UW freshman applications set record

Freshman applications for fall 2016 are up 18 percent when compared to the same time last year, and UW officials say big increases from outside Washington speak to the university's rising reputation. Select a point to see application numbers.

Freshman applications

In-state

Out-of-state

International

Enrollment of in-state versus out-of-state and international students

In-state

Out-of-state

International

4,283

4,300

1,116

2,200 total*

1,393

2015

2016 (projected)

These numbers do not include the 1,237 transfer students, mostly from Washington community colleges.

*Admissions plans to enroll 2,200 students in all from out-of-state and international categories

Source: UW Office of Admissions

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