Paying for University of Washington-Seattle Campus

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$12,643 3.28%	$41,997 3.09%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$18,633 3.19%	$32,511 3.11%

The 2024 tuition & fees of University of Washington-Seattle Campus (UW) are $12,643 for Washington residents and $41,997 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

42% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $15,700. It could cover 37.38% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $18,852 for Washington residents and $48,206 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

UW's 4-year tuition is $52,857 for Washington residents and $175,320 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $151,904 for Washington residents and $274,367 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program 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 & fees is around the average amount ($12,557) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of UW is $13,057 for Washington residents and $43,293 for out-of-state students, a 3.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.

UW Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$12,242	$40,740	$18,948
2023-2024	$12,643	$41,997	$21,009
Change % 2023-2024	3.28%	3.09%	10.88%
2024-2025	$13,057	$43,293	$23,294

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $18,633 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $32,511. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount ($13,827) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & 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 , 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
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$18,057	$31,530	$18,948
2023-2024	$18,633	$32,511	$21,009
Change % 2023-2024	3.19%	3.11%	10.88%
2024-2025	$19,227	$33,523	$23,294

Cost 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 cost per credit hour is $384 for Washington residents and $1,363 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $834 for Washington residents and $1,495 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$373	$1,323
	2023-2024	$384	$1,363
	2024-2025	$395	$1,404
Graduate	2022-2023	$810	$1,451
	2023-2024	$834	$1,495
	2024-2025	$859	$1,540

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

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.

The UW's 2024 on-campus COA is $34,552 for state residents and $63,906 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $34,552 for state residents and $63,906 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At UW
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$12,643
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$41,997
Room & Board	$17,982	$17,982
Personal Expenses	$3,027	$3,027
Books & Supplies	$900
COA (In-State)	$34,552	$34,552
COA (Out-of-State)	$63,906	$63,906

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UW?

For the entering class 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.

UW 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$12,868	$13,096	$13,329	$13,565	$52,857
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$42,718	$43,451	$44,197	$44,955	$175,320
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$13,096	$13,329	$13,565	$13,806	$53,796
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$43,451	$44,197	$44,955	$45,727	$178,329
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$13,329	$13,565	$13,806	$14,051	$54,751
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$44,197	$44,955	$45,727	$46,511	$181,390
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$13,565	$13,806	$14,051	$14,301	$55,723
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$44,955	$45,727	$46,511	$47,310	$184,503
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$13,806	$14,051	$14,301	$14,555	$56,713
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$45,727	$46,511	$47,310	$48,121	$187,669

COA including Books, 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.

UW 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$35,860	$37,228	$38,659	$40,156	$151,904
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$65,711	$67,583	$69,527	$71,546	$274,367
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$37,228	$38,659	$40,156	$41,722	$157,767
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$67,583	$69,527	$71,546	$73,643	$282,300
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$38,659	$40,156	$41,722	$43,361	$163,899
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$69,527	$71,546	$73,643	$75,821	$290,538
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$40,156	$41,722	$43,361	$45,076	$170,316
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$71,546	$73,643	$75,821	$78,085	$299,096
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$41,722	$43,361	$45,076	$46,871	$177,031
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	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.

UW 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$20,160	$21,528	$22,959	$24,456	$89,104
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$50,011	$51,883	$53,827	$55,846	$211,567
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$21,528	$22,959	$24,456	$26,022	$94,967
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$51,883	$53,827	$55,846	$57,943	$219,500
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$22,959	$24,456	$26,022	$27,661	$101,099
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$53,827	$55,846	$57,943	$60,121	$227,738
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$24,456	$26,022	$27,661	$29,376	$107,516
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$55,846	$57,943	$60,121	$62,385	$236,296
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$26,022	$27,661	$29,376	$31,171	$114,231
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$57,943	$60,121	$62,385	$64,738	$245,188

	In-State	Out-of-State
University of Washington-Seattle Campus	$12,643	$41,997
University of California-Berkeley	$14,850	$45,627
University of California-Los Angeles	$13,747	$44,524
Oregon State University	$13,494	$35,664
University of Southern California	$68,237
University of Colorado Boulder	$15,556	$41,943