Paying for Western Illinois University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$14,085 3.10%	$14,085 3.10%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$13,290 4.70%	$13,290 4.70%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Western Illinois University (Western Illinois) are $14,085 for Illinois residents and $14,085 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

97% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $8,341. It could cover 59.22% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $19,640 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Western Illinois's 4-year tuition is $58,836 for Illinois residents and $58,836 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $116,107 for Illinois residents and $116,107 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 Illinois University is $14,085 for Illinois residents and $14,085 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.10% for Illinois residents and increased by 3.10% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount ($9,590) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Western Illinois is $14,522 for Illinois residents and $14,522 for out-of-state students, a 3.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Western Illinois Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$13,661	$13,661	$12,521
2023-2024	$14,085	$14,085	$12,696
Change % 2023-2024	3.10%	3.10%	1.40%
2024-2025	$14,522	$14,522	$12,873

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $13,290 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $13,290. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount ($10,292) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Western Illinois is $13,915 for Illinois residents and $13,915 for out-of-state students , a 4.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Western Illinois Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$12,693	$12,693	$12,521
2023-2024	$13,290	$13,290	$12,696
Change % 2023-2024	4.70%	4.70%	1.40%
2024-2025	$13,915	$13,915	$12,873

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 Illinois. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $312. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $369.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$304	$304
	2023-2024	$312	$312
	2024-2025	$320	$320
Graduate	2022-2023	$359	$359
	2023-2024	$369	$369
	2024-2025	$379	$379

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $12,696 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 1.40% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs stayed same compared to the previous year.

The Western Illinois's 2024 on-campus COA is $27,981 for state residents and $27,981 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $29,546 for state residents and $29,546 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Western Illinois
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$14,085
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$14,085
Room & Board	$10,920	$10,920
Personal Expenses	$1,776	$3,341
Books & Supplies	$1,200
COA (In-State)	$27,981	$29,546
COA (Out-of-State)	$27,981	$29,546

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 Illinois?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Western Illinois is $58,836 for Illinois residents and $58,836 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 Illinois 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$14,330	$14,580	$14,834	$15,092	$58,836
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$14,330	$14,580	$14,834	$15,092	$58,836
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$14,580	$14,834	$15,092	$15,355	$59,860
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$14,580	$14,834	$15,092	$15,355	$59,860
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$14,834	$15,092	$15,355	$15,622	$60,902
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$14,834	$15,092	$15,355	$15,622	$60,902
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$15,092	$15,355	$15,622	$15,894	$61,963
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$15,092	$15,355	$15,622	$15,894	$61,963
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$15,355	$15,622	$15,894	$16,171	$63,042
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$15,355	$15,622	$15,894	$16,171	$63,042

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 $116,107 for Illinois residents and $116,107 for out-of-state students.

Western Illinois 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$28,393	$28,811	$29,236	$29,667	$116,107
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$28,393	$28,811	$29,236	$29,667	$116,107
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$28,811	$29,236	$29,667	$30,105	$117,819
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$28,811	$29,236	$29,667	$30,105	$117,819
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$29,236	$29,667	$30,105	$30,550	$119,559
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$29,236	$29,667	$30,105	$30,550	$119,559
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$29,667	$30,105	$30,550	$31,002	$121,325
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$29,667	$30,105	$30,550	$31,002	$121,325
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$30,105	$30,550	$31,002	$31,462	$123,120
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$30,105	$30,550	$31,002	$31,462	$123,120

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 97% 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 $82,743 for Illinois residents and $82,743 for out-of-state students.

Western Illinois 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$20,052	$20,470	$20,895	$21,326	$82,743
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$20,052	$20,470	$20,895	$21,326	$82,743
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$20,470	$20,895	$21,326	$21,764	$84,455
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$20,470	$20,895	$21,326	$21,764	$84,455
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$20,895	$21,326	$21,764	$22,209	$86,195
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$20,895	$21,326	$21,764	$22,209	$86,195
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$21,326	$21,764	$22,209	$22,661	$87,961
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$21,326	$21,764	$22,209	$22,661	$87,961
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$21,764	$22,209	$22,661	$23,121	$89,756
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$21,764	$22,209	$22,661	$23,121	$89,756

	In-State	Out-of-State
Western Illinois University	$14,085	$14,085
University of Denver	$59,340
University of South Dakota	$9,432	$12,942
North Dakota State University-Main Campus	$10,857	$15,511
South Dakota State University	$9,299	$12,809
Oral Roberts University	$34,100