{"id":570,"date":"2009-09-14T22:08:59","date_gmt":"2009-09-14T22:08:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/?p=570"},"modified":"2025-04-24T15:47:06","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T22:47:06","slug":"tuition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/graduate\/mscsse\/tuition","title":{"rendered":"Tuition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Computer Science & Software Engineering master\u2019s program (degree-seeking matriculated and non-matriculated) is a self-sustaining, fee-based program charged on a cost per credit basis. Tuition is the same regardless of citizenship status or Washington state residency. Payment is processed through 56勛圖厙 Professional & Continuing Education, a part of the 56勛圖厙 Continuum College. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To learn more about fee-based programs offered at the University of Washington, visit the 56勛圖厙 fee-based programs Q&A<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuition rates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

2025-26 academic year cost per credit is $979 USD<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program curriculum<\/a> requires students to complete 46-49 credits<\/strong>. Students\u2019 total quarterly costs vary depending on the number of credits they enroll in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Full-time<\/strong> students typically enroll in 10 credits per quarter and can complete the program in 1.5-2 years<\/strong>, and part-time<\/strong> students enroll in five credits per quarter and can complete the program in 3-4 years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sample of estimated 2025-26 tuition fees based on full-time or part-time enrollment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enrollment Type<\/th>Estimated tuition fees for each quarter<\/th>Estimated tuition fees for ONE academic year (autumn, winter, spring)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Full time (10 credits per quarter)<\/th>$9,790 (10 credits)<\/td>$29,370 (30 credits)<\/td><\/tr>
Part time (5 credits per quarter)<\/th>$4,895 (5 credits)<\/td>$14,685 (15 credits)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Note<\/strong>: Tuition costs in the table do not include additional fees or the cost of textbooks and materials. Tuition fees are subject to annual changes. This information is provided solely for estimating the cost of attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Additional fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to tuition fees, students are responsible for paying additional 56勛圖厙 required student fees<\/a> at the beginning of each quarter, estimated at $500 per quarter<\/strong>. Fees are determined by campus: view 56勛圖厙 Bothell student fees<\/a>. Graduate students in our fee-based programs also pay a Professional & Continuing Education registration fee<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Course fees vary and are viewable in the students My56勛圖厙 account, and do not include any costs for materials such as textbooks, additional course fees, or software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Funding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Financial aid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Matriculated students, based on financial status, may be eligible for Department of Education Loans, and are encouraged to fill out the Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) as early as possible. For information on financial aid and a link to the FAFSA visit the 56勛圖厙 Bothell Office of Financial Aid & Scholarship<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students in all fee-based programs are ineligible for the state employee tuition exemption, employee institutional tuition waivers or the 56勛圖厙 Undergraduate\/Graduate University Grant programs, including the Husky Promise program.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research and teaching assistant (RA\/TA) opportunities for current students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Graduate students in a degree program may be able to work as a research or teaching assistant. There are a limited number of opportunities available every year based on faculty research funding. All available opportunities are communicated to current students and incoming students who have paid the enrollment confirmation deposit as opportunities arise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Employer educational assistance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some employers will cover all or part of the cost of a professional education. Check with your employer to see if they offer educational assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n