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The Early-Career, Early-Career Accelerated and Mid-Career MSIM tracks are self-sustaining/fee-based programs. Tuition is charged on a per-credit basis directly to the student and increases by approximately 3-6% annually.

MSIM Tuition

Rates for Incoming / First-year students for Autumn 2025:
Cost per credit: $1,132

TrackTotal creditsTotal course feesQuarterly UW fees*Total quartersEstimated total cost
Early-Career65$73,580$4237**$76,541
Early-Career Accelerated40$45,280$4234$46,972
Mid-Career36$40,752$4234$42,444

*Quarterly UW fees for 2025-26 will be finalized in June 2025. Current assumptions based on 2024-25 fees.

**Assumes students take an internship course during summer quarter, but it is not required.

Rates for Continuing / Second-year students for Autumn 2025:
Cost per credit = $1,121

TrackTotal creditsTotal course feesQuarterly UW fees*Total quartersEstimated total cost
Early-Career65$71,173$4237**$74,134***
Early-Career Accelerated40$44,840$4234$46,532
Mid-Career36$40,356$4234$42,048

*Quarterly UW fees for 2025-26 will be finalized in June 2025. Current assumptions based on 2024-25 fees.

**Assumes students take an internship course during summer quarter, but it is not required.

***First year calculated with tuition rate for 2024-25, second year calculated with tuition rate for 2025-26.

Additional Information

  • Tuition is the same for all students, regardless of residency and modality There are no separate rates for in-state and out-of-state tuition. Residential and online modalities share the same tuition rates.
  • Tuition is based on the number of credits taken. Students who choose to take more credits than the number needed for the degree will pay more than the total amount listed.
  • Tuition and fees are subject to increase each year, typically by 3-6%.  
  • Student fees assessed for the previous academic year can be reviewed here and include a non-refundable registration fee for students in self-sustaining programs. These fees tend to increase annually.
  • The MSIM program is fee-based (self-sustaining) and does not qualify for the State Employee Tuition Exemption program.
  • To accept the offer of admission, applicants are required to pay a $500 non-refundable deposit, which will be applied to first quarter tuition. 

Additional Estimated Living Expenses

The estimates below may help you understand how much it will cost to live in Seattle. These are estimates, and you may find your experience is more or less expensive depending on your specific needs. 

Other Estimated Expenses**12-Month Estimate
Rent, Utilities & Food$24,540
Books and Supplies $900
Local Transportation$692
Personal Expenses$3,344
Health Insurance$2,496
Total$31,972
**Average living expenses calculated from the 9-month expected costs listed on the Office of Planning and Budgeting website and are subject to change.  

Financial Aid & Scholarships

The good news: Aid is available for graduate school. The challenge: You need to be more proactive in researching the types of funds available and searching through a variety of funding sources. Most MSIM students fund their education through a combination of aid, scholarships, veteran’s benefits, employer assistance, loans, and savings.  

Learn more about the sources available to help fund your education:

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Helpful Tips for Finding Aid

Don’t wait until you are admitted to start searching and applying for funding. Scholarship deadlines tend to be mid-winter. You may not have your admissions decisions by the time deadlines occur. 

Do your research!  Look for funding that will match your specific goals, background and interests.

Submit the FAFSA at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa Most loans are based on the FAFSA, as are some scholarships.  The priority deadline to submit the FAFSA for the UW is Jan. 15 each year.

Ask for an adjustment. Financial aid for the first year is based on your income from the previous year. Once you start school, you will probably not have the same income level if you’re no longer working or working fewer hours. When your employment status changes, contact UW Financial Aid and update them on your income. Also, let them know if you need to buy any items (such as a new computer) to support your studies. These items can also help increase your financial aid.

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News

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Thursday, May 22, 2025
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MLIS team preserves a piece of radio history

Friday, May 16, 2025
From 1973 to 2011, the Evergreen Radio Reading Service served blind and print-disabled listeners across the state of Washington. Now, with its recordings stored in a fragile audio archive and at risk of permanent loss, a team of MLIS...
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MLIS Law Librarianship Information Session

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5:30-6:30PM

iSchool Library Leadership Spotlight Series: Melody Sky Weaver

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11:30-1:15PM

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Bloedel Hall 070
Jun 2
 
12:00-1:00PM

MSIM Mid-Career Last Chance Q&A

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