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WSU Housing Costs

$1,250 Books & Supplies Typical Cost
$3,400 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost
$12,610 On-Campus Room & Board Typical Cost
$3,400 Other Off-Campus Living Expenses Typical Cost

How Much Does it Cost to Live at WSU ?

There are other expenses related to going to college other than tuition fees. Find out how much you will end up spending to go to WSU .

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WSU Room and Board Expenses Housing and dining plans at WSU are combined. The average student paid about $12,610 in 2021 to stay on campus.

The following table outlines average expected expenses at Wichita State University both for living on campus or off campus as well as other charges.

ExpenseOn CampusOff Campus
Room and Board$12,610$12,610
Other Living Expenses$3,400$3,400
Books and Supplies$1,250$1,250
Total$17,260$15,409

Forecasted Total of $74,777 in Living Costs Over 4 Years

For the past five years, WSU housing and dining costs have adjusted 4.0% each year on average, compared to a nationwide average change of 2.4%. If today's tendencies persist, 2022 incoming freshmen will pay about $17,812 in room, board and additional expenses for their first year of attendance. By their closing year an undergraduate would pay roughly $18,385 for a two-year degree, and $19,598 for a bachelor's degree.

Over the length of obtaining your degree the total will come to somewhere around $74,777 for a four-year stay or $36,198 for a two-year stay.

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Details on Living On Campus

Are you wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? If you are a first-time full-time student, some schools may require it. See the table below to find out whether WSU does or not, as well as the on-campus housing capacity.

QuestionAnswer
Are Freshmen Required to Live on Campus?No
On-Campus Housing Capacity1,517

Room & Board Costs Higher Than Average

WSU on-campus living expenses cost students $17,260, which is over the national average of $15,282.

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