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-Seattle Campus is $12,643 for Washington residents and $41,997 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.28% for Washington residents and increased by 3.09% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($12,520) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,581.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for UW is $13,057 for Washington residents and $43,293 for out-of-state students which is a 3.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 3.28% for Washington residents and increased by 3.09% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $21,009. The Living costs increased by 10.88% 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.
UW Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$12,242 $40,740$18,948
2023-2024$12,643$41,997$21,009
Change % 2023-20243.28%3.09%10.88%
2024-2025$13,057$43,293$23,294
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-Seattle Campus - COA
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $18,633 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $32,511 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount ($13,819) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at UW is $19,227 for Washington residents and $33,523 for out-of-state students which is a 3.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus has law school and medical school and their tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $43,584 for in-state and $55,617 for out-of-state students. See the detailed law school tuition at University of Washington School of Law page. The medical school tuition is $54,684 for in-state and $96,489 for out-of-state students. See the detailed medical school tuition at University of Washington School of Medicine page.
UW Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$18,057 $31,530$18,948
2023-2024$18,633$32,511$21,009
Change % 2023-20243.19%3.11%10.88%
2024-2025$19,227$33,523$23,294
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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-Seattle 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 UW. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $385 for Washington residents and $1,364 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $836 for Washington residents and $1,496 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$373$1,323
2023-2024$385$1,364
2024-2025$397$1,406
Graduate2022-2023$810$1,451
2023-2024$836$1,496
2024-2025$863$1,542
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-Seattle Campus - Tuition per Credit Hour
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between University of Washington-Seattle 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-Seattle Campus and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
University of Washington-Seattle Campus$12,643$41,997
Arizona State University Campus Immersion$12,051$32,193
Oregon State University$13,494$35,664
University of California-Berkeley$14,850$45,627
University of Colorado Boulder$16,430$41,943
University of Oregon$15,669$43,302

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

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UW?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UW is $52,857 for Washington residents and $175,320 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$12,868$13,096$13,329$13,565$52,857
Out-of-State$42,718$43,451$44,197$44,955$175,320
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$13,096$13,329$13,565$13,806$53,796
Out-of-State$43,451$44,197$44,955$45,727$178,329
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$13,329$13,565$13,806$14,051$54,751
Out-of-State$44,197$44,955$45,727$46,511$181,390
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$13,565$13,806$14,051$14,301$55,723
Out-of-State$44,955$45,727$46,511$47,310$184,503
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$13,806$14,051$14,301$14,555$56,713
Out-of-State$45,727$46,511$47,310$48,121$187,669

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 $151,904 for Washington residents and $274,367 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$35,860$37,228$38,659$40,156$151,904
Out-of-State$65,711$67,583$69,527$71,546$274,367
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$37,228$38,659$40,156$41,722$157,767
Out-of-State$67,583$69,527$71,546$73,643$282,300
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$38,659$40,156$41,722$43,361$163,899
Out-of-State$69,527$71,546$73,643$75,821$290,538
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$40,156$41,722$43,361$45,076$170,316
Out-of-State$71,546$73,643$75,821$78,085$299,096
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$41,722$43,361$45,076$46,871$177,031
Out-of-State$73,643$75,821$78,085$80,438$307,988

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 42% 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 $89,104 for Washington residents and $211,567 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-Seattle Campus.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$20,160$21,528$22,959$24,456$89,104
Out-of-State$50,011$51,883$53,827$55,846$211,567
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$21,528$22,959$24,456$26,022$94,967
Out-of-State$51,883$53,827$55,846$57,943$219,500
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$22,959$24,456$26,022$27,661$101,099
Out-of-State$53,827$55,846$57,943$60,121$227,738
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$24,456$26,022$27,661$29,376$107,516
Out-of-State$55,846$57,943$60,121$62,385$236,296
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$26,022$27,661$29,376$31,171$114,231
Out-of-State$57,943$60,121$62,385$64,738$245,188

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-Seattle Campus.
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$12,643$900$21,009$41,997$900 $21,009
Graduate$18,633 $900$21,009$32,511 $900$21,009
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