by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Western Washington University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Western Washington University stood at $9,582 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $28,707. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Within that total, required fees were $1,342 in-state and $1,342 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,240 | $27,365 |
| Fees | $1,342 | $1,342 |
| Total | $9,582 | $28,707 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What will Western Washington University charge part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To see where that lands, here is how Western Washington University prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In WA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Western Washington University is about average on cost.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the Western Washington University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Here’s how tuition at Western Washington University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,572 | $24,799 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,760 | $25,666 |
| One Year Ago | $7,997 | $26,564 |
| Most Recent Year | $8,240 | $27,365 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at WWU has moved over recent reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition moved up 3.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $29,572 next year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 3.26%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $9,894. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 3.45%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $29,697.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $9,894 | $29,697 |
| In 2 Years | $10,216 | $30,721 |
| In 3 Years | $10,548 | $31,780 |
| In 4 Years | $10,891 | $32,876 |
| In 5 Years | $11,245 | $34,010 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $125,074, or close to $41,549 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For specifics on financial aid at Western Washington University, go to the Western Washington University Financial Aid page.
