by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Washington State University, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. You can jump to any of the following sections in our Wazzu cost report:
At Washington State University the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $27,733 in 2020-2021. If you were a Washington resident, the yearly charges were $12,417.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $25,773 | $1,960 | $27,733 |
| In-State | $10,457 | $1,960 | $12,417 |
Wazzu tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
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The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. With yearly tuition and fees charges running about $27,733 for out-of-state undergrads, Washington State University is relatively expensive when compared to other schools in the country.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. Undergraduates who hail from Washington pay an average of $12,417 a year to attend Wazzu, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
The chart below shows how Wazzu compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Far Western US | Washington | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Washington State University Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state Washington State University increased with an average annual rate of 2.34% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $13,005 if the growth keeps up.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at Wazzu to be $26,316, and $53,878 for four years.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 2.41%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $29,087 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
For two years This means an estimated $58,874 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at Wazzu, and $120,622 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Wazzu.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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