Costs & Aid
The University of Washington Master of Science in Applied Chemical Science & Technology is a self-sustaining, fee-based program administered by the UW Department of Chemistry in partnership with UW Continuum College.
Costs
Course fees are charged on a per-credit basis and are the same for resident (Washington state) students and nonresident students. The estimate below is based on 2024–2025 rates and is subject to change without notice.
In addition to course fees, students pay other required fees each quarter, including registration, technology and U-PASS fees. Payment is due by the third Friday of the quarter. Costs for textbooks and other course materials are extra.
For 36-credit non-thesis track:
| Costs per credit: | $735 |
| Total number of credits required: | 36 |
| Estimated total course fees: | $26,460 |
For 48-credit thesis track:
| Costs per credit: | $735 |
| Total number of credits required: | 48 |
| Estimated total course fees: | $35,280 |
Financial Aid and Other Funding
Students in the Master of Science in Applied Chemical Science & Technology program can apply for various forms of financial aid to help cover their educational costs, including federal financial aid, scholarships and loans. For more information, visit the fee-based programs page of the UW Student Financial Aid website. Fee-based students are not eligible for tuition exemptions or university grants.
Graduate Student Funding
The Graduate School’s Fellowships & Awards is a resource for students seeking information about fellowships, awards and assistantships. The Graduate Funding Information Service assists UW graduate students in their search for funding opportunities for graduate school-related expenses. GFIS representatives host workshops, post funding announcements and meet one-on-one with students.
