Tuition and Financing

The total program fee for the 12-month MSCM Program is $47,736 for residents and $53,144 for non-residents.
Estimated fees and estimated total program cost are outlined below. Fees are paid quarterly and are due by the Tuition/Fee Assessment Deadline. Admitted students are required to pay a $2,000 non-refundable and non-transferable tuition deposit. This deposit is applied to your summer quarter tuition balance. Details of how to pay tuition are available on the Tuition Payment website.

Admitted international applicants are required to show proof of adequate financial support. Details about this financial ability requirement can be found on the Graduate School’s website.

¹Fee amount shown is based on the 2024-25 year and is subject to change Office of Planning and Budgeting.
²Average living expenses are calculated from the 2025-26 Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) Student Budgets.
³All matriculated international students in F-1 or J-1 status are required to purchase. See details on the ISHIP website.

For a complete summary of tuition charges and associated fees, visit the University’s Tuition Overview.

Establishing Washington State Residency

The Office of the University Registrar provides information about residency requirements.

Financing your MSCM

Foster MSCM students often finance their education through a combination of personal funds, educational loans, scholarships and employer tuition benefits.

The MSCM Program is a fee-based program. Students enrolled in this program are not eligible for the tuition exemption program, institutional tuition waivers or the Undergraduate/Graduate University Grant programs, including the Husky Promise program. For additional information, see fee based programs and financial aid and fee based program FAQ.