Paying for Washington State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$12,997 2.33%	$29,073 2.42%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$14,400 2.40%	$29,567 2.45%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Washington State University (Washington State) are $12,997 for Washington residents and $29,073 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

69% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $11,881. It could cover 40.87% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $18,651 for Washington residents and $34,727 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Washington State's 4-year tuition is $54,089 for Washington residents and $121,275 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $127,294 for Washington residents and $194,481 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 Washington State University is $12,997 for Washington residents and $29,073 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.33% for Washington residents and increased by 2.42% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($12,557) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Washington State is $13,300 for Washington residents and $29,778 for out-of-state students, a 2.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Washington State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$12,701	$28,385	$16,082
2023-2024	$12,997	$29,073	$16,773
Change % 2023-2024	2.33%	2.42%	4.30%
2024-2025	$13,300	$29,778	$17,494

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $14,400 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $29,567. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($13,827) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Washington State is $14,745 for Washington residents and $30,291 for out-of-state students , a 2.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Washington State University has a medical school and its tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The medical school tuition is $42,000. See the detailed medical school tuition at Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine page.

Washington State Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$14,063	$28,860	$16,082
2023-2024	$14,400	$29,567	$16,773
Change % 2023-2024	2.40%	2.45%	4.30%
2024-2025	$14,745	$30,291	$17,494

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 Washington State. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $578 for Washington residents and $1,382 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $663 for Washington residents and $1,422 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$564	$1,348
	2023-2024	$578	$1,382
	2024-2025	$592	$1,417
Graduate	2022-2023	$647	$1,387
	2023-2024	$663	$1,422
	2024-2025	$679	$1,458

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $16,773. The Living costs increased by 4.30% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The Washington State's 2024 on-campus COA is $30,532 for state residents and $46,608 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $30,532 for state residents and $46,608 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Washington State
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$12,997
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$29,073
Room & Board	$13,131	$13,131
Personal Expenses	$3,642	$3,642
Books & Supplies	$762
COA (In-State)	$30,532	$30,532
COA (Out-of-State)	$46,608	$46,608

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 Washington State?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Washington State is $54,089 for Washington residents and $121,275 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.

Washington State 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$13,204	$13,414	$13,627	$13,844	$54,089
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$29,563	$30,061	$30,568	$31,083	$121,275
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$13,414	$13,627	$13,844	$14,064	$54,949
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$30,061	$30,568	$31,083	$31,607	$123,319
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$13,627	$13,844	$14,064	$14,288	$55,823
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$30,568	$31,083	$31,607	$32,140	$125,398
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$13,844	$14,064	$14,288	$14,515	$56,711
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$31,083	$31,607	$32,140	$32,681	$127,511
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$14,064	$14,288	$14,515	$14,746	$57,613
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$31,607	$32,140	$32,681	$33,232	$129,660

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 $127,294 for Washington residents and $194,481 for out-of-state students.

Washington State 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$31,035	$31,552	$32,125	$32,710	$127,294
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$47,394	$48,199	$49,023	$49,865	$194,481
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$31,552	$32,082	$32,666	$33,262	$129,443
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$48,199	$49,023	$49,865	$50,726	$197,813
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$32,082	$32,626	$33,221	$33,828	$131,645
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$49,023	$49,865	$50,726	$51,606	$201,220
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$32,626	$33,183	$33,790	$34,408	$133,903
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$49,865	$50,726	$51,606	$52,506	$204,703
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$33,183	$33,755	$34,373	$35,002	$136,216
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$50,726	$51,606	$52,506	$53,424	$208,263

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 69% 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 $79,770 for Washington residents and $146,957 for out-of-state students.

Washington State 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$19,154	$19,671	$20,244	$20,829	$79,770
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$35,513	$36,318	$37,142	$37,984	$146,957
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$19,671	$20,201	$20,785	$21,381	$81,919
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$36,318	$37,142	$37,984	$38,845	$150,289
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$20,201	$20,745	$21,340	$21,947	$84,121
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$37,142	$37,984	$38,845	$39,725	$153,696
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$20,745	$21,302	$21,909	$22,527	$86,379
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$37,984	$38,845	$39,725	$40,625	$157,179
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$21,302	$21,874	$22,492	$23,121	$88,692
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$38,845	$39,725	$40,625	$41,543	$160,739

	In-State	Out-of-State
Washington State University	$12,997	$29,073
University of Colorado Boulder	$15,556	$41,943
Arizona State University Campus Immersion	$12,051	$32,193
University of Utah	$9,315	$29,837
University of Oregon	$14,751	$41,194
University of Southern California	$68,237