We know that many families are concerned about their ability to pay for college. University of Washington is committed to making college affordable for students from all economic backgrounds. Our undergraduates receive about $440 million in financial aid per year. Over 50% of our undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid.
This page is designed to give you a clear and comprehensive breakdown of our estimated cost of attendance. Use the buttons below to navigate to the cost of attendance for your academic level. You may also find it helpful to review the Frequently Asked Questions at the bottom of this page.
Net Price Calculator
The Net Price Calculator provides a financial aid estimate for prospective full-time, undergraduate students. By answering a few simple questions, the calculator will present you with an estimate of your full-time cost of attendance and financial aid eligibility based on the previous year’s available funds.
University scholarships for undergraduate students are not included in the Net Price Calculator.
Undergraduate Cost of Attendance (Seattle Campus)
Cost of attendance is a combination of direct costs and indirect costs. Your direct costs will include items the university bills you for directly, such as tuition and course fees. There are also indirect costs to consider when budgeting for college, and this can include things like the cost of books, supplies, and your basic living expenses. Those indirect costs won’t come in the form of a balance from the university, but are items you can expect to have to pay for during your time as a student.
Keep in mind that the numbers on this page are estimates, the actual cost of attendance can vary from student to student.
2026-27 Resident Undergraduate Cost of Attendance
Tuition & Fees: $13,873
Books & Course Supplies: $900
Housing & Food:
- Living with family: $6,156
- Living on/off campus: $18,858
- For students with dependents: $23,199
Transportation:
- Living with family: $1,074
- Living on/off campus: $1,074
- For students with dependents: $1,581
Miscellaneous: $2,508
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance:
- Living with family: $24,511
- Living on/off campus: $37,213
- For students with dependents: $42,062
2026-27 Non-Resident Undergraduate Cost of Attendance
Tuition & Fees: $45,789
Books & Course Supplies: $900
Housing & Food:
- Living with family: $6,156
- Living on/off campus: $18,858
- For students with dependents: $23,199
Transportation:
- Living with family: $1,074
- Living on/off campus: $1,074
- For students with dependents: $ $1,581
Miscellaneous: $2,506
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance:
- Living with family: $56,427
- Living on/off campus: $69,129
- For students with dependents: $73,977
Husky Promise
The Husky Promise is our guarantee to Washington state students that we will not let financial challenges stand in the way of discovering their potential or achieving a UW degree. The program guarantees full tuition and standard fees will be covered by grant or scholarship support for eligible Washington state students.
Graduate Cost of Attendance (Seattle Campus)
Cost of attendance is a combination of direct costs and indirect costs. Your direct costs will include items the university bills you for directly, such as tuition and course fees. There are also indirect costs to consider when budgeting for college, and this can include things like the cost of books, supplies, and your basic living expenses. Those indirect costs won’t come in the form of a balance from the university, but are items you can expect to have to pay for during your time as a student.
Keep in mind that the numbers on this page are estimates, the actual cost of attendance can vary from student to student.
2026-27 Resident Graduate Cost of Attendance
Tuition & Fees: $19,254 (based on graduate tier 1 rates)
Books & Course Supplies: $825
Housing & Food:
- Living with family: $6,156
- Living on/off campus: $23,199
Transportation:
- Living with family: $1,074
- Living on/off campus: $1,581
Miscellaneous: $2508
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance:
- Living with family: $29,817
- Living on/off campus: $47,367
2026-27 Non-Resident Graduate Cost of Attendance
Tuition & Fees: $33,555 (based on graduate tier 1 rates)
Books & Course Supplies: $825
Housing & Food:
- Living with family: $6,156
- Living on/off campus: $23,199
Transportation:
- Living with family: $1,074
- Living on/off campus: $1,581
Miscellaneous: $2508
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance:
- Living with family: $44,118
- Living on/off campus: $61,668
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, your housing and food component of your budget is based on your living situation. If you live with your parent(s) or other relatives your housing and food allowance is lower to reflect your lower housing costs where it is expected that you will not pay rent or pay a reduced amount. If you live on-campus or off-campus (apartment, house, fraternity/sorority), your housing allowance is greater due to the increased cost. You can notify our office if your living situation changes.
If your financial aid offer is not enough to cover your expenses, you have several options:
- Talk to one of our counselors to see if any adjustments can be made to your aid offer
- If your and your family’s financial situation has changed since you completed the FAFSA, then you can let our office know by completing Revision Request for Change in Financial Situation
- If you incur expenses during the school year that are not part of the standard student budget that we use to offer financial aid, you may complete a Revision Request for Additional Expenses.
Your classification as a resident of Washington state, non-resident of Washington state, or international student determines the tuition you pay as a UW student.
Note your residency status on your offer letter. Residency policies are set by the Washington state legislature and applied uniformly throughout Washington’s colleges and universities. If you have questions about residency classification or want to apply for a change in your status, please review the Registrar’s website on Residency.
Additional resources
Tuition And Fees Dashboards
We provide information about our current annual and quarterly tuition for both students in tuition-based programs as well as students in fee-based programs.
Non-Resident Students
We recognize the cost to attend a university in another state is a significant financial investment. If you are a non-resident student, we provide information about financial aid awards to aid in your decision making process.