin-top \"\n           style=\"color:var(--wp--custom--color--purple-300)\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Updated-Regional-Map-Dec22.pdf\"\n                    >\n                            <span class=\"bothell-link-block__label\">Download a map of regional attractions<\/span>\n                                        <span class=\"bothell-link-block__label-icon bothell-link-block__label-icon--alt\">\n                                        <span class=\"bothell-link-block-dark-purple\">\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 28.28 42.26\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\">\n  <path d=\"m5.4 42.26 22.87-21.27L5.18 0 0 5.71 16.97 21 .27 36.5l5.14 5.76Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/>\n<\/svg>                    <\/span>\n                <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:90px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-200-color has-text-color has-link-color has-h-4-font-size wp-elements-bc81b8e864456caa311e2a836fcd4ed8\">Take a virtual tour of campus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a virtual walk around UW Bothell and explore the campus from wherever you are.<\/p>\n\n\n    \n            <a class=\"bothell-link-block link-block-7 bothell-link-block--margin-top \"\n           style=\"color:var(--wp--custom--color--purple-300)\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/tour.concept3d.com\/share\/EtIbaC36P\/stop\/1\"\n                    >\n                            <span class=\"bothell-link-block__label\">Launch the virtual campus tour<\/span>\n                                        <span class=\"bothell-link-block__label-icon bothell-link-block__label-icon--alt\">\n                                        <span class=\"bothell-link-block-dark-purple\">\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 28.28 42.26\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\">\n  <path d=\"m5.4 42.26 22.87-21.27L5.18 0 0 5.71 16.97 21 .27 36.5l5.14 5.76Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/>\n<\/svg>                    <\/span>\n                <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n    <\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/08\/why-uw-bothell-campus002-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"People gathered under a purple UW Bothell umbrella.\" class=\"wp-image-26125 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/08\/why-uw-bothell-campus002-1024x683.jpg 1024w, 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