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GCPD Tuition & Fees for 2025-26
Students enrolled in the Graduate Coordinated Program in Dietetics complete both a degree (MPH, MS, or PhD) and prepare to become a registered dietitian. The fees below reflect the course of study for the first two years. All master’s level students are required to complete a culminating project (thesis or capstone), which usually is incorporated into existing quarters. Some students, however, require at least one quarter beyond the Practice Experience to complete the culminating project; the project time to completion is under the student’s control. Doctoral students complete a dissertation and additional PhD requirements.
Tuition rates and fees for the next academic year are submitted to the UW Regents, who usually finalize rates just prior to the start of the school year.
Tuition and Fees – First Year
Washington State Resident
| Description | MPH | MS or PhD |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn quarter | $8,974 | $7,734 |
| Winter quarter | $8,974 | $7,734 |
| Spring quarter | $8,974 | $7,734 |
| Year One Total | $26,922 | $23,202 |
Non-Resident
| Quarter | MPH | MS or PhD |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn quarter | $15,339 | $13,114 |
| Winter quarter | $15,339 | $13,114 |
| Spring quarter | $15,339 | $13,114 |
| Year One Total | $46,017 | $39,342 |
Tuition and Fees – Second Year
Washington State Resident
| Description | MPH | MS or PhD |
|---|---|---|
| *Autumn quarter | $8,974 | $7,734 |
| **Supervised practice NUTR 561, 10 UW-PCE credits/quarter & fees: winter, spring, summer | $8,697/quarter | $8,697/quarter |
| Year Two Total | $35,065 | $33,825 |
Non-Resident
| Description | MPH | MS or PhD |
|---|---|---|
| *Autumn quarter | $15,339 | $13,114 |
| **Supervised practice NUTR 561, 10 UW-PCE credits/quarter & fees: winter, spring, summer | $8,697/quarter | $8,697/quarter |
| Year Two Total | $41,430 | $39,205 |
UW rates are subject to change. See the UW Office of Planning & Budgeting website for the most up to date information.
*Amount reflects 2025-26 tuition rate. Tuition rates are updated each summer.
**Tuition for the Practice Experience is paid through the UW Office of Professional Continuing Education (UW PCE) with no distinction for tiers or residency. The 2025-26 cost is: $826/credit; registration fee: $55; other fees: $364. Tuition and fees (registration, Facilities, Technology, Student and Activities, U-PASS, etc.) are subject to change. Fee calculation does not include student insurance, if applicable.
GCPD Year-One Coursework
Estimated tuition for the first year of the GCPD is shown in the table above. The most current information is available from the UW Office of Planning & Budgeting website. Note that tuition and fees are subject to change.
GCPD Year-Two Practice Experience
During their second year, students register for 10 hours of UW PCE credit (NUTR 561). UW PCE tuition is due during only winter, spring, and summer quarters of year two, even though students complete some program requirements during the preceding summer and autumn quarters.
Additional Program Fees
| UW application fee DICAS application fee SOPHAS application fee for MPH applicants | $90 $50 $145 |
| Background check (one-time fee) | $50-$100 |
| Liability insurance (second year) | $35-$40 |
| Health fee (annual) | $150 |
| Academy Student Membership (annual) | $58 |
| King County food worker card | $10 |
| ServSafe Manager Certificate | $99-$179 |
The number and cost of textbooks required in GCPD courses will vary; students should anticipate spending approximately $100-$120 per course in texts and course syllabus materials.
Students are required to attend the Washington State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Meeting during their second year. Student registration fees are approximately $110 for one day. The location of this meeting varies but may be outside the Greater Seattle area, and therefore students may need to arrange for transportation and pay for overnight lodging. Information on the meeting is available on the WSAND website.
Students are required to have access to personal transportation for some rotation sites and/or GCPD events.
Some sites require an additional background, drug, and/or finger printing screening (~$60). Students will be responsible for covering this cost.
Washington State Residency Requirements
Refer to information explaining Washington state residency on the UW residency website.
