Overview

The Postbaccalaureate degree program is a state based program administered through UW Office of Admissions. Postbaccalaureate, or fifth year, students register for all courses and pay the established tuition and fees through the UW Registrar on a quarterly basis. Students in the Postbaccalaureate degree program are eligible for the same undergraduate student services as individuals in Washington state-funded programs. Financial aid is limited for postbaccalaureate students and typically in the form of student loans.

1) Non Refundable Deposit

Once accepted, all new students must submit a confirmation deposit (deposit amount updated soon) to the Office of Admissions to secure a space in the program. Initial acceptance notifications are emailed to students.  The mandatory deposit is due immediately at the time of acceptance. Entering postbaccalaureate students may not wait until financial aid is distributed to submit the deposit.

2) Instructional Fees / Tuition

Programs that are funded by the state of Washington have different "in-state" and "out-of-state" tuition rates. A student’s tuition rate for the degree program is dependent upon their residency status. Full time tuition rate/instructional fee is the same each quarter from 10 credits up to 18 credits of coursework. Part-time tuition rate varies based on total credit amount. The instructional (tuition) fee does not include the cost of UW fees, textbooks or materials and is subject to change.

3) University Fees

All UW students are responsible for the following University fees:

• Building fee - A fee paid to offset security, maintenance and utilities (included in the tuition rate).
• ​Student Technology fee - This fee supports the improvement of technology used by students at the University of Washington campuses. The Student Technology Fee Committee determines the expenditure of this fee. Students at the UW lead the committee, which allocates money for technology resources for general student use. The fee is paid quarterly.
• ​Services & Activities (S&A) fee - This fee is a student levied and distributed fee to support and enhance student activities and programs at the UW, including the Associated Students of UW (ASUW), the Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS), Campus Sustainability Fund, Childcare Assistance Program, Classroom Support Services, Counseling Center, Ethnic Cultural Center & Theater Complex, Hall Health Primary Care Center, Q Center, Recreational Sports Programs, Husky Union Building, Student Legal Services, and Student Publications. The fee is paid quarterly.
• IMA Bond fee – This fee supports the expansion of the Intramural Activities (IMA) building and improvements to recreational sports programs facilities including construction of a multi-activity sports field and renovation of the golf driving range. The fee is paid quarterly.
• U-Pass / Transportation fee – This fee is mandatory for all registered and enrolled UW Seattle campus students. Refunds on this fee are no longer available. The fee is paid quarterly.
• Facilities Renovation Fee – This fee supports the UW Seattle campus renovations for the Husky Union Building (HUB), Ethnic Cultural Center and the Hall Health Primary Care Center. The fee is paid quarterly.

Postbaccalaureate Degree Program
Tuition & Fee Information

2026-2027 Academic Year

In the Postbaccalaureate degree program, students are charged tuition and fees each quarter of the program. Students are charged either a resident or non resident and a full time or part time tuition rate.

For the 2026-2027 academic year, the instructional fee/tuition for each program is outlined below. Tuition covers the required SPHSC courses offered over each Postbac program's quarters, but is exclusive of textbooks, other materials and UW registration, technology, services and activities fees, which are set by the state of Washington and the UW Board of Regents. Please note that all UW students pay both tuition and fees while enrolled.

*International Students are required to register for at least 12 credits per quarter and may need to add elective coursework.

Resident Tuition for 3-Quarter Intensive Program

Nonresident Tuition for 3-Quarter Intensive Program

Resident Tuition for 6-Quarter Program

Year 2 tuition and fees are estimates based on 2026–27 rates and are subject to change when 2027–28 rates are established.

Note: Tuition estimates are based on the 50 credits required for completion of the Postbaccalaureate program. SPHSC 495 is not a Postbaccalaureate degree requirement and is therefore not included in the credit totals or tuition estimates above. Students who elect to take SPHSC 495 register for one additional credit each quarter of participation. Students taking SPHSC 495 during Year 1 should expect higher quarterly tuition based on the additional credit. In Year 2, students are charged full-time tuition at 10 or more credits. 

Nonresident Tuition for 6-Quarter Program

Year 2 tuition and fees are estimates based on 2026–27 rates and are subject to change when 2027–28 rates are established.

Note: Tuition estimates are based on the 50 credits required for completion of the Postbaccalaureate program. SPHSC 495 is not a Postbaccalaureate degree requirement and is therefore not included in the credit totals or tuition estimates above. Students who elect to take SPHSC 495 register for one additional credit each quarter of participation. Students taking SPHSC 495 during Year 1 should expect higher quarterly tuition based on the additional credit. In Year 2, students are charged full-time tuition at 10 or more credits.