Estimated expenses

Is WWU affordable? We know it is!

Naturally, if you're choosing a college, you need to look at the price tag. But it's equally important that you then look past it, to the bottom line—because your out-of-pocket cost is what truly counts. 

Each family situation is unique, and until you apply for financial aid and factor in the merit scholarships you've earned, you won't know what your actual cost to attend WWU will be. 

So look past the price tag—and remember that financial aid makes the difference. 


Estimated expenses for 2025-2026

Undergraduate 2025-2026On campus housingCommunity housing
Tuition (full-time,12-16 hours)$34,344$34,344
General Fee (includes ASWWU Dues)$1,413$1,413
Residence Hall Rent*$5,442-
Estimated Meal Plan$5,037-
Total Estimated WWU Charges$46,236$35,757
Other components of Cost of Attendance  
Addiitional Food Outside of Meal Plan$564 
Off-Campus Housing $5,442
Off-Campus Food $5,601
Estimated Loan Fees$60$60
Estimated Books$765$765
Estimated Misc/Personal Expenses$1,800$1,800
Estimated Transportation$1,667$1,667
Total Cost of Attendance$51,092$51,092

*other dorm rates available

Masters Student 2025-20263 Quarters
Tuition (13 credits)$29,172
General Fee$471
Total Estimated WWU Charges$29,643
Housing$10,125
Food$5,523
Loan Fees$222
Books$1,650
Misc./Personal Expenses$1,800
Transportation$6,210
Total Cost of Attendance$55,173

*Learn more about estimated expenses for graduate students.

Doctoral Student 2025-20263 Quarters
Tuition (13 credits)$23,088
General Fee$471
Total Estimated WWU Charges$23,559
Other Components of Cost of Attendance 
Off-Campus Housing$10,125
Off-Campus Food*$5,523
Loan Fees$222
Books$1,650
Misc./Personal Expenses$1,800
Transportation$6,210
Total Cost of Attendance$49,089

Estimated Expenses for 2026-2027

Undergraduate 2026-2027On campus housingCommunity housing
Tuition (full-time,12-16 hours)$35,460$35,460
General Fee (includes ASWWU Dues)$1,458$1,458
Residence Hall Rent*$5,658-
Estimated Meal Plan$5,238-
Total Estimated WWU Charges$47,814$36,918
Other components of Cost of Attendance  
Addiitional Food Outside of Meal Plan$588 
Off-Campus Housing $5,658
Off-Campus Food $5,826
Estimated Loan Fees$60$60
Estimated Books$765$765
Estimated Misc/Personal Expenses$1,800$1,800
Estimated Transportation$1,677$1,677
Total Cost of Attendance$52,704$52,704

*other dorm rates available

Masters Student 2026-20273 Quarters
Tuition (13 credits)$30,030
General Fee$486
Total Estimated WWU Charges$30,516
Housing$10,425
Food$5,745
Loan Fees$222
Books$1,650
Misc./Personal Expenses$1,800
Transportation$6,210
Total Cost of Attendance$56,568

*Learn more about estimated expenses for graduate students.

Doctoral Student 2026-20273 Quarters
Tuition (8 credits)$23,784
General Fee$486
Total Estimated WWU Charges$24,270
Other Components of Cost of Attendance 
Off-Campus Housing$10,425
Off-Campus Food*$5,745
Loan Fees$222
Books$1,650
Misc./Personal Expenses$1,800
Transportation$6,210
Total Cost of Attendance$50,322

Find a more detailed breakdown of these expenses at Walla Walla University.