University of Washington

Seattle, WA
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    Faculty & Research

    208 faculty · 264 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Electrical Engineering41 faculty · 31 courses avg h-index 31.1 #15 of 34 in Electrical & Computer Engineering
    Daniel Kirschen, Donald W. and Ruth Mary Close Professor h-index 80
    Notable: “Modeling of Lithium-Ion Battery Degradation for Cell Life Assessment” (2016) · 1,092 citations
    Blake Hannaford, Professor h-index 68
    Notable: “Measurement and modeling of McKibben pneumatic artificial muscles” (1996) · 1,572 citations
    Shwetak N. Patel, Washington Research Foundation Entrepreneurship Endowed Professor h-index 62
    Notable: “Experimental Security Analysis of a Modern Automobile” (2010) · 1,835 citations
    Mo Li, Professor h-index 58
    Notable: “Mie theory for light scattering by a spherical particle in an absorbing medium” (2001) · 371 citations
    Courses: Undergraduate Research Exploration Seminar · Computer Hardware Skills · Introduction to Signal Conditioning · Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering · Circuit Theory · Programming for Signal and Information Processing Applications +25 more
    Computer Science40 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 36.6 #16 of 88 in Computer Science
    Matthew Golub, Assistant Professor h-index 133
    Notable: “Ultrasensitive fluorescent proteins for imaging neuronal activity” (2013) · 7,102 citations
    Dieter Fox, Professor h-index 94
    In robotics, artificial intelligence, and state estimation. The goal of his research is to enable systems to interact with people and their environment in an intelligent way. A lot of his work focuses on perception and its connection to
    Notable: “PoseCNN: A Convolutional Neural Network for 6D Object Pose Estimation in Cluttered Scenes” (2018) · 2,102 citations
    Michael Ernst, Professor h-index 72
    Notable: “Defects4J: a database of existing faults to enable controlled testing studies for Java programs” (2014) · 1,336 citations
    Simon Shaolei Du, Assistant Professor h-index 67
    Notable: “Long short-term memory neural network for traffic speed prediction using remote microwave sensor data” (2015) · 2,149 citations
    Courses: Computer Science Principles · Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science A · Introduction to Computer Programming I · Introduction to Computer Programming II · Introduction to Computer Programming III · Science and Art of Digital Photography +34 more
    Economics36 faculty · 32 courses avg h-index 21.1 #49 of 104 in Economics
    Stephen Turnovsky, Ford and Louisa Van Voorhis Professor of Economics h-index 59
    Economic Growth International Macroeconomics Macroeconomics Public Economics Biography
    Notable: “Models of Monetary Economies.” (1981) · 397 citations
    Charles Nelson, Professor Emeritus h-index 49
    Notable: “Trends and random walks in macroeconmic time series” (1982) · 4,679 citations
    Yanqin Fan, Castor Professor of Economics h-index 33
    Econometrics Nonparametric Statistics Optimal Transport Biography Ph.D., Economics, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada, 1990
    Theo S. Eicher, Castor Professor of Economics h-index 32
    Development Economics Economic Growth International Finance International Trade Macroeconomics Biography Ph.D., Economics, Columbia University, 1994
    Notable: “Default priors and predictive performance in Bayesian model averaging, with application to growth determinants” (2009) · 326 citations
    Courses: Advanced Placement (AP) Economics: Micro · Advanced Placement (AP) Economics: Macro · Introduction to Microeconomics · Introduction to Macroeconomics · Economics of Sports · Economic Analysis of Everyday Decisions +26 more
    Biology34 faculty · 25 courses avg h-index 29.7 #11 of 68 in Biology
    Carl Bergstrom, Professor h-index 58
    Notable: “Maps of random walks on complex networks reveal community structure” (2008) · 4,689 citations
    Lauren Buckley, Professor h-index 55
    Notable: “Global imprint of climate change on marine life” (2013) · 2,223 citations
    P. Dee Boersma, Professor h-index 51
    Notable: “The global contribution of forage fish to marine fisheries and ecosystems” (2012) · 438 citations
    Takato Imaizumi, Professor h-index 48
    Notable: “The ELF4–ELF3–LUX complex links the circadian clock to diurnal control of hypocotyl growth” (2011) · 930 citations
    Courses: Introductory Biology · Sex, Death, and Evolution · Evolution and Human Behavior · Survey of Physiology · Current Controversies in Biology · Introduction to Conservation Biology +19 more
    Mechanical Engineering32 faculty · 36 courses avg h-index 25.5 #40 of 70 in Mechanical Engineering
    Steve Brunton, Boeing Professor in AI & Data-Driven Engineering h-index 69
    Xu Chen, Bryan T. McMinn Endowed Research Professor; Associate Professor h-index 67
    Notable: “Low-Temperature Sintering with Nano-Silver Paste in Die-Attached Interconnection” (2007) · 343 citations
    Ramulu Mamidala, Boeing Pennell Professor h-index 53
    Notable: “Fatigue performance evaluation of selective laser melted Ti–6Al–4V” (2014) · 863 citations
    John Palmore Jr., Assistant Professor h-index 46
    Notable: “Continental-scale analysis of shallow and deep groundwater contributions to streams” (2021) · 190 citations
    Courses: Introduction to Visualization and Computer-Aided Design · Visualization and Computer-Aided Design Laboratory · Kinematics and Dynamics · Engineering Thermodynamics · Introduction to Heat Transfer · Introduction to Fluid Mechanics +30 more
    Sociology20 faculty · 30 courses avg h-index 15.4 #7 of 39 in Sociology
    Kyle Crowder, Department Chair, Blumstein-Jordan Professor of Sociology h-index 51
    Notable: “Escaping Distressed Neighborhoods: Individual, Community, and Metropolitan Influences” (1997) · 531 citations
    Katherine Beckett, Professor, S. Frank Miyamoto Professor of Sociology h-index 36
    Notable: “Governing Social Marginality” (2001) · 514 citations
    Sara Curran, Professor of Sociology h-index 23
    Notable: “Engendering migrant networks: The case of Mexican migration” (2003) · 402 citations
    Nathalie Williams, Professor h-index 19
    Notable: “Measures of Human Mobility Using Mobile Phone Records Enhanced with GIS Data” (2015) · 115 citations
    Courses: Survey of Sociology · American Society · Stability and Change in American Society · Evolution and Revolution: Comparative Social Change · Introduction to Urban Sociology · War, Peace, and the Sociology of Survival +24 more

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About University of Washington. University of Washington in Seattle, WA reports an overall acceptance rate of 39.0%, an SAT middle 50% of 1330–1500, a class size of 7,196, and a yield of 26.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Flagship WA public. Strong CS and engineering. Urban Seattle campus. No early round.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    University of Washington: key admissions facts

    University of Washington's overall acceptance rate is 39.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Washington's SAT middle-50% range is 1330–1500 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at University of Washington is about 3.83 (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Washington's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 26.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at University of Washington for families earning under $75,000 is about $8,564 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · University of Washington on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does University of Washington cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $5,890 per year in net price at University of Washington, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $28,234 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $12,567 per year after grants and scholarships.

    University of Washington: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$5,890
    $30,001–$48,000$7,234
    $48,001–$75,000$12,567
    $75,001–$110,000$19,890
    Over $110,000$28,234
    Tuition (in-state, before aid)$12,260
    Tuition (out-of-state, before aid)$43,494
    Room and board$18,405

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at University of Washington?

    University of Washington's overall acceptance rate is 39.0%, based on the most recent Common Data Set.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for University of Washington?

    Admitted students at University of Washington typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1330–1500 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.83, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into University of Washington?

    Getting into University of Washington is difficult: it admits 39.0% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does University of Washington offer early decision or early action?

    University of Washington does not offer a binding early-decision or early-action round; applicants apply in the regular round.

    How much does University of Washington cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at University of Washington — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $8,564 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does University of Washington cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $5,890 per year in net price at University of Washington, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $28,234 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $12,567 per year after grants and scholarships.

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