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Undergraduate: Nonresident Tuition Rate
| One Quarter | Two Quarters | Three Quarters | Four Quarters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $14,880 | $29,760 | $44,640 | $59,520 |
| Living Expenses | $7,444 | $14,888 | $22,332 | $29,776 |
| ISHIP | $458 | $916 | $1,374 | $1,832 |
| Total | $22,782 | $45,564 | $68,346 | $91,128 |
Undergraduate: WA Resident Tuition Rate
Very few international students pay the resident tuition rate; students must apply and qualify for Washington state residency to pay this rate. Consult the UW Residency Office if you have questions.
| One Quarter | Two Quarters | Three Quarters | Four Quarters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $4,469 | $8,983 | $13,407 | $17,876 |
| Living Expenses | $7,444 | $14,888 | $22,332 | $29,776 |
| ISHIP | $458 | $916 | $1,374 | $1,832 |
| Total | $12,371 | $24,787 | $37,113 | $49,484 |
Graduate Students: Nonresident Tuition
Nonresident tuition, Tier I (Tier II and Tier III tuition rates)
| One Quarter | Two Quarters | Three Quarters | Four Quarters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $11,057 | $22,114 | $33,171 | $44,228 |
| Living Expenses | $9,196 | $18,392 | $27,588 | $36,784 |
| ISHIP | $458 | $916 | $1,374 | $1,832 |
| Total | $20,711 | $41,422 | $62,133 | $82,844 |
Graduate Students: WA Resident Tuition Rate
Resident tuition, Tier I Graduate Tuition Rate (Tier II and Tier III tuition rates)
Very few international students pay the resident tuition rate; students must apply and qualify for Washington state residency to pay this rate. Consult the UW Residency Office if you have questions.
| One Quarter | Two Quarters | Three Quarters | Four Quarters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $6,337 | $12,674 | $19,011 | $25,348 |
| Living Expenses | $9,196 | $18,392 | $27,588 | $36,784 |
| Total | $15,533 | $31,066 | $46,599 | $62,132 |
Dependent Expenses
| One Quarter | Two Quarters | Three Quarters | Four Quarters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spouse | $4,008 | $8,016 | $12,025 | $16,033 |
| Child | $2,486 | $4,973 | $7,459 | $9,945 |
For annual or quarterly tuition information, both current and past schedules, go to the Office of Planning & Budgeting’s Tuition and Required Fees page.
How are Estimated Expenses Calculated?
General Notes
- Tuition amounts used above are based on the 2025-2026 quarterly tuition & fee rates per the UW Office of Planning & Budgeting Tuition & Fees Dashboards.
- Living expenses are calculated from the 2025-2026 Student Budget Nine-Month Expenses. (Textbooks and course supplies, rent, utilities and food, personal and miscellaneous, and transportation). Living expenses for all undergraduate students are calculated using the “Living on/off campus” rate.
Notes on graduate student tuition & fees:
- International graduate tuition and fees listed on this page are based on the Tier I level. Review the Graduate & Professional Tuition Dashboard for Tier I, II, or III specific tuition & fee rates or search by your specific program. Professional programs (DDS, Law, Medicine, and Pharmacy) use their own tuition rates as well as any fee-based programs through the Continuum College.
- Academic Student Employee (ASE) positions such as Research, Teaching, or Staff Assistant positions generally receive some type of tuition reimbursement or waiver and health insurance through Graduate Appointee Insurance Program (GAIP). ASE’s are still required to pay the Services & Activities fee, IMA bond fee, and Facilities Renovation fee.
- Annual tuition amounts do not include summer quarter. Review the Graduate & Professional Tuition Dashboard for your specific program for summer quarter tuition rates.
Financial Information Documentation
To receive an I-20 or DS-2019, you must provided proof of funding for a period of 1 academic year. Funds must be liquid. Documentation must be in English or include an official translation as well as no older than 12 months.
| Type of Document | Acceptable? |
|---|---|
| Bank statement | Yes |
| Certificate of Deposit | Yes |
| Stocks and investments | No |
| Property value documents | No |
| Cryptocurrency | No |
| Fixed deposits with maturity date | Yes, if maturity date is before the Program Start Date. |
| Letter of employment with salary or W2 | No, this is not considered guaranteed funding. |
| Assistantships/department funding | Yes |
| Scholarships/Fellowships | Yes |
| Government Funding | Yes |