Your student budget is the amount of money we estimate you will need for tuition, books, and living expenses for the 9-month academic year (October-June). Student budgets include only your educational costs; other family members’ expenses cannot be included in the budget.
The costs reflected below are subject to change each academic year.
For detailed tuition rates, consult the tuition rates page.
Undergraduate - Resident
UW Tacoma Direct (Billable) Costs for 2023-2024
| Tuition and Fees* | $12,899 |
| Average On-Campus Housing (Room and Board - rates may vary) UW Tacoma does not require students to live on campus |
$15,948 |
Indirect (Non-Billable) Estimated Costs for 2023-2024
| Books and Supplies | $900 |
| Living with Parent/Family | $5,604 |
| Living Off-Campus | $15,948 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,508 |
| Transportation | $1,074 |
| Direct Loan Fees | $66 |
*Tuition amount includes New Student Enrollment and Orientation Fee (NSEOF) and annual U-Pass expense. Amounts are based on 2022-2023 amounts. Tuition amounts will be updated to reflect 2023-2024 amounts once they are finalized by Office of Planning & Budgeting.
Undergraduate - Non-Resident
UW Tacoma Direct (Billable) Costs for 2023-2024
| Tuition and Fees* | $42,077 |
| Average On-Campus Housing (Room and Board - rates may vary) UW Tacoma does not require students to live on campus |
$15,948 |
Indirect (Non-Billable) Estimated Costs for 2023-2024
| Books and Supplies | $900 |
| Living with Parent/Family | $5,604 |
| Living Off-Campus | $15,948 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,508 |
| Transportation | $1,074 |
| Direct Loan Fees | $66 |
*Tuition amount includes New Student Enrollment and Orientation Fee (NSEOF) and annual U-Pass expense. Rates are based on 2022-2023 amounts. Tuition amounts will be updated to reflect 2023-2024 amounts once they are finalized by Office of Planning & Budgeting.
Graduate - Resident
UW Tacoma Direct (Billable) Costs for 2023-2024
| Tuition and Fees* | $18,273 |
| Average On-Campus Housing (Room and Board - rates may vary) UW Tacoma does not require students to live on campus |
$15,948 |
Indirect (Non-Billable) Estimated Costs for 2023-2024
| Books and Supplies | $825 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,508 |
| Transportation | $1,074 |
*Figure shown is for Graduate Tier I programs. Graduate tuition varies by program. Tuition amount does not include Enrollment Confirmation Deposit (ECD) for graduate students
Graduate - Non-Resident
UW Tacoma Direct (Billable) Costs for 2023-2024
| Tuition and Fees* | $31,746 |
| Average On-Campus Housing (Room and Board - rates may vary) UW Tacoma does not require students to live on campus |
$15,948 |
Indirect (Non-Billable) Estimated Costs for 2023-2024
| Books and Supplies | $825 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,508 |
| Transportation | $1,074 |
*Figure shown is for Graduate Tier I programs. Graduate tuition varies by program. Tuition amount does not include Enrollment Confirmation Deposit (ECD) for graduate students
Estimate Your Aid
The Net Price Calculator is a guide to assist you in financial planning for college. This calculator provides a preliminary estimate of federal, state and institutional aid eligibility.
Husky Promise
The Husky Promise is our guarantee to Pell eligible Washington state residents that we will not let their financial challenges stand in the way of achieving a UW degree. Eligible students will be awarded a variety of grants and scholarships to cover the full cost of tuition.
Resident / Non-Resident definitions: The University of Washington is a state-assisted institution, tuition rates are lower for Washington-resident students than for nonresidents, including both out-of-state and international students. Information about residency is provided on the Office Registrar website.
