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.
Residential
(12-18 traditional hours per semester)
| Annual Fees 2025-26 | ||
|---|---|---|
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Tuition* |
$30,200 |
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Regular Room (Double)** |
$5,900 |
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Board*** |
$6,100 |
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Technical Fee |
$680 |
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Activity Fee |
$250 |
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Health Services Fee |
$500 |
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Total |
$43,630 |
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* Overload Tuition will be charged at $625 per credit over 18 traditional credits per semester ** Other Room Options:
***All residential students automatically receive a meal plan of 19 meals per week. Other Board Options:
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| Annual Fees 2024-25 | ||
|---|---|---|
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Tuition* |
$29,100 |
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Regular Room (Double)** |
$5,700 |
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Board*** |
$5,900 |
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Technical Fee |
$650 |
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Activity Fee |
$160 |
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Health Services Fee |
$430 |
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Total |
$41,940 |
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* Overload Tuition will be charged at $575 per credit over 18 traditional credits per semester ** Other Room Options:
***All residential students automatically receive a meal plan of 19 meals per week. Other Board Options:
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Commuter
(12-18 traditional hours per semester)
| Annual Fees 2025-26 | ||
|---|---|---|
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Tuition* |
$30,200 |
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Technical Fee |
$540 |
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Activity Fee |
$250 |
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Health Services Fee |
$500 |
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Total |
$31,490 |
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* Overload Tuition will be charged at $625 per credit over 18 traditional credits per semester |
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| Annual Fees 2024-25 | ||
|---|---|---|
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Tuition* |
$29,100 |
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Technical Fee |
$540 |
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Activity Fee |
$160 |
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Health Services Fee |
$430 |
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Total |
$29,590 |
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* Overload Tuition will be charged at $575 per credit over 18 traditional credits per semester |
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Part-Time
| 2025-26 Part-Time Tuition | ||
|---|---|---|
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Part-time Tuition (per credit, 10 - 11 credits) |
$950 |
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Part-time Tuition (per credit, 1 - 9 credits) |
$625 |
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Part-time Technical Fee (per semester) |
$275 |
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| 2024-25 Part-Time Tuition | ||
|---|---|---|
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Part-time Tuition (per credit, 10 - 11 credits) |
$950 |
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Part-time Tuition (per credit, 1 - 9 credits) |
$575 |
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Part-time Commuter & Technical Fee (per semester) |
$575 |
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Summer
| 2025-26 Summer Tuition and Fees | ||
|---|---|---|
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Summer Session Tuition (per credit) |
$360 |
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Online Tuition (per credit) |
$360 |
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| 2024-25 Summer Tuition and Fees | ||
|---|---|---|
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Summer Session Tuition (per credit) |
$340 |
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Online Tuition (per credit) |
$340 |
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Miscellaneous Fees
| 2025-26 Miscellaneous Fees | ||
|---|---|---|
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Advanced Placement, CLEP, etc: |
$75-100/credit hour |
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Audit Fee: |
$75/credit hour |
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Dual Enrollment/Credit: |
$75/credit hour |
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Digital Access Fee - Summer Online Courses |
$40 per course |
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EQS Riding Fee: |
$1,500 per course |
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Graduation Fee: |
$150 - Associate and Bachelor $200 - Master and Specialist $250 - Doctorate |
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ID Replacement Fee: |
$25 per additional ID |
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Independent Study Fee/Tutorial Fee: |
$150/credit hour |
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New Student Fee: |
$200 |
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Athletic Fee: |
$225/semester |
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Official Transcript: |
Starting at $20 each |
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Overload Tuition (per credit over 18 credits): |
$625/credit hour |
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Vehicle Registration and Parking Tag: |
$150 per academic year |
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Private Music Instruction: |
$300/credit hour |
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Returned Check Fee: |
$25 per check |
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$250 |
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| 2024-25 Miscellaneous Fees | ||
|---|---|---|
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Advanced Placement, CLEP, etc: |
$75-100/credit hour |
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Audit Fee: |
$75/credit hour |
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Dual Enrollment/Credit: |
$75/credit hour |
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EQS Riding Fee: |
$1,500 per course |
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Graduation Fee: |
$150 - Associate and Bachelor $200 - Master and Specialist $250 - Doctorate |
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ID Replacement Fee: |
$25 per additional ID |
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Independent Study Fee/Tutorial Fee: |
$150/credit hour |
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Late Registration Fee: |
$25 |
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New Student Fee: |
$150 |
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Athletic Fee: |
$200/semester |
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Official Transcript: |
Starting at $20 each |
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Overload Tuition (per credit over 18 credits): |
$575/credit hour |
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Vehicle Registration and Parking Tag: |
$125 per academic year |
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Private Music Instruction: |
$300/credit hour |
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Returned Check Fee: |
$25 per check |
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$250 |
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Cost of Attendance (COA)
2024 - 2025 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.
| Item | Full-Time Resident | Full-Time Commuter |
|---|---|---|
| Full Year COA | $50,552 | $43,842 |
| COA | $25,276 | $21,921 |
| Tuition | $13,900 | $13,900 |
| Housing | $2,807 | $1,562 |
| Food | $3,394 | $1,339 |
| Technical Fee | $250 | $195 |
| Activity/Health Services Fees | $280 | $280 |
| Books, Supplies, ETC | $650 | $650 |
| Personal | $3,031 | $3,031 |
| Transport | $926 | $926 |
| Federal Loan Fees | $38 | $38 |
Additional COAs are available for the groups below, with adjustments indicated
- Full-Time Commuter (living independent of parents): housing allowance increased to $3,124
- Full-time Commuter (living in military housing): housing allowance is excluded
- Full-Time Resident (with dependents living on campus): food allowance increased to $4,733
- GOLD program: tuition is adjusted to exact cost
- All Other Students: matches Full-Time Residential COA
Part-Time COAs (commuter status is assumed)
| Item | Three-Quarter-Time | Half-Time | Less-Than-Half-Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Year COA | $21,036 | $14,136 | $5,638 |
| COA | $10,518 | $7,068 | $2,819 |
| Tuition | $4,725 | $3,150 | $1,575 |
| Housing | $1,171 | $781 | $390 |
| Food | $1,004 | $670 | $335 |
| Technical Fee | $125 | $125 | $125 |
| Books, Supplies, ETC | $488 | $325 | $163 |
| Personal | $2,273 | $1,516 | $0 |
| Transport | $694 | $463 | $232 |
| Federal Loan Fees | $38 | $38 | $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.