by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a UW Seattle degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how UW Seattle measures up.
UW Seattle is ranked #650 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Washington, it ranks #33 of 65 for value.
Among the majors UW Seattle offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Scandinavian Studies | #1 of 3 |
| Ancient/Classical Greek Language & Literature | #1 of 5 |
| Computational Mathematics | #1 of 17 |
| Human Computer Interaction | #1 of 10 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #1 of 10 |
| Atmospheric Chemistry & Climatology | #1 of 1 |
| Archeology | #1 of 6 |
| Political and Social Sciences | #1 of 6 |
| Metal & Jewelry Arts | #1 of 14 |
| Keyboard Instruments | #1 of 63 |
Below is the detailed UW Seattle value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is ranked #1 out of #68 in Washington for quality and #33 out of #65 for Washington value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the UW Seattle financial aid page to be sure.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is ranked #650 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, University of Washington-Seattle Campus is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at UW Seattle costs about $23,569. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $94,276 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $31,974 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $14,091 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $23,569 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $94,276 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the UW Seattle net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What UW Seattle costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a UW Seattle degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $127,896 | — | — |
| All Students | $94,276 | #650 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $56,364 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $127,896 | — | — |
| All Students | $94,276 | #33 | C+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $56,364 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at UW Seattle shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $6,398 |
| $30K–$48K | $6,601 |
| $48K–$75K | $7,817 |
| $75K–$110K | $17,234 |
| Over $110K | $28,383 |
About 47% of UW Seattle undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $16,147 per year. Get more details on the UW Seattle financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the UW Seattle net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.