University of Washington - Seattle Reviews

  • 287 Reviews
  • Seattle (WA)
  • Annual Tuition: $40,740
90% of 287 students said this degree improved their career prospects
92% of 287 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Savannah
  • Reviewed: 3/17/2017
  • Degree: Biology
"I studied Neurobiology at the University of Washington Seattle from 2012 to 2016. I was a student-athlete on the track & field team as well as served as secretary for the Minority Association of Pre Health Students club. From my experiences, I would highly recommend the University of Washington to all prospective students. I give the University of the Washington 5/5 stars for quality of instruction. The reason being that most (95%) of my instructors had well organized class agendas and made their expectations very clear. But most importantly, most (95%) of my instructors actually cared about their students. Instructors would make time during their instruction to address questions students had even if it took time away from class. Instructors were extremely available for out-of-class communications; many even provided their cell phone number. Also, most instructors held comprehensive review sessions that accommodated the majority of the classes availability. These types of instructors really make the University of Washington's quality of instruction shine. Lastly, the University of Washington requires that at the end of each quarter students have the opportunity to anonymously review the quality of the class and the instructor. Online you can find a Class Catalog, which displays an average of these reviews. In this way you can see which classes have the highest quality of instruction; I chose all of my classes using this tool so I may have a different perspective on quality of instruction compared to other students. The rigor of curriculum was 5/5 stars for me. I took chemistry, biology, physics, and math classes before getting in the Neurobiology department. The rigor of science classes at the University of Washington runs high as the UW takes pride in being a world leader in STEM research. All of my classes, except for maybe Intro to Chemistry, pushed my thinking. Each year at the UW, I found that this push elicited growth as my GPA improved each year. Unlike high school, studying was no longer just an option, it became a life style. Although the material was hard, it was interesting to me, so the work paid off. I gave the University of Washington 2/5 stars for diversity. As a student of color, I found that I was often one of few or the only student of color in my classes. However, the University of Washington does provide services to minority students through the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity. Through OMA&D I had tutoring opportunities open to first generation students and minority students, which was critical for my success my first few years. I also had scholarships opportunities through OMA&D as well as participated in a summer program for pre health students called SMDEP. The UW also has many clubs on campus for minority students and holds events on campus such as the talk I attended my fourth year where we discussed the movement Black Lives Matter. Although I give the UW low rankings for diversity, recently President Anna President Ana Mari Cauce launched a Race and Equity Initiative in with the challenge that students, faculty, and staff take personal responsibility for addressing biases and improving our university culture. This indicates the Universities awareness and shows promise for some improvements in the future. I ranked Campus safety 4/5 stars. The campus has emergency phones scattered around campus, that will directly link you to police in case of emergency. They also have a program called Night Ride where students can use their Husky Card to take shuttles from various locations on campus to their apartments or dorms. I have used Night Ride a few times and was impressed to learn that you can get dropped off quite a far distance from campus. It runs from 8 pm to 1:30 am, which is great for students studying late on campus but don't feel safe walking home at night. I did not give UW the 5th star because I would have liked to see a larger campus security present, especially at night. I gave Earning Potential, Prepared for Career, Networking Opportunities, Satisfaction with Degree, and Career Advising all 5/5 stars. With my Neurobiology degree from the UW, I had confidence regarding my competitiveness as an applicant when applying to graduate schools. My professors within the department, specifically my professor for Neurobiology Systems, and my advisor all acted as mentors in helping me to decide my career path. They asked me questions that really provoked my thinking, such as simply asking me why I was interested in certain fields which really cleared some things up for me. This same professor helped me to get into contact with a student in the graduate school I was interested in. This student ended up letting me come to a few of her classes. My advisor helped me to get into a few research programs, one at Harborview and the other at a UW neighborhood clinic. Now, I was recently accepted to the Physical Therapy Doctorate program at the University of Washington. The experiences and opportunities the UW provided me as an undergrad were an integral part to my success and I am so happy to continue my education at this institution. If you get the opportunity to join the UW family, be sure to take it! It will be an experience to treasure!"
Paula
  • Reviewed: 3/9/2017
  • Degree: Electrical Engineering
"The University of Washington is a beautiful and excellent school, but is not for everyone. The level of rigor and the large size can make it seem overwhelming to many people. If you enjoy a challenge, are willing to make yourself a community of learners and friends, and do not require individual attention from your instructors very often, it is a great school for you."
Greg
  • Reviewed: 3/9/2017
  • Degree: Public Health
"I had a great experience at UW. The campus is beautiful, and there is a huge amount of classes and fields to choose from. Although most classes were very challenging, I got the sense that I was actually learning usable knowledge and that my instruction was high-quality. Definitely more of a studious feel compared to other state schools I've visited/attended."
Wally
  • Reviewed: 3/6/2017
  • Degree: Business
"The University of Washington and the Foster School of Business are exemplary. Makes me wish I still lived in Seattle area to visit the campus frequently. The Alumni association keeps me connected although I did two later degrees at other institutions. I have a Masters from City University and a doctorate from Capella University. Living and working situations prevented me from continuing at UofW. It is still the best, most community involved university I am aware of."
Eunji Tina Lee
  • Reviewed: 2/28/2017
  • Degree: Health Sciences
"The Speech and Hearing sciences degree at the University of Washington is aggressively growing and as a graduate program, UW stands at #3, nationwide. Unlike many BA degrees, the SPHSC undergraduate studies is supplied and equipped to prepare you for clinic first term of graduate school. The speech building is side by side to the clinic and just a few blocks down, we have the UW medical building and UW Autism Center which provides a wide spectrum of opportunities. I think if you map out your undergrad, UW is a resourceful facility with incredibly qualified staff."
Thuy
  • Reviewed: 2/27/2017
  • Degree: Public Health
"UW is by far the prettiest college I have attended. I strongly believe that this school is very diverse and many of the professors really cares about their students and is always available for additional help. Transportation around the area is great and there are many restaurants around."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 2/21/2017
  • Degree: Environmental Science
"Overall the University of Washington is a welcoming campus, but it does keep you on your feet. With intensive courses structured to further your studies and understanding of concepts, UW has proven to be a beneficial school. I've come out of UW knowing that the knowledge that I've received from this University will help me in pursuing a Masters Degree. Furthermore, UW has an abundant amount of resources, helping students in all fields in earning scholarships, internships, and careers. Their goal is to get their students into the work field with whichever degree they graduate with, and that is apparent. Being in a competitive environment has helped developed me and the people around me, to make sure we give our full effort at all times; something I am grateful for."
Bryanna
  • Reviewed: 2/19/2017
  • Degree: Health Sciences
"The University of Washington School of Medicine is an incredible program that will allow me the ability to become a well rounded, caring physician. UW-SOM has a mission to meet the medical needs of its community, including the W.W.A.M.I. region- Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho."
Melodie Reece
  • Reviewed: 2/19/2017
  • Degree: Law
"International Studies at the UW was really wonderful for building my own personal worldview and helped me think critically about the world. While my track was not particularly career-focused, I know I gained a lot of pertinent skills needed for the workforce and life just by attending. The faculty was incredible and the classroom experience was incredibly rewarding."
Anuj
  • Reviewed: 2/1/2017
  • Degree: MBA in Technology Management
"Great program for professionals who are working full-time jobs and looking to pursue a evening/weekend MBA program. The cohort system for TMMBA program is great as you are together with the same students for the entire length of the program, which helps with networking and building long lasting relationships."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 1/31/2017
  • Degree: Business
"It was great, i did evening MBA program and what was great was the networking"
Timothy Webster
  • Reviewed: 1/31/2017
  • Degree: Business
"The University of Washington's Foster School of Business has a top notch facility, built in recent years. The student body is not very diverse and the faculty is hit or miss depending on the course."
Female graduate Age 30
  • Reviewed: 1/31/2017
  • Degree: Biomedical Sciences
"The university is a large set up from a community collage, with many facilities for students to take advantage and numerous specialties. Despite the advantages,the campus does have some odd quirks that were available in my community collage such as paying or the extremely small desk sizes."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 1/24/2017
  • Degree: Economics
"It was a great college to be with great faculty and departments that are highly ranked in world rankings."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 1/24/2017
  • Degree: Social Work
"It was a nice experience, smaller classes, more diverse staff and curriculum."
Ray
  • Reviewed: 1/24/2017
  • Degree: Information Technology
"I enjoyed the classroom setting. The beginning classes were rather large and it was harder to learn. As I progressed, the classes became smaller and easier to learn."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 1/3/2017
  • Degree: Occupational Therapy
"UW's OT program is strong overall. There are some areas that could be improved upon, such as breadth and depth of pediatric class content. However, this program adequately prepares its graduates for passing the boards and doing fairly well on fieldwork."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 1/3/2017
  • Degree: Engineering
"Very poor experience. The school did not care about students or learning as much as pumping out degrees."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 1/3/2017
  • Degree: Business
"It was really good, overall. While we learnedĀ things well it was also so much fun. I particularly liked the professors and their commitment level."
Husky4Life
  • Reviewed: 1/3/2017
  • Degree: Library Science
"I think it's a great school, but it is easy to get lost. I personally got more out of small programs. It all comes down to a personality fit."