Program Costs

Tuition Costs

For 2009-10, quarterly tuition for full-time graduate students was $3,405 for Washington State residents and $7725 for non-residents. Students usually attend three quarters a year. Annual increases in tuition can be expected. Tuition for concurrent- degree students may be higher. View further information about tuition. 

Non-resident students, who are tax-independent, can usually establish in-state residency by their second year. For information about residency requirements, contact the Residence Classification Office, 264 Schmitz Hall, Box 355850, Seattle, WA 98195-5850, (206) 543-5932.
 

Housing

The Office of Housing and Food Services operates single-student apartments, residence halls, and family housing units which are available to graduate students. Information about these options is available through Housing and Food Services Student Services, 301 Schmitz Hall, Box 355842, Seattle, Washington, 98195-5842; tel. (206) 543-4059. To assure placement, Housing and Food Services recommends that you apply for housing at the time you apply for admission to UW.

A student organization (ASUW) maintains a service for posting notices of off-campus housing vacancies. To assure placement, Housing and Food Services recommends that you apply for housing at the time you apply for admission to UW. You will find these listings on a bulletin board in the Student Union Building (HUB). The ASUW also maintains a housing website.