WWU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,703

Cost of attendance at Western Washington University in 2022 for students from Washington.

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

Washington's average	$5,771
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$25,930

Cost of attendance at Western Washington University 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.

Washington's average	$11,857
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 Western Washington University was $11,388. 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 WWU

WWU net price calculator

$11,388

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

Washington's average	$9,196
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of WWU 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	$11,388	$7,010 (38%)	$3,885	$4,818	$7,842	$14,157	$16,098
2021	$18,398	$670 (4%)	$9,979	$11,357	$16,819	$21,763	$23,101
2020	$17,728	$325 (2%)	$9,743	$11,228	$16,398	$21,213	$22,069
2019	$17,403	$1,286 (8%)	$10,060	$11,365	$16,585	$20,780	$21,920
2018	$16,117	$128	$9,226	$10,708	$15,342	$20,493	$21,222
2017	$16,245	$331 (2%)	$9,241	$10,557	$15,270	$20,572	$21,717
2016	$15,914	$730 (5%)	$8,489	$10,529	$15,485	$20,744	$21,797
2015	$15,184	$931 (7%)	$8,762	$10,908	$16,026	$20,998	$21,681
2014	$14,253	--	$8,859	$11,045	$16,698	$20,715	$21,493

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Western Washington University'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	$26,634	$829 (3%)	$8,703	$16,920	$1,011
2021	$25,805	$800 (3%)	$8,508	$16,301	$996
2020	$25,005	$928 (4%)	$8,343	$15,708	$954
2019	$24,077	$522 (2%)	$8,126	$15,027	$924
2018	$23,555	$727 (3%)	$8,183	$14,466	$906
2017	$22,828	$408 (2%)	$7,903	$14,019	$906
2016	$23,236	$15	$8,611	$13,509	$1,116
2015	$23,221	$550 (2%)	$8,965	$13,158	$1,098
2014	$22,671	$453 (2%)	$8,863	$12,728	$1,080
2013	$22,218	--	$8,805	$12,363	$1,050

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at WWU? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $13,079 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at WWU is $1,453 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: WWU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,011.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, WWU 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: $3,840

If living off-campus, with family: $3,546

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,840
How much is WWU application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $65 and $100 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: WWU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Western Washington University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$252	$379
For out-of-state students	$827	$787

Housing and Meal

**WWU requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Western Washington University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$13,079	21	3,985
2021	N/A	N/A	$13,007	21	4,040
2020	$4,185	$7,852	N/A	0	4,054
2019	$3,961	$7,505	N/A	0	4,144
2018	$3,784	$7,187	N/A	0	4,146
2017	$3,595	$6,755	N/A	0	4,050
2016	$3,830	$6,512	N/A	0	4,038

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Western Washington University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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