
University of Washington · Data Science interdisciplinary group (UW Graduate School)
Master of Science in Data Science
Awarded degree: Master of Science in Data Science
Overview
A 45-credit professional master's with eight core courses and a two-quarter capstone project for an external organization. Classes meet in the evenings on the Seattle campus, full-time (1.5 years) or part-time (2.5 years), with one autumn intake per year.
- Official program name
- Master of Science in Data Science
- Awarded degree
- Master of Science in Data ScienceSource: washington.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Degree level
- Master's
- Program classification
- Dedicated data science degreeThe awarded degree or official program title is data science itself.
- School
- Source: grad.uw.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Required credits
- 45 creditsSource: washington.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Duration
- 1.5 years full-time; typical part-time student completes in 2.5 years (full-time (part-time typically 2.5 years))Source: washington.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Start terms
- AutumnSource: washington.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Teaching language
- English (not separately stated)
Why this program is listed
The UW catalog lists a Master Of Science In Data Science (fee-based) credential.
Source: washington.edu · verified October 11, 2026We list data science bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees — dedicated, joint, and (separately labelled) related degrees with an officially named data science concentration. Eligibility rules
Format and attendance
- Academic delivery
- On campusClasses meet in person on campus.Classes meet in person on campus.Source: washington.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Class schedule
- Not verified
- Study intensity
- Full-time or Part-timeSource: washington.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Curriculum
Capstone
- Two-quarter capstone project on a data science challenge facing an external organization.Source: washington.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Academic calendar
- Full-time students take two courses per quarter and attend classes two evenings per week.Source: washington.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Other
- STEM-eligible program (CIP 11.0401); CPT and OPT are options for MSDS students.Source: washington.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Admissions
- Prior degree
- RequiredFour-year bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or international equivalent.Source: washington.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Minimum GPA
- RequiredMinimum 3 — Minimum 3.0 GPA for the last two years of graded study; lower GPAs considered for otherwise outstanding candidates.Source: washington.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Prerequisite courses
- RequiredDocumented Computer Science and Mathematics skills through graded for-credit coursework or a technical endorsement.Source: washington.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Statement / essay
- RequiredTwo short essays.Source: washington.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Recommendation letters
- Required2 letters — Two letters of recommendation.Source: washington.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Résumé / CV
- RequiredShort resume or CV.Source: washington.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Application fee
- Required$90 — $90 non-refundable UW Graduate School application fee.Source: washington.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Transcripts
- RequiredUnofficial transcripts from every institution where a degree was earned or prerequisites completed.Source: washington.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Tests
- GRE General Test
- Not requiredGRE and GMAT scores are not accepted.Source: washington.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- GMAT
- Not requiredGRE and GMAT scores are not accepted.Source: washington.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- TOEFL iBT
- Required — minimum 106For non-native English speakers without a qualifying English-medium degree; minimum 25 in each section.Source: washington.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Duolingo English Test
- Optional — minimum 125Alternative proof of English proficiency.Source: washington.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- IELTS Academic
- Optional — minimum 7.5Alternative proof of English proficiency.Source: washington.edu · verified October 11, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students | $1,244 | per credit · 2026-2027Estimated tuition$55,980 = 45 credits × $1,244 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required in-person sessions, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: washington.edu · verified October 11, 2026 |
| All students — Total estimated tuition costs | $55,980 | entire program · 2026-2027Source: washington.edu · verified October 11, 2026 |
Estimated total tuition: $55,980 (published program total)
Comparison basis: All students — Total estimated tuition costs, 2026-2027. Excludes mandatory fees, books, living costs and any rate changes during the program. How we calculate
Other published fees
- Quarterly fees (registration, technology, U-PASS), full-time, 2024-25
- $423 per termMandatorySource: washington.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Funding
Funding classification: Partial funding
Some scholarships, assistantships or awards exist for some students; full funding is not stated.
- Other
- The MSDS program offers some internal partial scholarships to top admitted students each cycle.Source: washington.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Merit & Opportunity Scholarships ScholarshipCompetitive
partial
Eligibility: Admitted students are automatically considered; no separate application.
Source: washington.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Accreditation and enrollment restrictions
Institutional accreditation
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
Programmatic accreditation
No programmatic accreditation verified for this program. Institutional accreditation does not imply it.
Published enrollment restrictions (state authorization)
None recorded for this program.
International applicants
Not verified for this program.
Sources and verification
- grad.uw.edu/programs/interdisciplinary-programs/data-science/ — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026
- DAPIP — NWCCU institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- washington.edu/datasciencemasters/ — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026
- washington.edu/datasciencemasters/admission-requirements/ — Official admissions page, verified October 11, 2026
- washington.edu/datasciencemasters/curriculum/ — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026
- washington.edu/datasciencemasters/frequently-asked-questions/ — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026
- washington.edu/datasciencemasters/tuitionfinancialaid/ — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 11, 2026
- washington.edu/students/gencat/program/S/Statistics-294.html — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026
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