by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview lays out the cost of attending University of Washington-Tacoma Campus, spanning what it costs to attend, projected costs over a degree, net price, debt outcomes, and aid equity.
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Cost of attendance at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus spanned $24,528.00 through $54,764.00 depending on your residency status.
Residency made the difference: in-state students paid the lower rate and out-of-state students the higher rate: roughly $24,528.00 in-state compared with $54,764.00 for non-residents.
Here the cost is broken out three ways: no aid, average aid, and the aid a low-income student typically receives.
| Tuition and fees | $13,168.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $11,360.00 |
| Total cost | $24,528.00 |
| That is 27% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $24,528.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$15,183.00 |
| Net price | $9,345.00 |
| That is 51% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $24,528.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$20,888.00 |
| Net price | $3,640.00 |
| That is 81% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $43,404.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $11,360.00 |
| Total cost | $54,764.00 |
| That is 184% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $54,764.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$15,183.00 |
| Net price | $39,581.00 |
| That is 106% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $54,764.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$20,888.00 |
| Net price | $33,876.00 |
| That is 76% above the national average net price. | |
| Go deeper on the components with the tuition & fees page and room and board. |
Costs have trended upward in recent years by around 2.7% per year, so the four-year total runs well above today’s cost. These tables carry the cost across a degree for three cases: low-income w/ aid, average aid, and no aid. Loan math assumes ten-year repayment at 6.8% interest.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Freshman year | $3,740.00 | $9,601.00 | $25,200.00 |
| Senior year | $4,055.00 | $10,411.00 | $27,327.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $15,584.00 | $40,010.00 | $105,014.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $5,937.00 | $15,242.00 | $40,007.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $179.00 | $460.00 | $1,209.00 |
| Total amount paid | $21,521.00 | $55,252.00 | $145,021.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Freshman year | $3,740.00 | $9,601.00 | $25,200.00 |
| Senior year | $3,842.00 | $9,864.00 | $25,890.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $7,582.00 | $19,465.00 | $51,089.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $2,888.00 | $7,415.00 | $19,463.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $87.00 | $224.00 | $588.00 |
| Total amount paid | $10,470.00 | $26,880.00 | $70,552.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Freshman year | $34,804.00 | $40,665.00 | $56,263.00 |
| Senior year | $37,741.00 | $44,097.00 | $61,013.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $145,037.00 | $169,462.00 | $234,466.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $55,254.00 | $64,559.00 | $89,323.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $1,669.00 | $1,950.00 | $2,698.00 |
| Total amount paid | $200,290.00 | $234,021.00 | $323,790.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Freshman year | $34,804.00 | $40,665.00 | $56,263.00 |
| Senior year | $35,756.00 | $41,778.00 | $57,804.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $70,560.00 | $82,443.00 | $114,067.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $26,881.00 | $31,408.00 | $43,456.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $812.00 | $949.00 | $1,313.00 |
| Total amount paid | $97,441.00 | $113,851.00 | $157,523.00 |
For the complete net-price picture, see the net price section below.
Net price reflects the true cost to attend after grant and scholarship aid is deducted. For most prospective students, net price gives a more realistic estimate than sticker tuition.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $10,163.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $10,017.00 |
What families actually pay shifts with income, since need-based grants are larger for lower-income students. Here is the average net price for each family-income range:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $4,709.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $5,936.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $7,900.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $16,772.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $22,095.00 |
Estimate your specific net price using the school’s University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Net Price Calculator, or check with the financial aid office.
Dig into how aid is awarded on the financial aid breakdown.
The median graduating debt at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is $12,375.00, which the Department of Education classifies as a Low ($10-20k) debt-load classification.
The full distribution of debt at graduation looks like this:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $3,122.00 |
| 25th | $6,037.00 |
| Median (50th) | $12,375.00 |
| 75th | $21,566.00 |
| 90th | $28,000.00 |
How far apart the 10th and 90th percentiles sit tells you how uneven debt outcomes are.
Read the complete debt breakdown on the student loan debt page.
Median debt at graduation differs meaningfully across income brackets. The table below divides borrowers into three income tiers:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $12,184.00 |
| Middle income | $11,667.00 |
| High income | $12,851.00 |
Debt at graduation often differs for first-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $12,055.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $12,500.00 |
Pell Grants are the federal government’s primary need-based undergraduate aid program. Pell vs non-Pell comparisons surface how debt breaks down by need.
The median debt gap between Pell and non-Pell graduates of University of Washington-Tacoma Campus works out to $-506.00.
The default-rate category at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 3.2% |
For a sense of scale, Stafford disbursements at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus add up to $2,417,917,439.00 distributed across 94,760 recipients.
Veteran and active-military students often access dedicated federal aid programs including the Post-9/11 GI Bill and Department of Defense Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 339 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $10,723.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 14 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $3,091.00 |
For the full rundown of veteran and military benefits, see the college veterans page.
The data above is a foundation; round it out by asking yourself about University of Washington-Tacoma Campus, keep these questions in mind:
Each page below covers one part of paying for college in more detail:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.