Cost of Attendance
Cost of Attendance (COA) includes tuition and fees, housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses incurred as a result of enrollment at Western (for students with dependents, dependent care expenses may also be included). Housing and food estimates are based on the expectation that household expenses are shared with a roommate.
The COA represents the average amount most students spend. The COA is created based on academic program, housing plans, residency and enrollment status. Tuition and fees and housing and food (for on campus housing) are billed by Western. Students are responsible for reviewing residency, class level, and enrollment status displayed on the financial aid offer and notifying the Financial Aid Department if the information is incorrect. If students incur unusual, educationally related expenses, they may Contact Us to discuss if these expenses can be included in the COA for additional financial aid consideration.
Cost of Attendance Chart
These charts show the typical cost of attendance for WWU students. These charts are based on full-time enrollment for Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters. They are estimates for your planning purposes.
Undergraduate Student 2024-25 Cost of Attendance
| Cost Item | Living on Own Cost | Living with Parents Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $8,241 | $8,241 |
| Required Fees | $1,341 | $1,341 |
| Other Standard Costs | $21,693 | $12,705 |
| Total | $31,275 | $22,287 |
| Cost Item | Living on Own Cost | Living with Parents Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $27,366 | $27,366 |
| Required Fees | $1,341 | $1,341 |
| Other Standard Costs | $21,693 | $12,705 |
| Total | $50,400 | $41,412 |
Graduate Student 2024-25 Cost of Attendance
| Cost Item | Living on Own Cost | Living with Parents Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $10,032 | $10,032 |
| Required Fees | $1,335 | $1,335 |
| Other Standard Costs | $21,789 | $12,801 |
| Total | $33,156 | $24,168 |
| Cost Item | Living on Own Cost | Living with Parents Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $20,832 | $20,832 |
| Required Fees | $1,335 | $1,335 |
| Other Standard Costs | $21,789 | $12,801 |
| Total | $43,956 | $34,968 |
Fees and Other Costs - 2024-25
| Required Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Multicultural Center Fee | $90 |
| Health Service Fee | $495 |
| Legislative Action Fee | $3 |
| Non-Academic Building Fee | $162 |
| Student Recreation Fee | $355.17 |
| Sustainability, Equity and Justice Fund Fee (.90 per credit, $9 max/quarter) | $27 |
| Technology Fee | $105 |
| Active Transportation Fee | $105 |
| Total | $1,342.17 |
Some fees are charged for enrollment in less than 6 credits or can be manually requested for access to these services. Contact the Student Business Office for more information at sbo@wwu.edu or (360) 650-2865.
| Budget Item | Living on Own Cost | Living with Parents Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| Personal | $2,670 | $2,670 |
| Housing and Food | $15,747 | $6,759 |
| Transportation | $1,995 | $1,995 |
| Undergraduate Loan Fees | $57 | $57 |
| Graduate Loan Fees | $153 | $153 |
| Total Undergraduate Other Costs | $21,693 | $12,705 |
| Total Graduate Other Costs | $22,248 | $13,260 |
Important Notes
Variation in COA
Costs of Attendance (COA) may vary if the student is living with parents, at less than full-time enrollment or is in a high-cost/self-supporting program. Contact Financial Aid for additional information.
To estimate a single quarter (COA), divide the academic year figures by 3.
COA for less than full-time enrollment reflects reduced tuition, fees, and books & supplies costs.
COA for less than half-time enrollment reflects reduced tuition, fees, transportation and books & supplies costs. There is no allowance for personal expenses and housing & meals maintain the full time allowance.
Tuition and fee amounts in the financial aid budget may vary slightly from amounts charged due to rounding.
Enrollment Fee
All new undergraduate students are charged a $300 enrollment fee when they confirm enrollment at WWU. This fee is included separately in the COA to ensure that students may be considered for aid for this expense. Graduate students are charged a $100 confirmation fee.
Outreach and Continuing Education
Outreach and Continuing Education (OCE) programs have varying tuition and fee rates. Contact OCE for more information.
Graduate Students
Refer to the Student Business Office (SBO) website for tuition and fee schedules for Graduate MBA, Graduate Pathology, Clinical Doctorate in Audiology, and Resident Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling COA.
Adjustments
Students with educational costs higher than the standard Cost of Attendance may contact Financial Aid for reconsideration of the financial aid offer subject to regulatory requirements and Professional Judgment. A Cost of Attendance Increase request may also be submitted consideration of financial aid eligibility.
Housing & Food
Students are budgeted the same for Housing & Food whether living on or off campus based on average expenses.
Students contracted to live on campus should review their actual Housing & Meal plan charges. More information about Campus Housing and Dining Information is available.