University of Washington Mechanical Engineering ME_UW_noW

Admission

BSME admission and enrollment statistics

Data for Direct to College (DTC) admission is not yet available.

ME considers a variety of factors beyond cumulative and prerequisite GPAs in its admission process. Selection is also based on your personal statement, overall academic track record, and the potential for success as an ME major and in the profession. We encourage prospective students to schedule an appointment with undergraduate advising to understand how to be a competitive applicant.

Early admission

Admission year 2017 2016 2015 2014
Total applicants 211 207 180 182
Applicants offered admission 85 88 86 52
% of applicants offered admission 40% 43% 48% 29%
% of applicants offered admission who enrolled 64% 63% 65% 75%
Average prerequisite GPA of offers 3.75 3.74 3.75 3.77
Average cumulative GPA of offers 3.73 3.72 3.70 3.75

Upper division admission

Admission year 2017 2016 2015 2014
Total applicants 303 283 316 322
Applicants offered admission 111 110 136 123
% of applicants offered admission 37% 39% 43% 38%
% of applicants offered admission who enrolled 86% 77% 80% 81%
Average prerequisite GPA of offers 3.60 3.62 3.55 3.60
Average cumulative GPA of offers 3.62 3.61 3.56 3.6