Paying for Western Washington University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$9,286 3.56%	$27,853 3.65%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$13,456 3.80%	$26,574 3.65%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Western Washington University (Western Washington) are $9,286 for Washington residents and $27,853 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

61% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $8,787. It could cover 31.55% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $21,180 for Washington residents and $39,747 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Western Washington's 4-year tuition is $39,130 for Washington residents and $118,031 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $130,667 for Washington residents and $209,569 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 Washington University is $9,286 for Washington residents and $27,853 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.56% for Washington residents and increased by 3.65% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($9,590) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Western Washington is $9,616 for Washington residents and $28,869 for out-of-state students, a 3.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Western Washington Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$8,967	$26,873	$18,822
2023-2024	$9,286	$27,853	$19,505
Change % 2023-2024	3.56%	3.65%	3.63%
2024-2025	$9,616	$28,869	$20,213

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $13,456 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $26,574. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount ($10,292) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Western Washington is $13,968 for Washington residents and $27,544 for out-of-state students , a 3.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Western Washington Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$12,963	$25,638	$18,822
2023-2024	$13,456	$26,574	$19,505
Change % 2023-2024	3.80%	3.65%	3.63%
2024-2025	$13,968	$27,544	$20,213

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 Washington. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $267 for Washington residents and $885 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $406 for Washington residents and $843 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$259	$856
	2023-2024	$267	$885
	2024-2025	$275	$915
Graduate	2022-2023	$392	$814
	2023-2024	$406	$843
	2024-2025	$421	$873

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $19,505. The Living costs increased by 3.63% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The Western Washington's 2024 on-campus COA is $29,967 for state residents and $48,534 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $29,967 for state residents and $48,534 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Western Washington
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$9,286
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$27,853
Room & Board	$14,915	$14,915
Personal Expenses	$4,590	$4,590
Books & Supplies	$1,176
COA (In-State)	$29,967	$29,967
COA (Out-of-State)	$48,534	$48,534

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.

Western Washington Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

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

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Western Washington is $39,130 for Washington residents and $118,031 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 Washington 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$9,481	$9,679	$9,882	$10,089	$39,130
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$28,500	$29,162	$29,839	$30,532	$118,031
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$9,679	$9,882	$10,089	$10,300	$39,950
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$29,162	$29,839	$30,532	$31,240	$120,772
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$9,882	$10,089	$10,300	$10,516	$40,787
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$29,839	$30,532	$31,240	$31,966	$123,576
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$10,089	$10,300	$10,516	$10,736	$41,641
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$30,532	$31,240	$31,966	$32,708	$126,446
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$10,300	$10,516	$10,736	$10,961	$42,513
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$31,240	$31,966	$32,708	$33,468	$129,382

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 $130,667 for Washington residents and $209,569 for out-of-state students.

Western Washington 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$31,008	$32,087	$33,158	$34,268	$130,667
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$50,027	$51,569	$53,163	$54,810	$209,569
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$32,087	$33,206	$34,317	$35,469	$135,232
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$51,569	$53,163	$54,810	$56,512	$216,054
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$33,206	$34,367	$35,519	$36,715	$139,966
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$53,163	$54,810	$56,512	$58,271	$222,756
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$34,367	$35,572	$36,767	$38,007	$144,878
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$54,810	$56,512	$58,271	$60,090	$229,683
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$35,572	$36,821	$38,061	$39,348	$149,973
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$56,512	$58,271	$60,090	$61,969	$236,842

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 61% 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 $95,519 for Washington residents and $174,421 for out-of-state students.

Western Washington 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$22,221	$23,300	$24,371	$25,481	$95,519
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$41,240	$42,782	$44,376	$46,023	$174,421
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$23,300	$24,419	$25,530	$26,682	$100,084
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$42,782	$44,376	$46,023	$47,725	$180,906
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$24,419	$25,580	$26,732	$27,928	$104,818
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$44,376	$46,023	$47,725	$49,484	$187,608
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$25,580	$26,785	$27,980	$29,220	$109,730
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$46,023	$47,725	$49,484	$51,303	$194,535
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$26,785	$28,034	$29,274	$30,561	$114,825
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$47,725	$49,484	$51,303	$53,182	$201,694

	In-State	Out-of-State
Western Washington University	$9,286	$27,853
University of Washington-Seattle Campus	$12,643	$41,997
Washington State University	$12,997	$29,073
Eastern Washington University	$8,353	$25,892
Bellevue College	$4,305	$10,183
Central Washington University	$9,192	$26,771