By advancing engineering education and producing engineers who develop solutions that improve our lives, the College of Engineering is making a positive impact in Washington state.
81%
of WA state community and technical college applicants were admitted to engineering majors †
75%
of all transfer applicants are offered admission into an engineering major *
20%
of engineering students earning a bachelor’s degree were admitted as a transfer*
*Approximately, each year
† All engineering majors except computer science. Data reflect autumn 2022–autumn 2024.
WACTC transfers admitted to their first-choice major
We are committed to providing Washington state residents with the opportunity for a leading edge engineering education that will prepare them for successful careers.
While some majors have more capacity, all are actively seeking transfer applicants who are major-ready.
GPA profile for WACTC transfers admitted to their first-choice major
GPAs are part of our holistic application process. When we review applications, we consider multiple factors, including curriculum rigor, grade trends, application essays and resumes.
| First-choice major | Transfer GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Mean | Low | |
| Aeronautics & Astronautics | 3.64 | 2.63 |
| Bioengineering | 3.65 | 2.98 |
| Bioresource Science & Engineering | 3.34 | 3.00 |
| Chemical Engineering | 3.52 | 2.87 |
| Civil Engineering | 3.48 | 2.83 |
| Computer Engineering | 3.81 | 2.92 |
| Computer Science | 3.84 | 2.25 |
| Electrical & Computer Engineering | 3.65 | 2.72 |
| Environmental Engineering | 3.47 | 2.72 |
| Human Centered Design & Engineering | 3.82 | 3.47 |
| Industrial Engineering | 3.60 | 2.87 |
| Materials Science & Engineering | 3.30 | 2.78 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 3.66 | 2.54 |