UW-Tacoma 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,196

Cost of attendance at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus in 2022 for students from Washington.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average	$5,771
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$40,026

Cost of attendance at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average	$11,857
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus was $10,310. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at UW-Tacoma

UW-Tacoma net price calculator

$10,310

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Washington and nationwide.

Washington's average	$9,196
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of UW-Tacoma for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$10,310	$197 (2%)	$4,923	$5,765	$6,325	$13,842	$18,180
2021	$10,113	$507 (5%)	$5,854	$5,788	$8,147	$15,007	$20,078
2020	$10,620	$1,328 (14%)	$6,545	$7,222	$9,213	$17,651	$20,241
2019	$9,292	$618 (7%)	$6,582	$6,281	$6,287	$16,000	$19,601
2018	$8,674	$135 (2%)	$4,435	$4,330	$5,995	$14,209	$17,714
2017	$8,539	$1,115 (12%)	$5,178	$6,302	$7,863	$15,078	$21,289
2016	$9,654	$244 (3%)	$6,714	$6,204	$8,120	$16,312	$20,240
2015	$9,410	$515 (6%)	$7,710	$5,405	$9,083	$17,995	$20,733
2014	$8,895	--	$5,366	$5,722	$9,308	$17,080	$20,129

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of Washington-Tacoma Campus's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$29,650	$1,243 (4%)	$12,196	$16,554	$900
2021	$28,407	$811 (3%)	$11,889	$15,618	$900
2020	$27,596	$618 (2%)	$11,639	$15,057	$900
2019	$26,978	$668 (3%)	$11,261	$14,817	$900
2018	$26,310	$635 (2%)	$11,046	$14,439	$825
2017	$25,675	$2,058 (7%)	$10,831	$14,019	$825
2016	$27,733	$129	$11,905	$14,622	$1,206
2015	$27,862	$441 (2%)	$12,262	$14,394	$1,206
2014	$27,421	$954 (4%)	$11,902	$14,313	$1,206
2013	$26,467	--	$11,902	$13,530	$1,035

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at UW-Tacoma? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $13,194 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at UW-Tacoma is $1,466 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: UW-Tacoma estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $900.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, UW-Tacoma estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,360

If living off-campus, with family: $3,360

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,360
How much is UW-Tacoma application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $60 and $85 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: UW-Tacoma offers the following payment plans: Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$364	$791
For out-of-state students	$1,292	$1,417

Housing and Meal

**UW-Tacoma requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$13,194	300
2021	N/A	$11,241	N/A	300
2020	N/A	N/A	$11,748	304
2019	N/A	N/A	$11,028	298
2018	N/A	N/A	$10,650	284
2017	N/A	N/A	$10,230	290
2016	N/A	$8,129	N/A	128

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of Washington-Tacoma Campus during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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