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University of Washington

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
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01Acceptance 02Tuition 03Transfer 04ROI 05AP Credit 06Majors 07Housing 08International

Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

15% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating UW Seattle enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$17,982
Total Cost of Attendance$32,446

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $6,384 $25,536
$30-48k $7,039 $28,156
$48-75k $8,110 $32,440
$75-110k $14,328 $57,312
$110k+ $30,019 $120,076

Financial Aid & Student Debt at University of Washington

15.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
$14,615
Median Debt at Graduation

Is University of Washington Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$78,466
Median Earnings (10yr)
$14,615
Median Debt
5.4x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. University of Washington — 5.4x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

University of Washington True Cost by Family Income

15% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating UW Seattle enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $6,384 $25,536
$30-48k $7,039 $28,156
$48-75k $8,110 $32,440
$75-110k $14,328 $57,312
$110k+ $30,019 $120,076

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$17,982
Total Cost of Attendance$32,446

Financial Aid & Student Debt

15.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
Students from low-income families
$14,615
Median Debt at Graduation
Federal loans only
$62,979
Median Earnings (6yr)
6 years after enrollment

University of Washington Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does University of Washington actually cost per year?
University of Washington's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $32,446/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $13,176/yr, a 59% discount off sticker price.
Does University of Washington offer good financial aid?
15% of University of Washington students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including University of Washington also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if University of Washington requires it.
What income bracket pays the least at University of Washington?
Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $6,384/yr at University of Washington after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $30,019/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.
Is University of Washington worth the cost?
University of Washington graduates earn a median of $78,466 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $129,784 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.
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Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. University of Washington is not affiliated with DeepColleges.