Campus of University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

    University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

    Tacoma, WA, United States

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    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    • Public
    • Master's university

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    University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Cost & Financial Aid

    At University of Washington-Tacoma Campus, students from families earning up to $30,000 paid an average of $7,236 a year after grants, against $26,542 for families earning over $110,000.

    University of Washington-Tacoma Campus average annual cost

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Average annual cost after grants

    $11,900

    $8,016 below the median for 4-year colleges ($19,916).

    By family income

    Family incomeAverage annual cost
    $0 to $30,000$7,236
    $30,001 to $48,000$6,570
    $48,001 to $75,000$8,115
    $75,001 to $110,000$10,702
    Over $110,000$26,542

    Average yearly cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal aid. Loans are not subtracted.

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    Cost & financial aid

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025

    Published price vs. what students paid

    In-state tuition & fees
    $13,577
    Out-of-state tuition & fees
    $44,811
    Average net price
    $11,900
    Tuition is the published yearly price. Average net price is the yearly cost of attendance (tuition, housing, food, books) minus grants and scholarships.

    Students receiving Pell Grants

    Pell Grant recipients
    47.9%
    Share of undergraduates who receive a federal Pell Grant, a common signal of how many students come from lower-income families.

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    University of Washington-Tacoma Campus cost of attendance breakdown

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    In-state tuition and fees
    $13,577
    Out-of-state tuition and fees
    $44,811
    Room and board (on campus)
    $16,371
    Books and supplies
    $900
    Total cost of attendance (published)
    $28,325

    The published cost of attendance also covers transport and personal expenses. Out-of-state students at public colleges pay the out-of-state tuition.

    Student loans and debt at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Undergraduates with a federal loan
    27.3%
    Median federal debt at graduation
    $14,008
    Monthly payment, 10-year plan
    $159

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    Scholarships you may be eligible for

    Awards you could use at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus: the college's own scholarships, programs from WA and federal grants. Each is checked against its official page; open one to see the full rules.

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    • WA program · Residents of WA · need-based

    • WA program · Residents of WA

    • WA program · Residents of WA · need-based

    • WA program · Residents of WA · need-based

    • WA program · Residents of WA

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      State · WA

      theWashBoard.org

      Washington Student Achievement Council

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      Closes
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      • One-time
    • Federal grant · Most students can apply

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