admissions

November 24, 2019

Becoming a Husky

The University of Washington's admissions process is vetted and values-driven to produce a talented, diverse student body.

December 1, 2007

Record enrollment

There are more students attending all three UW campuses than ever before, the UW Office of Admissions announced.

September 1, 2002

Admissions upheld

U.S. District Judge Thomas Zilly ruled that the University of Washington School of Law did not break any laws in a highly publicized “reverse discrimination” lawsuit.

September 1, 2000

4,935 freshmen

The University of Washington is preparing for its largest incoming class ever as 4,935 new freshmen are expected to attend when Fall Quarter starts Sept. 25.

December 1, 1998

Impact of I-200

Initiative 200, which would dismantle affirmative action programs in state government, was approved by Washington state voters 58 percent to 42 percent in the mid-term election held Nov. 3.

September 1, 1998

Competitive class

A record number of Washington state high school graduates applied to the University of Washington in 1998, but there are fewer slots for new freshmen.

June 1, 1998

Less room for students

While higher education saw some advances in the last legislative session, UW officials also saw signs that access to a college education may be shrinking.

September 1, 1997

Freshman class breaks record; dorms at capacity

The University of Washington expects 4,400 freshmen this fall, breaking the record of 4,373 set in 1965.

September 1, 1996

UW welcomes largest freshman class since 1965

UW officials anticipate the largest class of new freshmen in 31 years when about 4,090 start classes.

March 1, 1996

To handle the coming wave of students, we need can-do spirit

Today, faced with the echo of that original baby boom, the attitude is all too gloomy.

UW prepares for a tidal wave of students in next century

A population wave, primarily the "echo" of the original, post-World War II baby boom, is hitting, with 17- to 22-year-olds who expect the same access to college that their moms and dads had.

December 1, 1995

Higher graduation rate frees up space for freshmen

Student numbers at the University of Washington are right on target for 1995-96, with 33,996 enrolled at the beginning of Fall Quarter.