Sophomore looking for STEM/Bioengineering safety schools

[ucbalumnus]

@anotha1bitesthedust

I am pretty confident that I can get into UW Seattle (admissions rate 49%) and even if I don’t get in to the College of Engineering, in-state tuition should be low and the UW is still a great school.

https://www.engr.washington.edu/admission/directtocollege/faq says that:

@University of Washington College of Engineering

If you are admitted to the UW but not admitted Direct to College, it is unlikely you will be able to pursue an engineering degree. While the option exists to apply to engineering majors via the competitive pathway at the end of sophomore year, space is anticipated to be VERY limited as demand for engineering degrees far exceeds available space. If your primary objective is to study engineering, consideration of other engineering schools where you have been directly admitted to the college or major is strongly encouraged.

If you decide to attend the UW and are not admitted Direct to College, you should be prepared to pursue a major outside of the College of Engineering.