The total program fee for the 12-month MSCM Program is $46,386 for residents and $50,912 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.
Resident
Quarterly fee: $11,246
Quarterly University fees1: $351
Number of quarters enrolled: 4
Total program cost: $46,386
Non-Resident
Quarterly fee: $12,378
Quarterly University fees1: $351
Number of quarters enrolled: 4
Total program cost: $50,912
Other Estimated Expenses2 for 2023-2024
Room and Board: $22,251
Books and Supplies: $825
Local Transportation: $1,581
Personal Expenses: $2,508
Health Insurance3: $1,965
1Fee amount shown is based on the 2023-24 year and is subject to change Office of Planning and Budgeting.
2Average living expenses are calculated from the 2023-24 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.
UW’s federal financial aid code for the FAFSA is 003798. For the specific application deadlines, please visit the Federal Student Aid website.
Summer quarter financial aid requests should be submitted by May. Find out more about how to get financial aid for summer quarter.
For complete information, contact the UW Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) at [email protected] or 206-543-6101.