Is WWU affordable? We know it is!
Typical out-of-pocket is $7,346/year
The estimated list price to attend WWU for a year is $46,041, but most students pay less out-of-pocket thanks to scholarships, grants, work earnings, and other financial aid.
95%
students qualify for financial aid
$40.8 million
total financial aid given to WWU students 2022-2023 year
Numbers to know
- Tuition and fees at WWU cost 21% less than the national average for private colleges and universities.
- WWU's loan default rate is only 0.4% compared to 11.3% national among (federal direct loans)
Estimated expenses for 2025-2026
| Undergraduate Student | On campus housing | Community housing |
| Tuition (full-time,12-16 hours) | $34,344 | $34,344 |
| General Fee (includes ASWWU Dues) | $1,413 | $1,413 |
| Residence Hall Rent | $5,172 | - |
| Estimated Meal Plan | $5,037 | - |
| Total | $45,966 | $35,757 |
*Find more details about food plans: Cafeteria Expenses.
Learn more about additional estimated expenses for a full load.
| Masters Student | 3 Quarters |
| Tuition (13 credits) | $29,172 |
| General Fee | $471 |
| Housing | $9,735 |
| Food | $5,037 |
| Total | $44,415 |
*Learn more about additional estimated graduate studies expenses.
| Doctoral Student | 3 Quarters |
| Tuition (13 credits) | $37,518 |
| General Fee | $471 |
| Housing | $9,735 |
| Food* | $5,037 |
| Total | $52,761 |
*Estimated food costs are based on 3 meals per day, 7 days per week. For more information about the specific meal plans see the Cafeteria Expenses link below.