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Tuition rates

Tuition charges are based on a student's classification (undergraduate or graduate) rather than on course level. Because University costs are supported by state taxes, the rates charged to students who are not residents of Washington state are higher than the rates for residents. Rates shown include student fees. Tuition rates are subject to change without notice.

To be classified as a full-time student by the University of Washington Tacoma, an undergraduate student must register for and complete at least 12 credits per quarter. A graduate student must register for and complete at least 10 credits per quarter. Financial aid and tuition rates do not necessarily correspond to these credit requirements.

2012-2013 Quarterly Tuition Rates

Undergraduate

(Includes nonmatriculated students and post-baccalaureate students taking undergraduate courses)

Credits Resident Non-resident
10 - 18 credits $3,968 $9,819
9 credits $3,571 $8,837
8 credits $3,174 $7,855
7 credits $2,777 $6,873
6 credits $2,380 $5,891
5 credits $1,983 $4,909
4 credits $1,586 $3,927
3 credits $1,189 $2,945
2 credits (minimum) $792 $1,963

Master of Arts / Master of Social Work

Credits Resident Non-resident
7 - 18 credits $4,626 $8,762
6 credits $3,965 $7,511
5 credits $3,304 $6,259
4 credits $2,643 $5,007
3 credits $1,982 $3,755
2 credits (minimum) $1,321 $2,503

Master of Nursing / Master of Education

Credits Resident Non-resident
7 - 18 credits $4,740 $8,946
6 credits $4,063 $7,668
5 credits $3,386 $6,390
4 credits $2,709 $5,112
3 credits $2,032 $3,834
2 credits (minimum) $1,355 $2,556

Master of Science in Computer Science and Systems

Credits Resident Non-resident
7 - 18 credits $4,843 $9,130
6 credits $4,151 $7,826
5 credits $3,459 $6,522
4 credits $2,767 $5,218
3 credits $2,075 $3,914
2 credits (minimum) $1,383 $2,610

Master of Business Administration

Credits Incoming resident Continuing resident Non-resident
7 - 18 credits $6,523 $6,250 $10,723
6 credits $5,591 $5,357 $9,191
5 credits $4,659 $4,464 $7,659
4 credits $3,727 $3,571 $6,127
3 credits $2,795 $2,678 $4,595
2 credits (minimum) $1,863 $1,785 $3,063

Educational Leadership (Ed.D.)

Credits Resident Non-resident
7 - 18 credits $4,843 $9,130
6 credits $4,151 $7,826
5 credits $3,459 $6,522
4 credits $2,767 $5,218
3 credits $2,075 $3,914
2 credits (minimum) $1,383 $2,610

Graduate Nonmatriculated

(Includes nonmatriculated and post-baccalaureate students enrolled in courses at the 500-level or above)

Credits Resident Non-resident
7 - 18 credits $4,843 $9,130
6 credits $4,151 $7,826
5 credits $3,459 $6,522
4 credits $2,767 $5,218
3 credits $2,075 $3,914
2 credits (minimum) $1,383 $2,610

Fee-based programs

Students in all fee-based programs and fee-based degrees are ineligible for the tuition exemption program, institutional tuition waivers and the Undergraduate/Graduate University Grant programs, including the Husky Promise program.