The University of Washington is committed to transparency in how tuition and fees are set, communicated, and applied. Whether you're a prospective student planning your finances, a current student reviewing your costs, or an academic department seeking program-specific information, this page connects you to the tools and resources you need to understand what you'll pay and why.
Tuition Dashboards
Explore current tuition rates for undergraduate and graduate students through our interactive dashboards. View costs by student level, residency status, program, and enrollment period — updated each academic year to reflect the most current approved rates.
Fee-based Program Rates
Some UW programs operate on a fee-based structure different from tuition-based programs. These programs set costs based on the full cost of instruction because they are not considered to be state-supported.
Cost of Attendance
Understanding the full cost of attending UW means looking beyond tuition. Room and board, other estimated expenses, and required student fees all factor into the annual cost of attendance, which are official estimates used for financial aid purposes.
Tuition & Fees Resources and Support
- Required Student Fees: paid by all students on a given campus for services and activities, technology, U-PASS, etc.
- Course fees: charged for some courses in addition to tuition for labs, supplies, and materials, field trips, etc.
- Resources: This section brings together additional resources, including answers to common questions, information on graduate appointment waivers, historical rate data, and peer comparisons.