University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WAPublicRank 1603 of 1,732Traditional rank 1053 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $6,398 |
| $30–48k | $6,601 |
| $48–75k | $7,817 |
| $75–110k | $17,234 |
| $110k+ | $28,383 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $12,242 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $12,643 |
| Change | $401 (+3.3%) |
| Tuition and fees (out-of-state), 2023-24 | $41,997 |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $17,982 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Latest published cost (state report)
| 2026-27 resident tuition + student fees | $14,340 |
| 2026-27 resident cost of attendance (first-year) | $37,680 |
| 2026-27 nonresident tuition | $44,580 |
Source: University of Washington, 2026-27 cost of attendance for first-year undergraduates, finance.uw.edu.
Tuition and fees trend (in-state)
Published tuition and required fees, +12.8% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 84% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 95% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 17% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 19% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $4,745 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | −$1,244 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | $14,569 | −$833 |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $13,521 | −$2,389 |
| Washington State University | $10,370 | −$1,516 |
| The Evergreen State College | $10,278 | −$1,164 |
| Bellingham Technical College | $9,416 | $470 |
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