The UW Tacoma campus exists on land of the Puyallup people, and we are honored to have developed a strong partnership with the Puyallup Tribe of Indians as the official tribal sponsor of UW Tacoma.
The University of Washington Tacoma is an urban-serving university providing access for students that transforms families and communities. UW Tacoma’s diverse student body includes a broad range of backgrounds, ages, interests and experience. More than 80% of our students transfer to UW Tacoma from area community colleges or other universities. Serving nearly 5,500 students, UW Tacoma offers a vibrant campus setting; top-drawer faculty known for their teaching ability; a rigorous, interdisciplinary curriculum; and high standards of social responsibility.