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Tuition charges are based on a student's classification (undergraduate or graduate) rather than on course level. Because University costs are supported by state taxes, the rates charged to students who are not residents of Washington state are higher than the rates for residents. Tuition rates are subject to change without notice.

Tuition rates shown below are for Autumn, Winter and Spring Quarters only. Summer Quarter tuition rates are different. Winter and Spring Quarter tuition rates are one dollar ($1) less than Autumn Quarter.

To be classified as a full-time student by the University of Washington Tacoma, an undergraduate student must register for and complete at least 12 credits per quarter. A graduate student must register for and complete at least 10 credits per quarter. Financial aid and tuition rates do not necessarily correspond to these credit requirements.

2008-2009 Quarterly Tuition Rates
Undergraduate level
includes postbaccalaureate and nonmatriculated students taking undergraduate courses
Resident Non-resident
10-18 credits $2,244 $7,716
Added fee per credit for more than 18 credits 208 756
9 credits 2,019 6,944
8 credits 1,795 6,172
7 credits 1,571 5,401
6 credits 1,346 4,629
5 credits 1,122 3,857
4 credits 898 3,086
3 credits 673 2,314
2 credits (minimum charge) 449 1,542
Master of Arts;
Master of Social Work
Resident Non-resident
7-18 credits $3,325 $7,483
Added fee per credit for more than 18 credits 452 1,046
6 credits 2,850 6,414
5 credits 2,375 5,345
4 credits 1,900 4,276
3 credits 1,425 3,207
2 credits (minimum charge) 950 2,138
Master of Nursing;
Master of Education
Resident Non-resident
7-18 credits $3,492 $7,649
Added fee per credit for more than 18 credits 476 1,070
6 credits 2,993 6,556
5 credits 2,495 5,464
4 credits 1,996 4,371
3 credits 1,497 3,278
2 credits (minimum charge) 999 2,186
Master of Science in Computing & Software Systems Resident Non-resident
7-18 credits $3,659 $7,816
Added fee per credit for more than 18 credits 500 1,094
6 credits 3,136 6,699
5 credits 2,613 5,583
4 credits 2,090 4,466
3 credits 1,568 3,349
2 credits (minimum charge) 1,045 2,233
Master of Business Administration Resident Non-resident
7-18 credits $5,077 $9,100
Added fee per credit for more than 18 credits 702 1,277
6 credits 4,352 7,800
5 credits 3,626 6,500
4 credits 2,901 5,200
3 credits 2,176 3,900
2 credits (minimum charge) 1,450 2,600
Postbaccalaureate and Graduate Nonmatriculated students
enrolled in graduate courses (500-level and above)
Resident Non-resident
7-18 credits $3,616 $7,833
Added fee per credit for more than 18 credits 494 1,096
6 credits 3,100 6,714
5 credits 2,583 5,595
4 credits 2,066 4,476
3 credits 1,550 3,357
2 credits (minimum charge) 1,033 2,238