Paying for University of Wisconsin-River Falls

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$8,606 5.79%	$16,887 4.71%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$9,771 4.83%	$19,726 4.91%

The 2024 tuition & fees of University of Wisconsin-River Falls (U of Wisconsin-River Falls) are $8,606 for Wisconsin residents and $16,887 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,560 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

77% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $4,671. It could cover 27.66% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $15,733 for Wisconsin residents and $24,014 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

U of Wisconsin-River Falls's 4-year tuition is $35,803 for Wisconsin residents and $70,734 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $86,067 for Wisconsin residents and $120,998 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-River Falls is $8,606 for Wisconsin residents and $16,887 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 5.79% for Wisconsin residents and increased by 4.71% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($8,884) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,560.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of U of Wisconsin-River Falls is $9,104 for Wisconsin residents and $17,682 for out-of-state students, a 4.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.

U of Wisconsin-River Falls Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$8,135	$16,128	$11,524
2023-2024	$8,606	$16,887	$11,358
Change % 2023-2024	5.79%	4.71%	-1.44%
2024-2025	$9,104	$17,682	$11,194

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $9,771 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $19,726. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($9,802) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,696.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at U of Wisconsin-River Falls is $10,243 for Wisconsin residents and $20,695 for out-of-state students , a 4.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.

U of Wisconsin-River Falls Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$9,321	$18,802	$11,524
2023-2024	$9,771	$19,726	$11,358
Change % 2023-2024	4.83%	4.91%	-1.44%
2024-2025	$10,243	$20,695	$11,194

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-River Falls. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $285 for Wisconsin residents and $630 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $455 for Wisconsin residents and $1,008 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$268	$601
	2023-2024	$285	$630
	2024-2025	$303	$660
Graduate	2022-2023	$433	$960
	2023-2024	$455	$1,008
	2024-2025	$478	$1,058

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $11,358 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs decreased by 1.44% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 23.01% compared to the previous year.

The U of Wisconsin-River Falls's 2024 on-campus COA is $20,404 for state residents and $28,685 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $23,746 for state residents and $32,027 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At U of Wisconsin-River Falls
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$8,606
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$16,887
Room & Board	$7,658	$9,660
Personal Expenses	$3,700	$5,040
Books & Supplies	$440
COA (In-State)	$20,404	$23,746
COA (Out-of-State)	$28,685	$32,027

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-River Falls Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at U of Wisconsin-River Falls?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at U of Wisconsin-River Falls is $35,803 for Wisconsin residents and $70,734 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.

U of Wisconsin-River Falls 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$8,742	$8,880	$9,020	$9,162	$35,803
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$17,200	$17,518	$17,843	$18,173	$70,734
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$8,880	$9,020	$9,162	$9,307	$36,368
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$17,518	$17,843	$18,173	$18,510	$72,044
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$9,020	$9,162	$9,307	$9,453	$36,941
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$17,843	$18,173	$18,510	$18,853	$73,378
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$9,162	$9,307	$9,453	$9,602	$37,524
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$18,173	$18,510	$18,853	$19,202	$74,737
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$9,307	$9,453	$9,602	$9,754	$38,116
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$18,510	$18,853	$19,202	$19,557	$76,121

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 $86,067 for Wisconsin residents and $120,998 for out-of-state students.

U of Wisconsin-River Falls 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$20,839	$21,284	$21,729	$22,183	$86,067
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$29,297	$29,923	$30,562	$31,216	$120,998
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$21,284	$21,739	$22,194	$22,658	$87,908
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$29,923	$30,562	$31,216	$31,883	$123,584
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$21,739	$22,204	$22,669	$23,144	$89,790
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$30,562	$31,216	$31,883	$32,566	$126,227
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$22,204	$22,680	$23,155	$23,641	$91,714
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$31,216	$31,883	$32,566	$33,263	$128,927
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$22,680	$23,166	$23,652	$24,149	$93,682
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$31,883	$32,566	$33,263	$33,975	$131,687

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 77% 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 $67,383 for Wisconsin residents and $102,314 for out-of-state students.

U of Wisconsin-River Falls 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$16,168	$16,613	$17,058	$17,512	$67,383
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$24,626	$25,252	$25,891	$26,545	$102,314
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$16,613	$17,068	$17,523	$17,987	$69,224
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$25,252	$25,891	$26,545	$27,212	$104,900
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$17,068	$17,533	$17,998	$18,473	$71,106
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$25,891	$26,545	$27,212	$27,895	$107,543
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$17,533	$18,009	$18,484	$18,970	$73,030
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$26,545	$27,212	$27,895	$28,592	$110,243
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$18,009	$18,495	$18,981	$19,478	$74,998
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$27,212	$27,895	$28,592	$29,304	$113,003

	In-State	Out-of-State
University of Wisconsin-River Falls	$8,606	$16,887
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