Average SAT Score for the University of Washington (2025-26 Data)
Key Takeaways
- The middle 50% of the University of Washington's Fall 2025 first-year class at Seattle scored 1320 to 1502 on the SAT, with a median of 1440 (Common Data Set 2025-26).
- By section, the middle 50% scored 650 to 740 in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and 650 to 780 in Math.
- Only 19.12% of the Fall 2025 class submitted SAT scores and 4.89% submitted ACT scores; 62.90% of SAT submitters scored between 1400 and 1600.
- UW has permanently removed its SAT/ACT requirement. Reviewers do not see scores, though scores of 1400 SAT or above may be considered for a handful of students.
- UW's application deadline for autumn entry is November 15, and test scores, if sent, are due by December 31 of the year you apply.
Table of Contents
- What does “middle 50%” mean for SAT scores?
- University of Washington SAT scores for the Fall 2025 class
- Does the University of Washington require the SAT?
- When are the University of Washington application deadlines?
- How selective is the University of Washington for international students?
- How should you read your SAT score against these numbers?
The middle 50% of the University of Washington’s Fall 2025 first-year class at Seattle scored 1320 to 1502 on the SAT, with a median of 1440. On the sections, Reading and Writing ran 650 to 740 and Math 650 to 780. Only 19.12% of the class submitted SAT scores, because UW no longer requires them (University of Washington Seattle Common Data Set 2025-26, section C9).
Those figures come from the Common Data Set, the standard report universities publish about their own entering class. Below: what the numbers mean, the full score breakdown, UW’s testing policy, and how to read your own score against them.
What does “middle 50%” mean for SAT scores?
The middle 50% is the range between the 25th and 75th percentile of enrolled students. At UW Seattle, a quarter of the Fall 2025 SAT-submitting class scored 1320 or below, a quarter scored 1502 or above, and half scored in between. It describes students who enrolled, not every student who was admitted, and it covers only those who sent SAT scores.
That last point matters more at UW than at most universities. Fewer than one in five enrolled students submitted the SAT, so the range describes a small, self-selected group: students with high scores are the ones most likely to send them. It is not a cut-off, and 62.90% of the students who did submit scored between 1400 and 1600.
University of Washington SAT scores for the Fall 2025 class
| Measure | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT total | 1320 | 1440 | 1502 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 650 | 710 | 740 |
| SAT Math | 650 | 730 | 780 |
| Measure | Fall 2025 entering class |
|---|---|
| Students who submitted SAT scores | 19.12% (1,364 students) |
| Students who submitted ACT scores | 4.89% (349 students) |
| SAT submitters scoring 1400–1600 | 62.90% |
| SAT submitters scoring 700–800 in Reading and Writing | 58.43% |
| SAT submitters scoring 700–800 in Math | 63.64% |
Source for every figure: University of Washington Seattle Common Data Set 2025-26, section C9 (percentiles and submission rates) and the SAT score-range table that follows it, published by the university’s Office of Planning and Budgeting. Retrieved 6 October 2026. The next Common Data Set, for the Fall 2026 class, will replace these figures.
Does the University of Washington require the SAT?
No, for most applicants. UW’s admissions office says that “The University of Washington permanently removed the SAT/ACT requirement for incoming students,” and that “when reading your application, the reviewers will not see your test scores, if provided. However, high test scores (1400 SAT/31 ACT or above) may be considered for a handful of students who may not otherwise be admitted” (University of Washington Admissions, test scores).
Two groups are still required to send a score: homeschooled applicants, and applicants from schools with non-standard grading. If you self-report scores in the application, UW says you “may be asked to provide official scores from the testing agency if your scores are used in our admission decision,” and it superscores when you send more than one sitting (University of Washington Admissions, test scores).
When are the University of Washington application deadlines?
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Application opens | August 15 |
| Application deadline (summer and autumn quarters) | November 15 |
| Test score deadline | December 31 |
| Admission decisions | March 1–15 |
Source: University of Washington Admissions, dates and deadlines, retrieved 6 October 2026. The page lists the dates without a year; for autumn 2027 entry, the application deadline falls on November 15, 2026. If you are sending a score, it must arrive by December 31 of the year you apply.
How selective is the University of Washington for international students?
For the Fall 2025 class at Seattle, 72,933 students applied, 30,446 were admitted and 7,129 enrolled. Of those, 13,054 applicants were international students, 4,653 were admitted and 691 enrolled (Common Data Set 2025-26, section C1, residency breakdown). By our calculation from those figures, that is an admit rate of about 41.7% overall and about 35.6% for international applicants.
How should you read your SAT score against these numbers?
At UW the score is optional, and reviewers do not see it unless it is used for the small group of applicants UW names, at 1400 or above. So the useful question is whether your score sits clearly above that line. If it does, it can be worth sending; if it does not, it cannot be held against you. If you have a practice-test result, estimate your SAT score with our SAT score calculator and see how close each section is to the class’s median.
If you have not sat a full test yet, start with a free full-length SAT practice test to get a baseline. For a structured plan to raise it, the SAT self-prep course covers both sections. And if UW is one of several US universities on your list, talk to an admissions counsellor about your university shortlist.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average SAT score for the University of Washington?
UW reports percentiles rather than an average. The median SAT score of its Fall 2025 first-year class at Seattle was 1440, and the middle 50% scored 1320 to 1502 (UW Seattle Common Data Set 2025-26, section C9).
What SAT score do you need for the University of Washington?
None is required. UW has permanently removed its SAT/ACT requirement and does not state a minimum. For reference, a quarter of the Fall 2025 SAT submitters scored 1320 or below and a quarter scored 1502 or above.
Does the University of Washington require the SAT?
Not for most applicants. UW says it permanently removed the SAT/ACT requirement. Homeschooled applicants and applicants from schools with non-standard grading are still required to submit SAT or ACT scores.
Does UW look at SAT scores if I send them?
UW says reviewers will not see your test scores when reading your application. However, high scores, 1400 SAT or 31 ACT and above, may be considered for a handful of students who may not otherwise be admitted.
What SAT Math score do University of Washington students have?
The middle 50% of the Fall 2025 SAT submitters scored 650 to 780 in Math, with a median of 730. 63.64% of SAT submitters scored between 700 and 800 in Math.
What SAT Reading and Writing score do University of Washington students have?
The middle 50% of the Fall 2025 SAT submitters scored 650 to 740 in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, with a median of 710. 58.43% scored between 700 and 800 in this section.
How many University of Washington students submit SAT scores?
Few. In the Fall 2025 class, 19.12% of enrolled first-year students (1,364) submitted SAT scores and 4.89% (349) submitted ACT scores, so the SAT range describes a small, self-selected group.
Can I self-report my SAT score to the University of Washington?
Yes. UW says that if you self-report scores in your application, you may be asked for official scores from the testing agency if your scores are used in the admission decision. UW superscores multiple sittings.
How many international students does the University of Washington admit?
For the Fall 2025 class at Seattle, 13,054 international students applied, 4,653 were admitted and 691 enrolled (Common Data Set 2025-26, section C1). That is an admit rate of about 35.6% for international applicants, against about 41.7% overall, by our calculation.
When is the University of Washington application deadline?
UW’s application deadline for summer and autumn quarters is November 15, so November 15, 2026 for autumn 2027 entry. Test scores, if you send them, are due by December 31, and decisions are released March 1 to 15.
