Electrical Engineering

Admissions

Electrical Engineering Program Admission

Applicants are evaluated based on their academic performance, completion of core requirements and prerequisites, along with a personal statement providing the application committee with a compelling understanding of the student’s interest in the degree program and the University of Washington Bothell.

Prospective students who would like admission advising may contact an admissions advisor to make an appointment.

Transfer students - how to apply

Transfer students applications for the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering are available online.

  1. Check the UW Bothell admissions page for application deadlines.
  2. Complete core requirements and prerequisites
  3. Provide one official transcript from each college or university you have attended. Note: If you have attended a Washington state community college(s), please have your transcript(s) sent electronically (NOT faxed). In, addition please provide an official high school transcript.
  4. Complete the online application with a Personal Statement and $60 application fee.

UW Bothell students - how to apply


Admission Prerequisites

Students must complete all of the following coursework prior to admission to the BSEE program. A grade of 2.0 or equivalent is required in all courses applied to the BSEE degree. The Electrical Engineering major is competitive, completion of the prerequisite courses does not guarantee admission. The average GPA in the prerequisite courses for students offered admission for the Autumn 2017 quarter was a 3.5.

Calculus

  • STMATH 124 - Calculus 1
  • STMATH 125 - Calculus 2
  • STMATH 126 - Calculus 3

Physics

  • B PHYS 121 or PHYS 121 - Mechanics
  • B PHYS 122 or PHYS 122 - Electromagnetism and Oscillatory Motion

Chemistry

  • B CHEM 143/144 or CHEM 142 – General Chemistry 1

English Composition

  • Any college-level English Composition course

Community College Equivalencies

Approved equivalencies from Washington Community and Technical Colleges for the above prerequisites are available through the Equivalency Guide.


Enrollment & graduation data

Enrollment & graduation data for EE students
Academic Year Total Fall enrollment New Fall enrollment Number of graduates
2009-2010 25 - -
2010-2011 50 - -
2011-2012 94 - 19
2012-2013 107 - 17
2013-2014 143 - 22
2014-2015 212 52 56
2015-2016 217 74 64
2016-2017 227 99 72
2017-2018 210 83 90
2018-2019 201 51 69
2019-2020 207 45 73
2020-2021 200 36 87
2021-2022 176 30 70
2022-2023 146 26