by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Washington-Seattle Campus ran $12,973 per year. For students from out of state the figure was $43,209. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
The fees portion of those totals amounted to $1,104 in-state and $1,104 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,869 | $42,105 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Total | $12,973 | $43,209 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not cover room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much would University of Washington-Seattle Campus charge part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how University of Washington-Seattle Campus prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In WA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, University of Washington-Seattle Campus sits above the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the University of Washington-Seattle Campus Financial Aid page to learn more.
Here’s how tuition at University of Washington-Seattle Campus has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $10,927 | $38,757 |
| Two Years Ago | $11,189 | $39,687 |
| One Year Ago | $11,524 | $40,878 |
| Most Recent Year | $11,869 | $42,105 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at UW Seattle has trended over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition moved up 3.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $44,505 the year ahead.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 2.42%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $13,286. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.69%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $44,370.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $13,286 | $44,370 |
| In 2 Years | $13,607 | $45,562 |
| In 3 Years | $13,936 | $46,786 |
| In 4 Years | $14,273 | $48,043 |
| In 5 Years | $14,618 | $49,333 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $184,761, compared with about $55,102 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For more on the aid available at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, see the University of Washington-Seattle Campus Financial Aid page.
