Financial Aid Budget Information

2011-2012 UW Medical Student Budget 

This is the current budget for any 1st - 4th year student attending medical school during the 2011-2012 year. Living with parents/relatives decreases room/board. 

1st Year (3 Quarters)

Resident Tuition*^   $25,320
Books & Equipment   $2,397
Room & Board $13,812
Personal $2,265
Transportation $1,524
 Health Fee^^ $105 
TOTAL $45,423

^Tuition may vary at regional WWAMI sites.
*Non-resident Tuition for 1st year: $54,300 (3 Quarters)
^^Starting in the 2011-2012 school year, incoming students will pay this fee annually.


2nd Year (3 Quarters)

Resident Tuition*                  $25,320
Books, Supplies & step 1 $2,535
Room & Board $13,812
Personal $2,265
Transportation $1,731
TOTAL $45,663

*Non-resident Tuition for 2nd year: $54,300 (3 Quarters)


3rd Year (4 Quarters)

Resident Tuition**   $32,962
Books, step 2 cs & ck^     $2,888
Room & Board $18,416
Personal $3,020
Transportation $3,188
TOTAL $60,474

** Non-resident 3rd Year Tuition: $71,602 (4 Quarters)
^Step 2 costs are included in the Spring budget.


4th Year (4 Quarters)

Estimated Resident Tuition**  $32,962
Books $1,244
Room & Board $18,416
Personal $3,020
Transportation $3,188
TOTAL $58,830

**Non-resident 4th Year Tuition: $71,602 (4 Quarters)

2011-2012 University of Washington Tuition Rates

You can find the University Tuition and Credit Rates on the main University of Washington website. Select "Seattle Campus" from the options listed. Medical Students are listed under "First Professional Tuition Categories" as Medical Professional in its own row. You will note that tuition is available as both resident and non-resident for Autumn, Winter and Spring quarters. Select the check mark in the column that matches the appropriate row with the appropriate quarter and residency status to view a PDF of tuition rates.

Non-Resident Tuition (Non-WWAMI)

Out of region students (those who are not in one of the WWAMI states) may apply for residency status in Washington State after demonstrating a year of primary residency in Washington State.

VA Benefits

If you are a veteran eligible for VA benefits, you can find information specific to their office at the Veteran's Center

Budget Adjustments

The budget may be increased for computer/pda (up to $3000), health insurance (student only), childcare or a dependent allowance during the quarters students are enrolled. Forms are available in T-557, or e-mail somfao@uw.edu to request if off-site.

The budget cannot be increased to cover credit card debt, mortgage payments above room/board expenses already in budget, car payments, or costs related to applying to medical school or residency programs (application fees/interview costs/moving/travel).