Paying for Western Colorado University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$11,083 2.50%	$23,683 3.70%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$15,550	$15,550 -3.12%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Western Colorado University (Western Colorado) are $11,083 for Colorado residents and $23,683 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,560 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

48% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $9,835. It could cover 41.53% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $16,316 for Colorado residents and $28,916 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Western Colorado's 4-year tuition is $45,435 for Colorado residents and $97,906 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $107,706 for Colorado residents and $160,177 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Western Colorado University is $11,083 for Colorado residents and $23,683 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.50% for Colorado residents and increased by 3.70% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($8,884) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,560.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Western Colorado is $11,360 for Colorado residents and $24,560 for out-of-state students, a 3.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Western Colorado Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$10,813	$22,837	$13,472
2023-2024	$11,083	$23,683	$13,718
Change % 2023-2024	2.50%	3.70%	1.83%
2024-2025	$11,360	$24,560	$13,968

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $15,550 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $15,550. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount ($9,802) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,696.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Western Colorado is $15,550 for Colorado residents and $15,066 for out-of-state students , a 3.1% decrease compared to 2024's rate.

Western Colorado Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$15,550	$16,050	$13,472
2023-2024	$15,550	$15,550	$13,718
Change % 2023-2024	0.00%	-3.12%	1.83%
2024-2025	$15,550	$15,066	$13,968

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Western Colorado. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $413 for Colorado residents and $822 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $890.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$393	$790
	2023-2024	$413	$822
	2024-2025	$434	$855
Graduate	2022-2023	$890	$900
	2023-2024	$890	$890
	2024-2025	$890	$880

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $13,718 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 1.83% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 15.12% compared to the previous year.

The Western Colorado's 2024 on-campus COA is $26,151 for state residents and $38,751 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $30,388 for state residents and $42,988 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Western Colorado
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$11,083
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$23,683
Room & Board	$10,442	$14,679
Personal Expenses	$3,276	$3,276
Books & Supplies	$1,350
COA (In-State)	$26,151	$30,388
COA (Out-of-State)	$38,751	$42,988

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Western Colorado?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Western Colorado is $45,435 for Colorado residents and $97,906 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Western Colorado 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$11,192	$11,303	$11,414	$11,527	$45,435
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$23,996	$24,314	$24,635	$24,961	$97,906
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$11,303	$11,414	$11,527	$11,640	$45,883
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$24,314	$24,635	$24,961	$25,291	$99,201
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$11,414	$11,527	$11,640	$11,755	$46,335
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$24,635	$24,961	$25,291	$25,626	$100,513
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$11,527	$11,640	$11,755	$11,871	$46,792
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$24,961	$25,291	$25,626	$25,965	$101,843
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$11,640	$11,755	$11,871	$11,988	$47,253
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$25,291	$25,626	$25,965	$26,308	$103,190

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $107,706 for Colorado residents and $160,177 for out-of-state students.

Western Colorado 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$26,458	$26,768	$27,069	$27,374	$107,706
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$39,262	$39,779	$40,303	$40,834	$160,177
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$26,768	$27,082	$27,386	$27,695	$108,969
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$39,779	$40,303	$40,834	$41,372	$162,287
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$27,082	$27,399	$27,708	$28,020	$110,248
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$40,303	$40,834	$41,372	$41,917	$164,426
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$27,399	$27,721	$28,033	$28,349	$111,542
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$40,834	$41,372	$41,917	$42,469	$166,592
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$27,721	$28,046	$28,362	$28,682	$112,851
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$41,372	$41,917	$42,469	$43,029	$168,787

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 48% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $68,366 for Colorado residents and $120,837 for out-of-state students.

Western Colorado 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$16,623	$16,933	$17,234	$17,539	$68,366
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$29,427	$29,944	$30,468	$30,999	$120,837
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$16,933	$17,247	$17,551	$17,860	$69,629
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$29,944	$30,468	$30,999	$31,537	$122,947
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$17,247	$17,564	$17,873	$18,185	$70,908
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$30,468	$30,999	$31,537	$32,082	$125,086
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$17,564	$17,886	$18,198	$18,514	$72,202
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$30,999	$31,537	$32,082	$32,634	$127,252
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$17,886	$18,211	$18,527	$18,847	$73,511
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$31,537	$32,082	$32,634	$33,194	$129,447

	In-State	Out-of-State
Western Colorado University	$11,083	$23,683
University of Colorado Boulder	$15,556	$41,943
Colorado State University-Fort Collins	$13,009	$33,765
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus	$10,017	$28,209
Front Range Community College	$4,740	$16,974
Metropolitan State University of Denver	$10,780	$29,503