Paying for Western Michigan University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$15,298 4.62%	$19,098 4.62%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$19,277 4.41%	$28,454 4.49%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Western Michigan University (WMU) are $15,298 for Michigan residents and $19,098 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

94% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $7,061. It could cover 36.97% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $23,709 for Michigan residents and $27,509 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

WMU's 4-year tuition is $67,111 for Michigan residents and $84,347 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $132,627 for Michigan residents and $149,863 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 Michigan University is $15,298 for Michigan residents and $19,098 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 4.62% for Michigan residents and increased by 4.62% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount ($10,754) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of WMU is $16,004 for Michigan residents and $19,981 for out-of-state students, a 4.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.

WMU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$14,623	$18,254	$13,675
2023-2024	$15,298	$19,098	$14,344
Change % 2023-2024	4.62%	4.62%	4.89%
2024-2025	$16,004	$19,981	$15,046

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $19,277 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $28,454. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount ($11,528) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at WMU is $20,128 for Michigan residents and $29,732 for out-of-state students , a 4.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.

WMU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$18,462	$27,231	$13,675
2023-2024	$19,277	$28,454	$14,344
Change % 2023-2024	4.41%	4.49%	4.89%
2024-2025	$20,128	$29,732	$15,046

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 WMU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $633 for Michigan residents and $792 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $765 for Michigan residents and $1,147 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$605	$756
	2023-2024	$633	$792
	2024-2025	$662	$830
Graduate	2022-2023	$731	$1,096
	2023-2024	$765	$1,147
	2024-2025	$801	$1,200

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,344. The Living costs increased by 4.89% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The WMU's 2024 on-campus COA is $30,770 for state residents and $34,570 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $30,770 for state residents and $34,570 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At WMU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$15,298
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$19,098
Room & Board	$11,713	$11,713
Personal Expenses	$2,631	$2,631
Books & Supplies	$1,128
COA (In-State)	$30,770	$30,770
COA (Out-of-State)	$34,570	$34,570

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 WMU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at WMU is $67,111 for Michigan residents and $84,347 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.

WMU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$15,868	$16,460	$17,073	$17,710	$67,111
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$19,862	$20,657	$21,484	$22,343	$84,347
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$16,460	$17,073	$17,710	$18,370	$69,613
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$20,657	$21,484	$22,343	$23,238	$87,722
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$17,073	$17,710	$18,370	$19,055	$72,208
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$21,484	$22,343	$23,238	$24,167	$91,232
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$17,710	$18,370	$19,055	$19,765	$74,899
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$22,343	$23,238	$24,167	$25,135	$94,883
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$18,370	$19,055	$19,765	$20,502	$77,691
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$23,238	$24,167	$25,135	$26,140	$98,680

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 $132,627 for Michigan residents and $149,863 for out-of-state students.

WMU 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$31,695	$32,649	$33,596	$34,574	$132,627
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$35,689	$36,846	$38,044	$39,283	$149,863
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$32,649	$33,634	$34,611	$35,620	$136,631
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$36,846	$38,044	$39,283	$40,566	$154,740
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$33,634	$34,650	$35,659	$36,700	$140,762
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$38,044	$39,283	$40,566	$41,893	$159,787
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$34,650	$35,698	$36,740	$37,814	$145,027
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$39,283	$40,566	$41,893	$43,267	$165,010
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$35,698	$36,781	$37,855	$38,964	$149,427
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$40,566	$41,893	$43,267	$44,689	$170,416

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 94% 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 $104,383 for Michigan residents and $121,619 for out-of-state students.

WMU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$24,634	$25,588	$26,535	$27,513	$104,383
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$28,628	$29,785	$30,983	$32,222	$121,619
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$25,588	$26,573	$27,550	$28,559	$108,387
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$29,785	$30,983	$32,222	$33,505	$126,496
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$26,573	$27,589	$28,598	$29,639	$112,518
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$30,983	$32,222	$33,505	$34,832	$131,543
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$27,589	$28,637	$29,679	$30,753	$116,783
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$32,222	$33,505	$34,832	$36,206	$136,766
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$28,637	$29,720	$30,794	$31,903	$121,183
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$33,505	$34,832	$36,206	$37,628	$142,172

	In-State	Out-of-State
Western Michigan University	$15,298	$19,098
Eastern Michigan University	$16,260	$16,260
Ball State University	$10,758	$28,766
Central Michigan University	$14,312	$14,312
Northern Illinois University	$12,506	$12,506
University at Buffalo	$10,782	$30,572