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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. Rates shown include the Student Technology Fee and the Services and Activities Fee. 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.

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.

2009-2010 Quarterly Tuition Rates
Undergraduate level
includes postbaccalaureate and nonmatriculated students taking undergraduate courses
Resident Non-resident
10-18 credits $2,551 $8,110
Added fee per credit for more than 18 credits 238 793
9 credits 2,296 7,299
8 credits 2,041 6,488
7 credits 1,786 5,677
6 credits 1,531 4,866
5 credits 1,276 4,055
4 credits 1,021 3,244
3 credits 766 2,433
2 credits (minimum charge) 511 1,622
Master of Arts;
Master of Social Work
Resident Non-resident
7-18 credits $3,563 $8,010
Added fee per credit for more than 18 credits 484 1,119
6 credits 3,054 6,865
5 credits 2,545 5,721
4 credits 2,036 4,577
3 credits 1,527 3,432
2 credits (minimum charge) 1,018 2,288
Master of Nursing;
Master of Education
Resident Non-resident
7-18 credits $3,730 $8,176
Added fee per credit for more than 18 credits 508 1,143
6 credits 3,197 7,008
5 credits 2,664 5,840
4 credits 2,132 4,672
3 credits 1,599 3,504
2 credits (minimum charge) 1,066 2,336
Master of Science in Computing & Software Systems Resident Non-resident
7-18 credits $3,896 $8,343
Added fee per credit for more than 18 credits 531 1,167
6 credits 3,340 7,151
5 credits 2,783 5,960
4 credits 2,226 4,768
3 credits 1,670 3,576
2 credits (minimum charge) 1,113 2,385
Master of Business Administration Resident Non-resident
7-18 credits $5,436 $9,743
Added fee per credit for more than 18 credits 751 1,367
6 credits 4,660 8,351
5 credits 3,883 6,960
4 credits 3,106 5,568
3 credits 2,330 4,176
2 credits (minimum charge) 1,553 2,785
Postbaccalaureate and Graduate Nonmatriculated students
enrolled in graduate courses (500-level and above)
Resident Non-resident
7-18 credits $3,896 $8,343
Added fee per credit for more than 18 credits 531 1,167
6 credits 3,340 7,151
5 credits 2,783 5,960
4 credits 2,226 4,768
3 credits 1,670 3,576
2 credits (minimum charge) 1,113 2,385