UW BOTHELL AT A GLANCE
A quick (re)introduction to who we are
Alumni Outcomes
UW Bothell alumni number more than 33,000, living and working in communities across Washington.
Approximately 75% of alumni are employed in their field of study.
Among public, four-year universities in Washington, UW Bothell graduates earn the highest early-career wages, according to the state’s Education Research & Data Center.
On average, alumni earn more than $100,000 annually, according to 2025 Lightcast data.
Current Students
UW Bothell enrolls 5,478 undergraduate students and 586 graduate students, as of fall quarter 2024, for a total of 6,064 students.
Incoming undergraduates for fall 2025 have an average GPA of 3.75.
About 90% of UW Bothell students come from Washington state.
By multiple measures, our student body is one of the most diverse in the state.
A third of incoming students will be the first in their families to earn a four-year degree.
Serving the Region
Ranked No. 1 for best value education in Washington state by PayScale (2024).
Two-thirds of UW Bothell alumni live within 25 miles of campus — creating real impact in communities around UW Bothell.
The employers who hire the most UW Bothell alumni include Amazon, Boeing, Costco, Microsoft, Providence, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Swedish Health Services, T-Mobile, University of Washington and Washington state.
UW Bothell generated $394.2 million in total economic impact in Washington state during fiscal year 2024.
Sustainability
UW Bothell’s grounds are maintained without the use of pesticides.
100% of UW Bothell’s electricity comes from renewable sources.
UW Bothell diverted more than 1,200 pounds of reusable goods from landfills in 2023–24 through campus donation and recycling efforts.
Home to a 58-acre restored wetland, UW Bothell maintains a sustainable floodplain ecosystem that is certified Salmon Safe.