Understanding University of Washington Bothell Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Navigating the financial aspects of higher education can be daunting. This article provides a comprehensive overview of undergraduate tuition, fees, and associated costs at the University of Washington Bothell (UW Bothell). It aims to clarify the various components of these expenses, explain residency requirements for tuition purposes, and outline available financial aid options.

Tuition Rates

Tuition at the University of Washington Bothell is determined by the state and is indexed to the cost of instruction. As costs generally increase due to inflation, tuition and fee rates are subject to change each year. Therefore, it's impossible to provide accurate tuition charges for future quarters definitively.

University of Washington Bothell's tuition is $13,472 for in-state and $44,706 for out-of-state students. Compared with the national average cost of in-state tuition of $12,436, University of Washington Bothell is more expensive. For students coming from out of state, the tuition is more expensive than the national average cost of out-of-state tuition of $29,815.

Residency for Tuition Purposes

Very few international students pay the resident tuition rate; students must apply and qualify for Washington state residency to pay this rate.

Mandatory Fees

In addition to tuition, students are required to pay certain fees. These fees support various services and resources on campus.

Enrollment Confirmation Deposit

All new students, as well as those continuing in a new classification, must confirm their intention to enroll by paying a non-refundable Enrollment Confirmation Deposit. This deposit is $250 for undergraduate students. For graduate students, the fee varies by program but is at least $250. Students admitted for the Summer Quarter are not required to pay this deposit. The fee is applied toward tuition and fees for the quarter in which the student is admitted and enrolls.

New Student Enrollment and Orientation Fee (NSEOF)

The NSEOF is a mandatory, one-time fee for $425 that all entering undergraduates pay to fund services received as a new student at the UW Bothell.

Student Technology Fee

The Student Technology Fee is designed to provide funds for the improvement of technology used by students at UW Bothell. The UW Bothell Student Technology Fee Committee (STFC) determines the expenditures of the fee.

U-PASS

The U-PASS is your ticket to ride Metro, Community Transit, and Sound Transit service anytime, anywhere.

Other Potential Fees

Late Fees

An obligation to pay tuition and fees in United States dollars is incurred when a student registers. The tuition due date is always the third Friday of the quarter. Payments must be received by the Bothell Cashier’s Office no later than 5:00pm on the tuition due date or by 4:00pm in the drop boxes. For past due balances of $250 and above, the late fee is $120. For balances between $50 - $249.99, the late fee is $50. If you have not paid your outstanding balance by the end of the late payment period, a hold will be placed on your academic records.

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Late Registration Service Charge

A late registration service charge of $25 is assessed to first time registration students of Period III registration and through the 10th day.

Transcript Fee

A charge of $11, payable online through our transcript vendor Parchment.

Tuition Adjustments

Registered students must pay full tuition and fees. Tuition may be canceled or reduced if a student makes an official withdrawal or drops a course during the period specified by state statute. A student who does not completely withdraw, but who is dropping one or more courses, may be eligible for lower tuition, depending on the total number of credits remaining, after the course drop, and on the time period when the drop was made. Tuition for students making a course drop on or before the seventh class day is determined by the total credits remaining. Tuition for students making a course drop after the seventh class day, through the 30th calendar day of the quarter, is computed on the total credits remaining, plus one-half the difference between the old tuition and the new tuition. When a fee payment is made by check, a waiting period is required before a refund can be authorized. An application for refund may be refused, unless it is made during the quarter in which the fees apply.

Estimated Expenses

The cost of a student’s education at the University varies with individual circumstances. The Office of Student Financial Aid estimates the amount of money that students in different family situations need to meet living expenses and to pay for school. They are based on surveys of students’ costs, comparisons with other schools, input from housing and transportation agencies, and they reflect cost-of-living changes. They cover modest but adequate costs for most students attending this University.

As you’re comparing costs of different institutions, also consider the total cost and the net price. The total cost is the sticker price, plus the cost of food and housing, books and supplies, and transportation and personal expenses. At University of Washington Bothell, the total cost is $35,467 for in-state students and $65,703 for out-of-state students.

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Living expenses are calculated from the 2025-2026 Student Budget Nine-Month Expenses. (Textbooks and course supplies, rent, utilities and food, personal and miscellaneous, and transportation).

Financial Aid

The UW administers many federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs to help students pay for their education. There are four basic types of aid: grants, scholarships, loans, and work study. Grants and scholarships do not have to be repaid. Loans must be repaid after graduation or withdrawal from school. The work study program gives students a chance to work part-time, either on or off campus.

The amount a student should be able to pay is determined by a standard, federally mandated need-analysis methodology. The methodology establishes whether a student is financially dependent on his or her parents and, if so, what the family should be able to contribute. It also takes into account the family size, number in college, total income from the prior calendar year, a percentage of net assets, and all other resources. There is no income cutoff or other simple method of determining whether a student will qualify for need-based financial aid. Our office will review and may recalculate your expected family contribution. If a student/parent has a change in their financial situation while in school, the student should notify the Financial Aid office to request a re-evaluation of their eligibility. To receive financial aid you must meet all eligibility criteria as defined by federal, state and institutional rules.

Applying for Financial Aid

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) are the basic applications for financial aid. The applications are available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov or readysetgrad.wa.gov/wasfa beginning October 1. The annual deadline for priority consideration is January 15 and applies to all quarters of the upcoming academic year. The Financial Aid Office recommends that students complete the FAFSA or WASFA by January 1st to ensure delivery to the federal processor by the priority deadline. You must list the University of Washington (federal code #003798, same for all three campuses) as one of the colleges to receive the results of your FAFSA/WASFA. If your FAFSA/WASFA is received after January 15th then you will be considered a late applicant and are only considered for limited types of aid. Students who apply for financial aid should stay in touch with the financial aid counselor, and should notify the Financial Aid Office of any changes which may impact their award.

Scholarships

Students enrolled, or planning to enroll, at the UW Bothell may be eligible to apply for scholarships. There are many sources of information for scholarships and other funding opportunities. Many of these resources are designed to help students identify which scholarships best match their qualifications.

Special Programs and Exemptions

Veteran and Military Educational Benefits

Information on educational benefits and special exemption programs for veterans and their dependents is available in the Office of Veteran & Military Educational Benefits. Veterans and members of the armed forces who apply for admission to any campus of the University are subject to the same minimum requirements, as are regular students, and are expected to enroll in accordance with University requirements.

Tuition Exemption Program for Employees

The University of Washington Tuition Exemption Program, established under the authority of RCW 28B.15.558, enables University of Washington employees and State of Washington employees who have been admitted to the University of Washington, to have tuition waived for up to six credits each quarter provided that they register on a “space-available” basis. The Tuition Exemption Program is available at the University of Washington Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma campuses.

Administrative Holds

The comptroller is authorized to place a hold (administrative) on the records of any student who fails to pay amounts due to the University. Until this hold is cleared, the University (1) does not release the student’s record or any information based on the record, (2) does not prepare transcripts or certified statements, and (3) denies registration as well as graduation from the University. In cases of serious financial delinquency, the comptroller, with the consent of the Registrar, may order that a student’s registration be canceled and that privileges of attendance be withdrawn. An administrative hold or cancellation also may occur when a student has not complied with other University rules, procedures, or obligations. The hold may be placed on the student’s record by the authorized University office responsible for enforcement of the rule, procedure, or obligation involved.

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