Tuition & financial aid
MS Accounting Tuition 2025-26 academic year
| Resident Status | Tuition Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Resident | $582/credit |
| Non-Resident | $725/credit |
The posted rates are for the academic year 2025-26. Rates for future academic years may include modest tuition increases.
Students may be required to complete an additional 4 credits of pre-term coursework prior to the start of autumn quarter.
Additional Fees
| Resident Status | Registration Fee | Technology Fee* | S & A Fee* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | $55.00 | $38.00 | $253.00 |
| Non-Resident | $55.00 | $38.00 | $253.00 |
Residency
To be classified or reclassified as a resident, for tuition and fee purposes, a student must establish a bona fide domicile in the state of Washington primarily for purposes other than educational for the period of one year immediately prior to classification as a resident.
Note your residency status on the Enrollment Confirmation Acknowledgment you received. If you are classified as a “non-resident” and you believe you qualify for resident status, you may apply for a change of status.
Financial aid opportunities
The MS Accounting program at UW Bothell is fee-based. Learn more about fee-based degrees offered at the University of Washington.
Students in all fee-based programs, including this degree, are ineligible for the tuition exemption program, WA State and UW Employee tuition exemption programs, and institutional tuition waivers or the Undergraduate/Graduate University Grant programs, including the Husky Promise program.
Some students, depending on financial status, may be eligible for Department of Education Loans, and are encouraged to start the free application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) as early as possible.
View the UW Bothell financial aid page for the latest information designed to help students with their financial aid research. Generous scholarships are available for select enrolled students in amount ranging from $500 to over $5000. You can also check out the UW Financial Aid office website fore more information.
Federal loans
Federal loans sometimes have lower interest rates and better repayment plans for students than other types of loans:
Scholarships
Because graduate scholarships and grant opportunities are generally more competitive than undergraduate scholarship opportunities, graduate students are encouraged to widely research for opportunities.
The UW Bothell School of Business offers a MSA-PCE Scholarship each year. Up to 15 students are selected for the scholarship, with amounts varying from $500 to $3,000. The scholarship deadline is in the fall, and current students be sent details on how to apply.
Additional scholarship information resources
Graduate scholarships and grant opportunities are generally more competitive than undergraduate scholarship opportunities and graduate students are encouraged to widely research for opportunities.
Additional resources
Assistance for international students
UW Bothell International Student Services
Military benefits
For more information, visit the Veteran & Military Educational Benefits office website. Additional information can be found at the US Department of Veterans Affairs.
Tax education credit eligibility
Use the interactive Tax Education Credit Eligibility Tool on the IRS website for more information.
Employer tuition benefits
If your employer offers a tuition benefit for employees per calendar year, our 22-month program begins each September and takes place over 3 calendar years which may maximize your benefits.