About University Of Washington - Tacoma
The University of Washington Tacoma is a public university in Tacoma, Washington, and one of the three campuses of the University of Washington system. It serves students in the South Puget Sound region and is located in downtown Tacoma. The campus is known for its urban setting and strong ties to the surrounding community.
UW Tacoma offers undergraduate and graduate study across a range of fields through its schools and programs. Areas commonly associated with the campus include business, education, engineering, nursing, social work, and interdisciplinary liberal arts and sciences. The university emphasizes access, applied learning, and community-engaged education.
- Public university and part of the University of Washington system
- Urban campus located in downtown Tacoma
- Community-engaged learning is a notable part of the campus identity
- Transfer credit review is handled through official university processes
- Regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities