William Woods University
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Fulton, MO 65251

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Tuition and Fees

Traditional Undergraduate

The University endeavors to keep the expense to students as low as the rising costs of providing a quality education will allow. The University reserves the right to change tuition and fees stated and to establish additional fees at any time. Fee changes become effective with the next payment due.

(12-18 traditional hours per semester)

Annual Fees 2025-26
Tuition*$30,200
Regular Room (Double)**$5,900
Meals$6,100
Technical Fee$680
Activity Fee$250
Health Services Fee$500
Total$43,630

* Overload Tuition will be charged at $625 per credit over 18 traditional credits per semester

** Other Room Options:

  • Double – $5,900
  • Cutlip Hall (Double) – $6,200
  • Cutlip Hall (Suite) – $6,400
  • Single Room Fee – Students who request and are awarded a single room will be charged double the room rate of their assigned hall
  • Apartment Stone Campbell – $7,600
  • Apartment Double* – $7,300
  • Booth/Serena/Cockrell Hall – $5,300
  • Jones – $4,900
  • Sorority Circle – $6,200
  • Virginia Cutlip – $5,400
  • Hillside Hall – $7,400

***All residential students automatically receive a meal plan of 19 meals per week. Other Board Options:

  • 19 Meal Plan – $6,100
  • 14 Meal Plan – $5,900
  • 10 Meal Plan (available only to residents of Stone Campbell Apartments) – $5,650
  • Commuter Meals – $8.07

12-18 traditional hours (per semester)

Annual Fees 2025-26
Tuition*$310,200
Technical Fee$540
Activity Fee$250
Health Services Fee$500
Total$31,490
* Overload Tuition will be charged at $625 per credit over 18 traditional credits per semester
2025-26 Part-Time Tuition
Part-time Tuition (per credit, 10 – 11 credits)$950
Part-time Tuition (per credit, 1 – 9 credits)$625
Technical Fee (per semester)$275

 

2025-26 Summer Tuition and Fees
Summer Session Tuition (per credit)$360
Online Tuition (per credit)$360
Digital Access Fee (Online per course) $40
2025-26 Miscellaneous Fees
Advanced Placement, CLEP, etc:$75-100/credit hour
Audit Fee:$75/credit hour
Dual Enrollment/Credit:$75/credit hour
EQS Riding Fee:$1,500 per course
Graduation Fee:

$150 – Associate and Bachelor

$200 – Master and Specialist

$250 – Doctorate

ID Replacement Fee:$25 per additional ID
Independent Study Fee/Tutorial Fee:$150/credit hour
Late Registration Fee:$25
New Student Fee:$200
Athletic Fee:$225/semester
Official Transcript:Starting at $20 each
Overload Tuition (per credit over 18 credits):$625/credit hour
Vehicle Registration and Parking Tag:$150 per academic year
Private Music Instruction:$300/credit hour
Returned Check Fee:$25 per check
Tuition Deposit:$250
Additional Course Fees as assigned

2025 – 2026 Traditional Student Cost of Attendance Options

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. Traditional student COA consists of Fall/Spring. Summer COA may vary slightly; contact Student Financial Services with any questions.

ItemFull-Time ResidentFull-Time Commuter
Full Year COA$54,838$47,508
COA (single semester)$27,419$23,754
Tuition$15,100$15,100
Housing$3,160$1,718
Food$3,626$1,473
Technical Fee$340$270
Activity/Health Services Fees$330$330
Books, Supplies, ETC$650$650
Personal$3,182$3,182
Transportation$1000$1000
Federal Loan Fees$31$31

Additional COAs are available for the groups below, with adjustments indicated

  • Full-Time Commuter (living independent of parents): housing allowance increased to $3,436
  • Full-time Commuter (living in military housing): housing allowance is excluded
  • Full-Time Resident (with dependents living on campus): food allowance increased to $5,099
  • GOLD program: tuition is adjusted to exact cost
  • All Other Students: matches Full-Time Residential COA

Part-Time COAs (commuter status is assumed)

ItemThree-Quarter-TimeHalf-TimeLess-Than-Half-Time
Full Year COA$23,896$16,134$6,534
COA (single term)$11,948$8,067$3,267
Tuition @ $625/credit hr.$5,625$3,750$1,875
Housing$1,288$859$430
Food$1,105$736$275
Technical Fee$275$275$275
Books, Supplies, ETC$488$325$162
Personal$2,386$1,591$0
Transportation$750$500$250
Federal Loan Fees$31$31$0

Be advised that some elements of the COA can be adjusted due to special/unusual circumstances. Please contact Student Financial Services to inquiry if you have a unique situation.

(12-18 traditional hours per semester)

Annual Fees 2026-27
Tuition*$31,200
Regular Room (Double)**$5,900
Meals$6,314
Technical Fee$680
Activity Fee$250
Health Services Fee$500
Total$45,044

* Overload Tuition will be charged at $625 per credit over 18 traditional credits per semester

** Other Room Options:

  • Double – $5,900
  • Cutlip Hall (Double) – $6,200
  • Cutlip Hall (Suite) – $6,400
  • Single Room Fee – $2,750
  • Apartment Stone Campbell – $7,600
  • Apartment Double* – $7,300
  • Booth/Serena/Cockrell Hall – $5,300
  • Jones – $4,900
  • Sorority Circle – $6,200
  • Virginia Cutlip – $5,400
  • Hillside Hall – $7,400

***All residential students automatically receive a meal plan of 19 meals per week. Other Board Options:

  • 19 Meal Plan – $6,314
  • 14 Meal Plan – $6,107
  • 10 Meal Plan (available only to residents of Stone Campbell Apartments) – $5,848
  • Commuter Meals – $8.07

12-18 traditional hours (per semester)

Annual Fees 2026-27
Tuition*$31,200
Technical Fee$680
Activity Fee$250
Health Services Fee$500
Total$32,630
* Overload Tuition will be charged at $575 per credit over 18 traditional credits per semester
2026-27 Part-Time Tuition
Part-time Tuition (per credit, 10 – 11 credits)$950
Part-time Tuition (per credit, 1 – 9 credits)$625
Technical Fee (per semester)$275

 

2026-27 Summer Tuition and Fees
Summer Session Tuition (per credit)$340
Online Tuition (per credit)$340
Digital Access Fee (Online per course) $40
2026-27 Miscellaneous Fees
Advanced Placement, CLEP, etc:$75-100/credit hour
Audit Fee:$75/credit hour
Dual Enrollment/Credit:$75/credit hour
EQS Riding Fee:$1,500 per course
Graduation Fee:

$150 – Associate and Bachelor

$200 – Master and Specialist

$250 – Doctorate

ID Replacement Fee:$25 per additional ID
Independent Study Fee/Tutorial Fee:$150/credit hour
Late Registration Fee:$25
New Student Fee:$200
Athletic Fee:$450/semester
Official Transcript:Starting at $20 each
Overload Tuition (per credit over 18 credits):$625/credit hour
Vehicle Registration and Parking Tag:$150 per academic year
Private Music Instruction:$300/credit hour
Returned Check Fee:$25 per check
Tuition Deposit:$250
Additional Course Fees as assigned