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Your In-State Advantage

UW is your in-state baseline — and it is genuinely one of the top 5–10 marine biology programs in the world. The School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, Friday Harbor Labs, and the adjacent NOAA Northwest Fisheries Science Center make it exceptional. Being in-state gives you a significant tuition advantage (~$12K/year vs ~$41K) and access to Husky Promise if eligible.

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