Tuition rates for the 2024-25 academic year
We work with current and prospective students to be transparent and connect them to the assistance they need because we understand the challenges of paying for and funding higher education goals.
Tuition rates for 2024-25 are determined by a various factors. For example, undergraduate and graduate programs have different rates. Some programs are tuition-based and charge different rates for Washington and non-Washington residents. Some are fee-based programs and charge the same rate regardless of your state of residence. See more details below, and please note that rates are subject to change.
Tuition-based programs
The following tuition-based programs include different rates for Washington state residents and non-resident students. Rates are determined by the UW Office of Planning & Budgeting and include tuition (comprised of the operating and building fee), the Student Technology Fee, the Services & Activities Fee, IMA Bond Fee, Facilities Renovation Fee, and U-PASS Fee. These fees correspond with services provided to students as part of their enrollment. We encourage you to visit the undergraduate or graduate tuition dashboards for a detailed breakdown of tuition and additional fees included in these rates.
| Program | Resident | Non-resident |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | $4,325/quarter | $14,403/quarter |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice — state tuition tracks (PCNS, PNP-AC, PNP-PC, PHSL, PMHNP) | $11,239/quarter | $16,038/quarter |
| Graduate certificates — state tuition (APEOH, PHE, PNP-AC, PNP-PC) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Science | $7,258/quarter | $12,649/quarter |
Fee-based programs
The following programs are self-sustaining, fee-based programs administered in partnership with the UW Continuum College – Professional & Continuing Education (PCE). Course fees are charged on a per-quarter or per-credit basis and are the same for Washington state residents and non-resident students. We encourage you to visit the Office of the University Registrar Fee-Based Program FAQs page for more information.
| Program | Cost |
| Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Spring/Autumn 2024 cohort* | $12,416/quarter |
| Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Spring 2025 cohort* | $12,913/quarter |
| Master of Science in Clinical Informatics & Patient-Centered Technologies | $727/credit |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (AGNP-AC, AGNP-PC, FNP, NM, WHCNS) | $1,021/credit |
| Advanced practice graduate certificates (AGNP-AC, AGNP-PC, NM, WHCNS) | |
| Graduate certificate in Palliative Care | $775/credit |
| Graduate certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health | $980/credit |
*ABSN cohorts pay the same tuition rate throughout their program of study
Program-dependent
The Global Health Nursing graduate certificate program follows the same tuition rate as the degree program you are concurrently enrolled in (e.g., PCE per-credit rate for PCE DNP programs or resident/non-resident state tuition rates for PhD or DNP programs that are not run through PCE).
Additional fees
As a student at School of Nursing and UW student, it is important to consider additional costs that may arise during your educational experience, depending on your coursework and activities. Fees marked with an (*) are for clinical-based programs and tracks only:
- CastleBranch account (for immunization tracking)*
- Clinical Placements Northwest account registration fee (A/BSN programs only)*
- UW Professional & Continuing Education registration fees (UWPCE programs/tracks only)*
- SoN background check
- CPR training or renewal (every two years)*
- Immunizations (Students with clinical coursework must maintain up-to-date immunizations. Costs will vary depending on insurance status and the number of immunizations required annually)*
- Student Health fee*
- Books and supplies
- Housing and food
- Personal expenses
- Local transportation
For more information, see the average undergraduate student budget provided by the UW Office of Student Financial Aid.
Scholarships & financial support
Various types of financial support, including scholarships, grants, loans, and employment, are available to support nursing students in degree programs during their programs of study.
Students completing certificate programs only are not eligible for financial aid.
Are you a current UW or State of Washington employee?
You may qualify for tuition exemption!
As a benefit for UW employees and some State of Washington employees who are employed at least 50% FTE, tuition exemption allows you to take a limited number of credits each quarter without paying the same tuition and fees as non-exempt students at the University of Washington.
To take advantage of this benefit, you must apply to UW for either non-matriculated or matriculated status, be admitted, and maintain active status. Each quarter, you must submit the appropriate tuition exemption form and pay the required fee in advance. Please note that a technology fee will also be charged per credit of enrollment.
Please visit the UW Tuition Exemption Status page for guidelines and details.
Yes, there is a cost to initially apply to the UW and a quarterly fee to sign up for tuition exemption. You will also be charged a technology fee, which is charged per credit of enrollment. Visit the UW Tuition Exemption Status page for details.
The following School of Nursing courses do not qualify for tuition exemption:
- ALL NCLIN courses
- NMETH 598, 600, 700, 800, 801
- NURS 499, 599
- Any course offered through UW Professional & Continuing Education (PCE)
Enrollment in School of Nursing courses not included in this list may or may not be open to enrollment if you are NOT a matriculating School of Nursing student. If you are not a current UW School of Nursing student, please contact the Office of Student and Academic Affairs before attempting to use your tuition exemption benefit: asknursing@uw.edu or 206.543.8736.
You only need to apply once to the UW if you maintain continuous enrollment in the same status (summer quarter excepted). However, you must apply for tuition exemption before each quarter in which you intend to use it.