Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $32,446. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Washington residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $12,973 | $43,209 |
| Housing & meals | $17,982 | $17,982 |
| Books & supplies | $900 | $900 |
| Personal & travel | $3,027 | $3,027 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,436 | −$2,436 |
| Total cost of attendance | $32,446 | $62,682 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
University of Washington-Seattle Campus net price compared with other Washington colleges
University of Washington-Seattle Campus has the 34th-lowest average net price of 50 Washington colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | Cascadia College | $12,281 | 32% | $54,133 |
| 31 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus | $12,319 | 65% | $78,466 |
| 32 | Green River College | $13,803 | 39% | $50,712 |
| 33 | Eastern Washington University | $13,886 | 43% | $57,897 |
| 34 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $14,091 | 85% | $78,466 |
| 35 | Heritage University | $14,598 | 54% | $49,416 |
| 36 | Washington State University | $14,971 | 61% | $68,905 |
| 37 | Central Washington University | $18,476 | 54% | $61,580 |
| 38 | Pacific Lutheran University | $19,589 | 69% | $66,990 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Washington colleges →
Why University of Washington-Seattle Campus costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | 39% | $14,091 | 85% | $78,466 | This school |
| Washington State University | 87% | $14,971 | 61% | $68,905 | |
| Renton Technical College | — | $8,296 | 46% | $49,782 | |
| Bellevue College | — | $11,430 | 36% | $56,310 | |
| Clover Park Technical College | — | $9,864 | 43% | $41,787 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Washington-Seattle Campus would cost you $880 less per year than Washington State University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, mostly from higher housing & meal costs (+$4,851).
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus gives aided families $5,678 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Washington resident | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Washington State University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $12,973 | $13,391 | −$418 |
| Books & supplies | $900 | $762 | +$138 |
| Housing & meals | $17,982 | $13,131 | +$4,851 |
| Personal & travel | $3,027 | $3,642 | −$615 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,436 | −$3,278 | +$842 |
| Sticker price | $32,446 | $27,648 | +$4,798 |
| Average grants | −$18,355 | −$12,677 | −$5,678 |
| You pay | $14,091 | $14,971 | −$880 |
“+” means University of Washington-Seattle Campus costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus cost questions
How much is tuition at University of Washington-Seattle Campus?
Tuition and fees are $12,973 a year for Washington residents and $43,209 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending University of Washington-Seattle Campus?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $32,446 a year for Washington residents living on campus and about $62,682 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at University of Washington-Seattle Campus?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $14,091 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $6,384; $48–75k pay $8,110; $110k+ pay $30,019. These figures are for Washington residents.
How much debt do University of Washington-Seattle Campus graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $12,375, and 2.1% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to University of Washington-Seattle Campus overview