Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is $12,817 for Washington residents and $42,171 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.88% for Washington residents and increased by 2.97% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount ($9,606) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,209.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for UWT is $13,186 for Washington residents and $43,422 for out-of-state students which is a 3.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 2.88% for Washington residents and increased by 2.97% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $19,530. The Living costs increased by 10.45% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.
You may want to compare the school to other Washington schools with tuition changes from last year at Washington colleges tuition change page.
UWT Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$12,458 $40,956$17,682
2023-2024$12,817$42,171$19,530
Change % 2023-20242.88%2.97%10.45%
2024-2025$13,186$43,422$21,571
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus - COA
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $18,807 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $32,685 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount ($10,220) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at UWT is $19,357 for Washington residents and $33,652 for out-of-state students which is a 3.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
UWT Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$18,273 $31,746$17,682
2023-2024$18,807$32,685$19,530
Change % 2023-20242.92%2.96%10.45%
2024-2025$19,357$33,652$21,571
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at UWT. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $384 for Washington residents and $1,362 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $834 for Washington residents and $1,494 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$373$1,323
2023-2024$384$1,362
2024-2025$395$1,402
Graduate2022-2023$810$1,451
2023-2024$834$1,494
2024-2025$859$1,538
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus - Tuition per Credit Hour
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between University of Washington-Tacoma Campus and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between University of Washington-Tacoma Campus and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus$12,817$42,171
University of Washington-Seattle Campus$12,643$41,997
Washington State University$12,997$29,073
Western Washington University$9,286$27,853
Eastern Washington University$8,353$25,892
Bellevue College$4,305$10,183

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UWT?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UWT is $53,630 for Washington residents and $176,093 for out-of-state students.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$13,049$13,285$13,526$13,771$53,630
Out-of-State$42,899$43,640$44,394$45,160$176,093
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$13,285$13,526$13,771$14,020$54,601
Out-of-State$43,640$44,394$45,160$45,940$179,134
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$13,526$13,771$14,020$14,274$55,589
Out-of-State$44,394$45,160$45,940$46,734$182,228
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$13,771$14,020$14,274$14,532$56,596
Out-of-State$45,160$45,940$46,734$47,541$185,375
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$14,020$14,274$14,532$14,795$57,620
Out-of-State$45,940$46,734$47,541$48,362$188,576

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $145,633 for Washington residents and $268,095 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$34,457$35,720$37,039$38,416$145,633
Out-of-State$64,307$66,075$67,907$69,806$268,095
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$35,720$37,039$38,416$39,855$151,030
Out-of-State$66,075$67,907$69,806$71,775$275,563
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$37,039$38,416$39,855$41,357$156,667
Out-of-State$67,907$69,806$71,775$73,817$283,305
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$38,416$39,855$41,357$42,927$162,555
Out-of-State$69,806$71,775$73,817$75,935$291,334
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$39,855$41,357$42,927$44,567$168,705
Out-of-State$71,775$73,817$75,935$78,133$299,661

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 67% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $84,605 for Washington residents and $207,067 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$19,200$20,463$21,782$23,159$84,605
Out-of-State$49,050$50,818$52,650$54,549$207,067
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$20,463$21,782$23,159$24,598$90,002
Out-of-State$50,818$52,650$54,549$56,518$214,535
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$21,782$23,159$24,598$26,100$95,639
Out-of-State$52,650$54,549$56,518$58,560$222,277
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$23,159$24,598$26,100$27,670$101,527
Out-of-State$54,549$56,518$58,560$60,678$230,306
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$24,598$26,100$27,670$29,310$107,677
Out-of-State$56,518$58,560$60,678$62,876$238,633

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus.
Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$12,817$900$19,530$42,171$900 $19,530
Graduate$18,807 $900$19,530$32,685 $900$19,530

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