Tuition rates for the 2026-27 academic year
Understanding the cost of your education is an important part of planning for graduate or undergraduate study. Tuition varies by program and funding model, and financial support may be available to help you meet the cost of your education.
Some UW Nursing programs are tuition-based, with different rates for Washington state residents and non-residents. Others are fee-based and charge the same rate regardless of residency.
Please note: Tuition and fee rates are subject to change.
Tuition-based programs
Tuition-based programs have different rates for Washington state residents and non-residents. Rates are determined by the UW Office of Planning & Budgeting and include tuition (consisting of the operating fee and building fee) as well as the Student Technology Fee, Services & Activities Fee, IMA Bond Fee, Facilities Renovation Fee and U-PASS Fee. These fees support services available to students as part of their enrollment.
Visit the UW 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 | $4,625/quarter | $15,263/quarter |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice — state tuition tracks (PNP-AC*, PNP-PC*, PHSL*, PMHNP*) | $12,082/quarter | $17,238/quarter |
| Graduate certificates — state tuition (APEOH, PHE, PNP-AC*, PNP-PC*) | $12,082/quarter | $17,238/quarter |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Science | $7,755/quarter | $13,508/quarter |
*PHSL, PNP-AC, PNP-PC, and PMHNP DNP tracks and certificates (if available) follow the state tuition model for cohorts that began Autumn 2025 and earlier. Beginning with the Autumn 2026 cohort, those specialty tracks follow a fee-based tuition model (see below).
Fee-based programs
Fee-based programs are self-sustaining programs administered in partnership with UW Continuum College – Professional & Continuing Education (PCE). Course fees are charged by quarter or credit and are the same for Washington state residents and non-residents.
Visit the Office of the University Registrar Fee-Based Program FAQs for additional information about fee-based programs.
| Program | Cost |
|---|---|
| Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Spring/Autumn 2026 cohort* | $13,430/quarter |
| Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Spring 2027 cohort* | $13,873/quarter |
| Master of Science in Clinical Informatics & Patient-Centered Technologies | $741/credit |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (AGNP-AC, AGNP-PC, FNP, NM, WHNL; all DNP tracks beginning with the Autumn 2026 cohort) | $1,097/credit |
| Advanced practice graduate certificates (AGNP-AC, AGNP-PC, NM, WHNL) | $1,097/credit |
| Graduate certificate in Palliative Care | TBD |
| Graduate certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health | TBD |
*ABSN cohorts pay the same tuition rate throughout their program of study
Program-dependent
The Global Health Nursing graduate certificate follows the tuition rate of the degree program in which you are concurrently enrolled. For example, students enrolled in a PCE DNP program pay the applicable PCE per-credit rate, while students in a state-funded PhD or DNP program pay the applicable resident or non-resident tuition rate.
Additional fees
In addition to tuition, students should plan for other costs related to enrollment, coursework and, when applicable, clinical requirements. Fees marked with an asterisk (*) apply only to clinical programs and tracks.
- 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 about clinical and compliance-related costs, review the School of Nursing compliance fees. The UW Office of Student Financial Aid also provides an average student budget to help you estimate other educational and living expenses.
Scholarships & financial support
Scholarships, grants, loans and employment opportunities may be available to students enrolled in UW Nursing degree programs.
Students enrolled only in certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid.
Tuition exemption for UW and Washington state employees
If you are a UW employee or eligible State of Washington employee, you may qualify for the UW tuition exemption program.
Eligible employees who work at least 50% FTE may use tuition exemption to take a limited number of credits each quarter without paying the same tuition and fees as students who are not using the benefit.
To use tuition exemption, you must apply to UW in either matriculated or non-matriculated status, be admitted and maintain active status. You must also submit the appropriate tuition exemption form and pay the required fee before each quarter in which you use the benefit. A technology fee is charged per credit of enrollment.
Visit the UW Tuition Exemption Status page for requirements, deadlines and instructions.
Yes. You are responsible for the initial UW application fee and a quarterly tuition-exemption registration fee. You will also be charged a technology fee for each credit in which you enroll.
Visit the UW Tuition Exemption page for current 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 listed above may still be restricted for students who are not matriculated in a School of Nursing program.
If you are not a current UW School of Nursing student, contact the Office of Student and Academic Affairs before attempting to use your tuition exemption benefit:
asknursing@uw.edu
206.543.8736
You only need to apply to UW once if you maintain continuous enrollment in the same status, except for summer quarter. However, you must apply for tuition exemption before each quarter in which you intend to use the benefit.