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Tuition and costs

International students on F-1 student visas pay out-of-state (non-resident) tuition. After you are admitted to the University of Washington Tacoma, you will need to demonstrate that you have funding for your first year of studies in order for us to issue your I-20.

Estimated undergraduate international student expenses for 2011-2012 academic year

 

One Academic Year
(9 months)

One Quarter
(3 months)

Tuition and fees

$27,828

$9,276

Room and board

$9,771

$3,257

Books and supplies

$1,035

$345

Living expenses

$2,265

$755

Transportation

$1,524

$508

Medical insurance (required)

$2,187

$729

TOTAL

$44,610

$14,870

All costs are in U.S. dollars, and actual costs may vary.

In order to obtain an I-20 for a dependent spouse to be in the U.S. in F-2 status, you must show an additional $8,835 in funding. For each dependent child, you must show $5,028 per dependent child.

Estimated expenses are based on figures compiled by the Office of Student Financial Aid and represent modest but adequate costs for most students. Expenses should be expected to increase every year. For graduate students, tuition rates vary depending on the program.