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UW-Seattle Tuition & Cost

Seattle, Washington

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How much does it cost to attend?

In State Washington Resident Sticker Price

$30,640
In State Costs for University of Washington Seattle Campus
Fee Cost
Tuition$10,927
Books and Supplies$900
Other Fees$1,149
Room and Board $14,871
Other Expenses Budget$2,793

Out of State Resident Sticker Price

$58,470
Out of State Costs for University of Washington Seattle Campus
Fee Cost
Tuition$38,757
Books and Supplies$900
Other Fees$1,149
Room and Board $14,871
Other Expenses Budget$2,793

In-State Tuition

In-state tuition at University of Washington Seattle Campus for undergraduate students residing in Washington is $10,927. Room and board charges total $14,871 per year. Students will also need to budget for books and supplies, which typically amount to $900 annually. Other administrative or academic fees are $1,149 for the year. Additionally, students should plan an estimated $2,793 for other miscellaneous expenses throughout the year. In sum, residents attending University of Washington Seattle Campus full time should expect a total annual cost of $30,640.

Out-of-State Tuition

Undergraduate tuition at University of Washington Seattle Campus is $38,757 for out-of-state students. Additionally, out-of-state students are charged $14,871 for room and board, $900 for textbooks and educational resources, plus fees of $1,149. Students are advised to budget $2,793 for other expenses. When these costs are combined, annual out-of-state charges total $58,470. This figure is 90.8% higher than what Washington residents pay.

All price data is sourced from the 2021/2022 U.S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics survey.
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Net Price

The average reported annual net price for University of Washington Seattle Campus for students receiving grants or scholarship aid was $9,661 in 2019/2020. Net price includes tuition and required fees, books and supplies, and average cost for room and board and other expenses

The net price provides a more realistic estimate of the true cost of attending University of Washington Seattle Campus, once common grants and scholarships have been taken into account. It's important to note that this net price can fluctuate based on factors such as family income and individual financial need.

Average Net Price 2019/2020

$9,661
Net Price by Income University of Washington Seattle Campus
Family Income Net Price Paid
$0 to $30,000$5,194
$30,001 to $48,000$6,399
$48,001 to $75,000$8,393
$75,001 to $110,000$16,894
$110,000+$25,264

Financial Aid

50% of full-time undergrad University of Washington Seattle Campus received financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, fellowships from the institution or from Federal, State or local government agencies. This aid averaged $15,450 per student during the 2019/2020 school year. Grant and scholarship aid does not need to be paid back. 20% of students received Federal Student Loans averaging $4,471 and 1% of undergrads took out private student loans averaging $19,783.

Finanical Aid University of Washington Seattle Campus
Type Avg./Student Students Receiving
Total Grant and Scholarship Aid $15,450 50%
Institutional Grants and Scholarships $8,385 38%
Pell Grants $4,731 20%
Other Federal Grants $1,695 26%
State and Local Grants $9,007 21%
Federal Student Loans $4,471 20%
Other Student Loans $19,783 1%

Student Loans

To gauge a more realistic picture of what it may really cost you out of pocket to go to University of Washington Seattle Campus, we've modeled a ten year student loan with an original principal value of $34,956. The loan balance of $34,956 is a four year multiple of the $8,739 average net price. This is a estimate of what you could owe upon graduation if you were to qualify for average financial aid and what a degree really may cost. Should you not qualify for financial aid, you may owe significantly more when you graduate. Based on these assumptions, a monthly repayment of $371 could be required to satisfy your student loan.

Please note that financial aid is not guaranteed and is only available for qualifying students. Federal Student Loans are not grants and must be repaid with interest. The current Stafford loan interest rate is 4.99%.

Example Loan $34,956
Stafford Loan Interest Rate 4.99%
Time to Pay Off Student Loan 10 years
Example Monthly Payment $370.59
Total Interest Paid $9,515.01
Sum of All Loan Payments $44,471.01

Projected 4 Year Degree Price

4 Year Sticker Price

$122,560
Year Washington Residents Non Residents
1 $30,640 $58,470
2 $31,419 $59,957
3 $32,219 $61,483
4 $33,038 $63,047

Based on published tuition prices, we estimate the current cost of a 4 year bachelor's degree and living expenses at University of Washington Seattle Campus to be $122,560 - assuming graduation in normal time. The estimation assumes a 2.5% annual increase over the next 4 years which has been the recent trend for this school.

Credit Hour Cost and Price per Class

Credit Hour and Class Costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus
Price Per Credit 3 Credit Class 4 Credit Class
Washington Residents $364 $1,092 $1,456
Out of State Residents $1,292 $3,876 $5,168

Estimated cost for a class at University of Washington Seattle Campus based on published credit hour prices. Note that not all schools allow single class enrollment. These prices should be used for comparison purposes as to how much it may cost to take a class at University of Washington Seattle Campus versus other colleges.

Tuition Payment Plans Available

University of Washington Seattle Campus Payment Plans
Tuition Payment Plan No
Prepaid Tuition Plan Yes
Alternative Tuition Plan Yes
Guaranteed Tuition Plan No

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=236948 IPEDS survey data for University of Washington Seattle Campus.