tuition
March 11, 2019
Down to the core
While the UW may look robust, long-standing cuts in state funding are eroding the school’s ability to maintain buildings, raise salaries and retain faculty.
September 1, 2011
Higher aid, tuition
In July, the UW Board of Regents voted to raise tuition 20 percent and to increase the amount of aid available to low- and middle-income families by 45 percent, a dollar increase of $12 million.
June 1, 2009
Bitter budget
For the first time in its history, the UW will be getting more money from tuition than from the state of Washington.
March 1, 2009
UW feels the crunch
Gov. Chris Gregoire, '69, '71, warned that her 2009-11 state budget would contain "something ... for everybody not to like," and the University of Washington proved to be no exception.
December 1, 2006
UW makes a promise
A revolutionary financial aid program called Husky Promise will allow about 5,000 in-state undergraduates to attend the University of Washington tuition-free next fall, President Mark A. Emmert, ’75, announced.
September 1, 2003
State funding drops
Faced with a $2.65 billion deficit in its 2003-05 budget, the state Legislature passed a plan in June that includes a $47 million cut for the UW, no new enrollments and a 7 percent hike for in-state undergraduate tuition.
March 1, 2003
Dire budget forecast
March may be the cruelest month of all in the state budget process, warn UW officials as they prepare for new proposals likely to contain dramatic cuts.
December 1, 2002
Funding battle
As the state of Washington faces a $2 billion revenue shortfall, a battle is looming over support for higher education.
September 1, 2002
Paying the price
With state support dropping, the UW is looking for a way out of the financial maze, but could these new pathways alter the character of the university?
June 1, 2002
'Painful' cuts coming
Facing a $24.6 million loss of state revenue, the University of Washington regents voted May 17 to raise undergraduate tuition by 16 percent and impose a budget cut across academic and administrative units of about 2.5 percent.
March 1, 2002
Tuition change
The University of Washington could face an $18 million cut in state funding for 2002-03, but part of the damage might be offset by rising tuition, especially if the Board of Regents is allowed to set rates for all students.
September 1, 2001
Budget deficit
The University of Washington is facing a “significant budget deficit” of $25 million, says its chief budget officer, despite raising tuition to its maximum level for undergraduates.
March 1, 2001
Tough budget
Lawmakers are writing a 2001-03 budget that could severely impact enrollment, tuition, faculty salaries and other issues crucial to the University of Washington.
June 1, 1999
Salary boost
The University of Washington may find fewer professors leaving for higher paid positions elsewhere as a result of a new state budget passed April 25.
March 1, 1999
Tuition on the rise
Undergraduate tuition could rise from 10 to 24 percent in the next two years under several proposals currently under debate in the Washington State Legislature.
June 1, 1997
Tuition, faculty salaries to rise under state budget
The new two-year state budget has UW officials cautious about the future of the University.
March 1, 1997
Spending limits put squeeze on UW budget plans in Olympia
In past sessions the Legislature often had less money than it wanted to spend, but this session it has more money than it can spend, due to the Initiative 601 spending limit.
December 1, 1996
Accountability, access, quality are top issues for UW, Legislature
The UW goes to the 1997 Legislature with an $814 million budget request, about $75 million over current levels.
December 1, 1995
UW seeks matching funds from lawmakers
A $30 million plan that leverages state funds with private support and tuition would boost access to the UW, expand instructional technology and help retain faculty.
March 1, 1995
Tuition may rise
The University of Washington and other state universities may have the power to set some tuition rates if the Washington State Legislature follows Gov. Mike Lowry's recommendations.
June 1, 1994
UW spared cuts
Lawmakers spared the University of Washington from budget cuts in the session that concluded in March 1994.
December 1, 1993
Over a barrel
Just as our sister West Coast states have seen their higher education systems suffer under tax-limit initiatives, it may be Washington state's turn.
September 1, 1993
I-602 looms large
Initiative 602's projected effects are outlined below in an article prepared by the UW Office of University Relations.
June 1, 1993
UW deals with cuts
The University of Washington must absorb a $32-million shortfall in state funding following the passage of the 1993-95 state operating budget.
March 1, 1993
Slash or invest?
The fate of budget cuts, tuition increases, instructional improvements and salary hikes rests with the state of Washington's revenue forecast.
March 1, 1992
Paying the piper
Raising tuition and bringing it under the control of the regents may be the only way to avoid crippling budget cuts.
March 1, 1991
Tuition to rise
Following a formula mandated by the state, undergraduate, in-state tuition at the University of Washington was set to rise 11.5 percent to $2,178 a year.