The University of Washington College of Engineering (UW Engineering) is the engineering school of the university. In autumn 2018, the college had an enrollment of 8,125 students.[2]
Type | Public |
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Established | 1901[1] |
Parent institution | University of Washington |
Dean | Nancy Allbritton |
Academic staff | 269[2] |
Students | 8,125[2] |
Undergraduates | 5,388[2] |
Postgraduates | 2,746[2] |
Location | , , U.S. 47°39′15″N 122°18′16″W / 47.654281°N 122.304453°W |
Website | engr.washington.edu |
Founded in 1901.
Faculty of UW Engineering have included 27 members of the National Academy of Engineering, 32 Sloan Foundation Research Award recipients, and two MacArthur Foundation Fellows.[3]
In autumn 2017, the college began a "Direct to College" admission process by which prospective freshman can apply directly to the college to be assured a place in an engineering major. Accepted students must still meet minimum progress requirements to enter a major. The process was created in response to the growing competition at the college, where fewer than half of undergraduates who apply to major in engineering are accepted.[4]