Tuition and Fees
Graduate and Online Undergraduate
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Tuition
| 2025-2026 Tuition Rates | Cost per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
| Online Undergraduate* | $360/Credit Hour |
| *ITP Course Fee | $80/Credit Hour ($240/Course) |
|
Master of Education (MEd) |
$480/Credit Hour |
|
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
$550/Credit Hour |
| Education Specialist (EdS) | $630/Credit Hour |
| Doctor of Education (EdD) | $780/Credit Hour |
|
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) |
$800/Credit Hour |
2025-2026 Fees
- Independent Study Fee/Tutorial Fee: $150/credit hour
- Credentialed Learning Credit (Graduate): $100/credit hour
- Graduation Fee: $150 - Associate and Bachelor | $200 - Master and Specialist | $250 - Doctorate
- Official Transcript: starting at $20 each
- Digital Access Fee: $40/course
- Additional Course Fees as assigned
| 2024-2025 Tuition Rates | Cost per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
| Online Undergraduate* | $340/Credit Hour |
| *ITP Course Fee | $80/Credit Hour ($240/Course) |
| Masters in Education | $475/Credit Hour |
| Masters in Psychology | $475/Credit Hour |
| All other Master Programs | $525/Credit Hour |
| Education Specialist | $630/Credit Hour |
| Doctorate | $780/Credit Hour |
| Doctorate in Leadership and Adult Learning in Organizations (EdD) | $780/Credit Hour |
| Doctorate in Educational Leadership (EdD K-12) | $780/Credit Hour |
| Doctorate in Ethical Leadership | $780/Credit Hour |
2024-2025 Fees
- Application: No charge
- Independent Study Fee/Tutorial Fee: $150/credit hour
- Credentialed Learning Credit (Graduate): $100/credit hour
- Graduation Fee: $150 - Associate and Bachelor | $200 - Master and Specialist | $250 - Doctorate
- Late Registration Fee: $25
- Official Transcript: starting at $15 each
- Digital Access Fee: $20/course
- Additional Course Fees as assigned
2023 - 2024 Online and Graduate Student Cost of Attendance l
Online COA
WWU gathers historical and regional data to provide reasonable amounts for each category listed to be used when calculating aid eligibility, per federal regulations. Be advised that Cost of Attendance (COA) elements do not represent direct charges from WWU or actual costs for each category.
Online Undergraduate Programs COA
| Item | Full-Time | Three-Quarter-Time | Half-Time | Less-Than-Half-Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Year COA | 23,922* | 17,943* | 11,964* | 3,927* |
| Single Term COA | 7,974* | 5,981* | 3,988* | 1,309* |
| Tuition | ** | ** | ** | ** |
| Housing | 2,778 | 2,084 | 1,389 | 694 |
| Food | 1,190 | 892 | 595 | 298 |
| Books | 650 | 488 | 325 | 163 |
| Personal | 2,695 | 2,021 | 1,348 | 0 |
| Travel | 618 | 464 | 309 | 154 |
| Loan Fees | 43 | 32 | 22 | 0 |
*Total does not include tuition.
**Calculated per student based off number of credits enrolled per term times student's guaranteed tuition rate.
***Any course fees are included when applicable.
All Masters and Education Specialists Programs COA
| Item | Full-Time | Half-Time |
|---|---|---|
| Full Year COA | 12,162* | 6,078* |
| Single Term COA | 4,054* | 2,026* |
| Tuition | ** | ** |
| Housing | 1,389 | 694 |
| Food | 595 | 298 |
| Books | 325 | 162 |
| Personal | 1,348 | 674 |
| Travel | 309 | 154 |
| Loan Rates | 88 | 44 |
*Total does not include tuition.
**Calculated per student based off number of credits enrolled per term times student's guaranteed tuition rate.
***Any course fees are included when applicable.
Graduate students residing on campus will receive food allowance ($3,394) and housing allowance ($2,807) consistent with full-time traditional residential COA.
All Doctorate and Ph. D Programs COA
| Item | Full-Time | Three-Quarter-Time | Half-Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Year COA | 6,081* | 4,077* | 3,198* |
| Single Term COA | 2,027* | 1,359* | 1,066* |
| Tuition | ** | ** | ** |
| Housing | 694 | 465 | 231 |
| Food | 298 | 199 | 99 |
| Books | 163 | 105 | 54 |
| Personal | 674 | 451 | 225 |
| Travel | 154 | 102 | 51 |
| Loan Fees | 44 | 33 | 22 |
*Total does not include tuition.
**Calculated per student based off number of credits enrolled per term times student's guaranteed tuition rate.
***Any course fees are included when applicable.
Be advised that some elements of the COA can be adjusted due to special/unusual circumstances. Please contact Student Financial Services to inquire if you have a unique situation.
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