The Office of Student Financial Aid estimates the amount of money that students in different family situations need to meet living expenses and to pay for school. To obtain an estimate of the costs of attending the University of Washington for one academic year (autumn, winter, and spring quarters), find the appropriate category in the chart below.
For all the details about UW tuition rates, consult the Tuition Rates page.
| Lives Away from Home | Lives With Parents | Non- Traditional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $6,385 | $6,385 | $6,385 |
| Room & Board | $8,337 | $2,804 | $11,742 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,008 | $1,008 | $1,008 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,265 | $2,265 | $2,265 |
| Transportation | $396 | $396 | $1,443 |
| Total | $18,391 | $12,858 | $22,843 |
| Lives Away from Home | Lives With Parents | Non- Traditional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $22,131 | $22,131 | $22,131 |
| Room & Board | $8,337 | $2,804 | $11,742 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,008 | $1,008 | $1,008 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,265 | $2,265 | $2,265 |
| Transportation | $396 | $396 | $1,443 |
| Total | $34,137 | $28,491 | $38,589 |
Definitions
Lives Away From Home
All single undergraduate students without dependents (spouse or children) who are living away from parents’ home; undergraduate married students without children, whose spouses are also students.
Tuition and Fees
Figures presented here are for full-time enrollment, i.e., 10-18 credits per quarter; however, for purposes of financial aid eligibility, full-time is defined as 12 or more credits.
Tuition is due quarterly by Friday of the third week of the quarter. Residents: $2,129 (autumn quarter) or $2,128 (winter & spring quarter). Nonresidents: $7,377.
Room and Board
The Office of Student Financial Aid uses a figure of $8,337 in determining students’ financial need. This figure includes food, utilities, and housing. It is higher than the figure of $7,227 charged by Housing & Food Services (for double-room occupancy and preferred dining allowance) because it includes the cost of meals not covered in the campus dining plan.
For students living on campus, room and board is paid quarterly. The first payment, approximately $2,300, is due on September 1 for autumn quarter, except for financial aid recipients, who pay after aid is dispersed.
Room & board on campus, 2007-08: $8,337
