Paying for University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$9,651 4.54%	$18,691 3.55%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$10,373 2.46%	$20,609 2.48%

The 2024 tuition & fees of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (U of Wisconsin-La Crosse) are $9,651 for Wisconsin residents and $18,691 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

67% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $4,424. It could cover 23.67% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $15,343 for Wisconsin residents and $24,383 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

U of Wisconsin-La Crosse's 4-year tuition is $39,847 for Wisconsin residents and $76,561 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $83,866 for Wisconsin residents and $120,580 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 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is $9,651 for Wisconsin residents and $18,691 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 4.54% for Wisconsin residents and increased by 3.55% 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 around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of U of Wisconsin-La Crosse is $10,089 for Wisconsin residents and $19,354 for out-of-state students, a 3.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.

U of Wisconsin-La Crosse Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$9,232	$18,051	$8,938
2023-2024	$9,651	$18,691	$9,996
Change % 2023-2024	4.54%	3.55%	11.84%
2024-2025	$10,089	$19,354	$11,179

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $10,373 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $20,609. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($10,292) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at U of Wisconsin-La Crosse is $10,628 for Wisconsin residents and $21,120 for out-of-state students , a 2.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.

U of Wisconsin-La Crosse Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$10,124	$20,110	$8,938
2023-2024	$10,373	$20,609	$9,996
Change % 2023-2024	2.46%	2.48%	11.84%
2024-2025	$10,628	$21,120	$11,179

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 U of Wisconsin-La Crosse. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $332 for Wisconsin residents and $709 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $493 for Wisconsin residents and $1,061 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$316	$684
	2023-2024	$332	$709
	2024-2025	$349	$735
Graduate	2022-2023	$481	$1,035
	2023-2024	$493	$1,061
	2024-2025	$505	$1,088

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $9,996. The Living costs increased by 11.84% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The U of Wisconsin-La Crosse's 2024 on-campus COA is $19,767 for state residents and $28,807 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $19,767 for state residents and $28,807 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At U of Wisconsin-La Crosse
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$9,651
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$18,691
Room & Board	$7,960	$7,960
Personal Expenses	$2,036	$2,036
Books & Supplies	$120
COA (In-State)	$19,767	$19,767
COA (Out-of-State)	$28,807	$28,807

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.

U of Wisconsin-La Crosse Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at U of Wisconsin-La Crosse?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at U of Wisconsin-La Crosse is $39,847 for Wisconsin residents and $76,561 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

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.

U of Wisconsin-La Crosse 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$9,774	$9,898	$10,024	$10,151	$39,847
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$18,869	$19,049	$19,230	$19,413	$76,561
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$9,898	$10,024	$10,151	$10,281	$40,354
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$19,049	$19,230	$19,413	$19,598	$77,290
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$10,024	$10,151	$10,281	$10,411	$40,867
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$19,230	$19,413	$19,598	$19,785	$78,026
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$10,151	$10,281	$10,411	$10,544	$41,387
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$19,413	$19,598	$19,785	$19,973	$78,769
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$10,281	$10,411	$10,544	$10,678	$41,913
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$19,598	$19,785	$19,973	$20,163	$79,519

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 $83,866 for Wisconsin residents and $120,580 for out-of-state students.

U of Wisconsin-La Crosse 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$20,233	$20,713	$21,206	$21,714	$83,866
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$29,329	$29,863	$30,412	$30,976	$120,580
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$20,713	$21,206	$21,714	$22,236	$85,869
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$29,863	$30,412	$30,976	$31,554	$122,805
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$21,206	$21,714	$22,236	$22,774	$87,930
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$30,412	$30,976	$31,554	$32,147	$125,089
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$21,714	$22,236	$22,774	$23,327	$90,051
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$30,976	$31,554	$32,147	$32,756	$127,433
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$22,236	$22,774	$23,327	$23,896	$92,233
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$31,554	$32,147	$32,756	$33,382	$129,839

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 67% 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 $66,170 for Wisconsin residents and $102,884 for out-of-state students.

U of Wisconsin-La Crosse 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$15,809	$16,289	$16,782	$17,290	$66,170
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$24,905	$25,439	$25,988	$26,552	$102,884
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$16,289	$16,782	$17,290	$17,812	$68,173
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$25,439	$25,988	$26,552	$27,130	$105,109
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$16,782	$17,290	$17,812	$18,350	$70,234
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$25,988	$26,552	$27,130	$27,723	$107,393
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$17,290	$17,812	$18,350	$18,903	$72,355
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$26,552	$27,130	$27,723	$28,332	$109,737
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$17,812	$18,350	$18,903	$19,472	$74,537
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$27,130	$27,723	$28,332	$28,958	$112,143

	In-State	Out-of-State
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse	$9,651	$18,691
University of Wisconsin-Madison	$11,205	$40,603
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee	$10,020	$22,020
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh	$8,212	$16,125
Madison Area Technical College	$4,780	$7,027
University of Wisconsin Colleges	$5,172	$12,743