UW-La Crosse 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,195

Cost of attendance at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 2022 for students from Wisconsin.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average	$7,873
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,014

Cost of attendance at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average	$15,679
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse was $12,904. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at UW-La Crosse

UW-La Crosse net price calculator

$12,904

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Wisconsin and nationwide.

Wisconsin's average	$12,926
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of UW-La Crosse for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$12,904	$602 (5%)	$7,924	$9,118	$13,042	$16,521	$17,227
2021	$12,302	$135 (1%)	$7,517	$10,075	$13,198	$16,472	$17,059
2020	$12,167	$252 (2%)	$7,939	$9,795	$13,304	$16,573	$17,018
2019	$12,419	$626 (5%)	$8,251	$9,807	$13,350	$16,297	$16,860
2018	$13,045	$220 (2%)	$8,119	$9,579	$13,363	$15,928	$16,693
2017	$13,265	$61	$9,233	$10,639	$14,121	$16,793	$17,296
2016	$13,326	$581 (5%)	$8,692	$10,736	$14,542	$17,127	$17,615
2015	$12,745	$182 (1%)	$9,225	$11,135	$14,760	$17,282	$17,489
2014	$12,927	--	$9,291	$11,113	$15,107	$17,596	$17,705

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$18,113	$211 (1%)	$9,195	$8,798	$120
2021	$17,902	$218 (1%)	$9,160	$8,622	$120
2020	$17,684	$170	$9,127	$8,437	$120
2019	$17,514	$128	$9,107	$8,287	$120
2018	$17,386	$56	$9,096	$8,170	$120
2017	$17,330	$640 (4%)	$9,091	$8,119	$120
2016	$17,970	$107	$8,832	$8,938	$200
2015	$18,077	$84	$8,795	$8,982	$300
2014	$17,993	$118	$8,769	$8,924	$300
2013	$18,111	--	$8,761	$9,050	$300

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does UW-La Crosse provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 3,012 dormitories available to its students at $4,130 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at UW-La Crosse is $459 per month.
Does UW-La Crosse provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at UW-La Crosse for one academic year is $2,674, which works out to $297 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: UW-La Crosse estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $120.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, UW-La Crosse estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,028

If living off-campus, with family: $2,028

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,028
How much is UW-La Crosse application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $25 and $56 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: UW-La Crosse offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Tuition payment plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$316	$481
For out-of-state students	$684	$1,035

Housing and Meal

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$2,674	$4,130	N/A	3,012
2021	$2,608	$4,029	N/A	3,022
2020	$2,544	$3,921	N/A	3,224
2019	$2,043	$4,298	N/A	3,300
2018	$2,456	$3,750	N/A	3,337
2017	$2,420	$3,605	N/A	3,394
2016	$2,350	$3,500	N/A	3,273

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of Wisconsin-La Crosse during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Not Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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