The final major university ranking of the 2019 study abroad season, the U.S. News Best Global Universities ranking, was finalized yesterday. Looking at the overall rankings, some schools that ranked lower in the U.S. News National Universities ranking have performed exceptionally well in the global rankings.
Among them, the most surprising is the University of Washington, which ranked 59th in the U.S. News National Universities ranking but jumped to 10th in the global rankings, leaving many students feeling confused.
In fact, although both are U.S. News lists, the factors examined in the Best Global Universities ranking are completely different from those in the U.S. National Universities ranking. The global ranking primarily focuses on research quality and has little to do with undergraduate education. The U.S. National Universities ranking, however, includes factors such as undergraduate admission scores and places more emphasis on the undergraduate experience.
Of course, the University of Washington must have its own merits to stand out in the research-focused U.S. News Best Global Universities ranking. Today, let us take a closer look at this university~
Overview of the University of Washington
Ranking: No. 59 in the 2019 U.S. News National Universities ranking
Nature: Public research university, Quarter system
Student Enrollment: A total of 52,346 students, with 74% being undergraduates and 7,863 international students
Acceptance Rate: 46%
Student-Faculty Ratio: 19 to 1
International Student Percentage: 15%
Tuition: $36,898
SAT: Reading and Writing 590-690; Math 600-730
ACT: Composite 27-32; English 25-33; Math 27-33
The University of Washington (UW) is undoubtedly one of the most outstanding public universities in the world. Since 1974, the massive research funding received by the University of Washington annually has consistently ranked among the top three of all universities globally, and it enjoys a high reputation in the international academic community. The university's focused research has a profound impact on individual students, Seattle, the United States, and even the entire world.
Through fearless research and funding, the university leads young people into an infinite future, turning ideas into influence, and changing lives and the world. This is what the University of Washington has always championed. Through global innovation initiatives promoted by the school, the University of Washington also collaborates with schools around the world and has received support from Microsoft.