Cost of Attendance
Cost of Attendance
The cost of attendance, or COA, is an estimate of the amount it will cost a student to attend CWU during the regular academic year.
If you’re attending at least half time, the COA is the estimate of
- tuition and fees
- books, course materials, supplies, and equipment;
- cost of housing and food (or living expenses);
- transportation expenses;
- loan fees (excluding any loan fees for non-federal student loans);
- miscellaneous expenses.
Contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships if you have additional costs that need to be included. We can include items like
- an allowance for childcare or other dependent care;
- the purchase of a computer and necessary software (one time only);
- costs related to a disability;
- costs of obtaining a license, certification, or a first professional credential; or
- reasonable costs for eligible study abroad programs.
Note: increasing the COA for approved expenses does not necessarily mean a student is eligible for more financial aid. It is important to consult with a financial aid counselor to discuss your funding options.
For help with understanding costs and aid- review our Paying for College Guide.
Resident Tuition, Mandatory Fees, and Other Estimated Expenses
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Undergraduate/Post Baccalaureate Students
Select one of the links below to view the itemized, quarterly tuition and fee schedules for resident undergraduate and postbaccalaureate students attending the Ellensburg campus, one of the CWU Centers, or online.
26-27 Resident Undergrad/Pbac: Ellensburg Campus
2026-2027 Cost On campus On campus with dependents Off campus With parent Tuition 7,716 7,716 7,716 7,716 Mandatory Fees 2,248 2,248 2,248 2,248 Housing 9,718 11,681 9,718 1,500 Food 6,562 9,843 6,562 3,225 Books & Supplies 900 900 900 900 Loan fees 66 66 66 66 Personal 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 Transportation 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 Annual COA 29,910 35,154 29,910 18,355 Quarterly COA 9,970 11,718 9,970 6,118 26-27 Resident Undergrad/Pbac: Centers and Online
2026-2027 Cost On campus Off campus With parent Tuition 7,716 7,716 7,716 Mandatory Fees 1,381 1,381 1,381 Housing 9,718 9,718 1,500 Food 6,562 6,562 3,225 Books & Supplies 900 900 900 Loan fees 66 66 66 Personal 1,500 1,500 1,500 Transportation 1,200 1,200 1,200 Annual COA 29,043 29,043 17,488 Quarterly COA 9,681 9,681 5,828 -
Graduate Students
Select one of the links below to view the itemized, quarterly tuition and fee schedules for graduate students attending the Ellensburg campus, one of the CWU Centers, or online.
26-27 Resident Graduate: Ellensburg Campus
2026-2027 Cost On campus On campus with dependents Off campus With parent Tuition 11,772 11,772 11,772 11,772 Mandatory Fees 2,248 2,248 2,248 2,248 Housing 9,718 11,681 9,718 1,500 Food 6,562 9,843 6,562 3,225 Books & Supplies 900 900 900 900 Loan fees 66 66 66 66 Personal 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 Transportation 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 Annual COA 33,966 39,210 33,966 22,411 Quarterly COA 11,322 13,070 11,322 7,470 26-27 Resident Graduate: Centers and Online
2026-2027 Cost On campus Off campus With parent Tuition 11,772 11,772 11,772 Mandatory Fees 1,381 1,381 1,381 Housing 9,718 9,718 1,500 Food 6,562 6,562 3,225 Books & Supplies 900 900 900 Loan fees 66 66 66 Personal 1,500 1,500 1,500 Transportation 1,200 1,200 1,200 Annual COA 33,099 33,099 21,544 Quarterly COA 11,033 11,033 7,181 -
College of Business Graduate Students
Select one of the links below to view the itemized, quarterly tuition and fee schedules for non-resident College of Business (COB) graduate students attending the Ellensburg campus, one of the CWU Centers, or online.
26-27 Resident COB Grad: Ellensburg Campus
2026-2027 Cost On campus On campus with dependents Off campus With parent Tuition 14,718 14,718 14,718 14,718 Mandatory Fees 2,248 2,248 2,248 2,248 Housing 9,718 11,681 9,718 1,500 Food 6,562 9,843 6,562 3,225 Books & Supplies 900 900 900 900 Loan fees 66 66 66 66 Personal 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 Transportation 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 Annual COA 36,912 42,156 36,912 25,357 Quarterly COA 12,304 14,052 12,304 8,452 26-27 Resident COB Graduate: Centers and Online
2026-2027 Cost On campus Off campus With parent Tuition 14,718 14,718 14,718 Mandatory Fees 1,381 1,381 1,381 Housing 9,718 9,718 1,500 Food 6,562 6,562 3,225 Books & Supplies 900 900 900 Loan fees 66 66 66 Personal 1,500 1,500 1,500 Transportation 1,200 1,200 1,200 Annual COA 36,045 36,045 24,490 Quarterly COA 12,015 12,015 8,163
Non-resident Tuition, Mandatory Fees, and Other Estimated Expenses
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Undergraduate/Post Baccalaureate Students
Select one of the links below to view the itemized, quarterly tuition and fee schedules for non-resident undergraduate and postbaccalaureate students attending the Ellensburg campus, one of the CWU Centers, or online.
26-27 Non-Resident Undergrad/Pbac: Ellensburg Campus
2026-2027 Cost On campus On campus with dependents Off campus With parent Tuition 27,041 27,041 27,041 27,041 Mandatory Fees 2,248 2,248 2,248 2,248 Housing 9,718 11,681 9,718 1,500 Food 6,562 9,843 6,562 3,225 Books & Supplies 900 900 900 900 Loan fees 66 66 66 66 Personal 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 Transportation 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 Annual COA 49,235 54,479 49,235 37,680 Quarterly COA 16,412 18,160 16,412 12,560 26-27 Non-Resident Undergrad/Pbac: Centers and Online
2026-2027 Cost On campus Off campus With parent Tuition 27,041 27,041 27,041 Mandatory Fees 1,381 1,381 1,381 Housing 9,718 9,718 1,500 Food 6,562 6,562 3,225 Books & Supplies 900 900 900 Loan fees 66 66 66 Personal 1,500 1,500 1,500 Transportation 1,200 1,200 1,200 Annual COA 48,368 48,368 36,813 Quarterly COA 16,123 16,123 12,271 -
Graduate Students
Select one of the links below to view the itemized, quarterly tuition and fee schedules for non-resident graduate students attending the Ellensburg campus, one of the CWU Centers, or online.
26-27 Non-Resident Graduate: Ellensburg Campus
2026-2027 Cost On campus On campus with dependents Off campus With parent Tuition 27,579 27,579 27,579 27,579 Mandatory Fees 2,248 2,248 2,248 2,248 Housing 9,718 11,681 9,718 1,500 Food 6,562 9,843 6,562 3,225 Books & Supplies 900 900 900 900 Loan fees 66 66 66 66 Personal 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 Transportation 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 Annual COA 49,773 55,017 49,773 38,218 Quarterly COA 16,591 18,339 16,591 12,739 26-27 Non-Resident Graduate: Centers and Online
2026-2027 Cost On campus Off campus With parent Tuition 27,579 27,579 27,579 Mandatory Fees 1,381 1,381 1,381 Housing 9,718 9,718 1,500 Food 6,562 6,562 3,225 Books & Supplies 900 900 900 Loan fees 66 66 66 Personal 1,500 1,500 1,500 Transportation 1,200 1,200 1,200 Annual COA 48,906 48,906 37,351 Quarterly COA 16,302 16,302 12,450 -
College of Business Graduate Students
Select one of the links below to view the itemized, quarterly tuition and fee schedules for College of Business (COB) graduate students attending the Ellensburg campus, one of the CWU Centers, or online.
26-27 Non-Resident COB Graduate: Ellensburg Campus
2026-2027 Cost On campus On campus with dependents Off campus With parent Tuition 27,579 27,579 27,579 27,579 Mandatory Fees 2,248 2,248 2,248 2,248 Housing 9,718 11,681 9,718 1,500 Food 6,562 9,843 6,562 3,225 Books & Supplies 900 900 900 900 Loan fees 66 64 66 64 Personal 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 Transportation 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 Annual COA 49,773 55,017 49,773 38,216 Quarterly COA 16,591 18,339 16,591 12,739 26-27 Non-Resident COB Graduate: Centers and Online
2026-2027 Cost On campus Off campus With parent Tuition 27,579 27,579 27,579 Mandatory Fees 1,381 1,381 1,381 Housing 9,718 9,718 1,500 Food 6,562 6,562 3,225 Books & Supplies 900 900 900 Loan fees 66 64 64 Personal 1,500 1,500 1,500 Transportation 1,200 1,200 1,200 Annual COA 48,906 48,906 37,351 Quarterly COA 16,302 16,302 12,450
The 2026-2027 Cost of Attendance (COA) is for one regular academic year: Fall 2026, Winter 2027, and Spring 2027. It is subject to change by action of the State of Washington or CWU Board of Trustees. Costs may vary based on personal decisions; CWU encourages students to accept the amount of aid needed to meet educational expenses.
Mandatory Fees:
| Services & Activities Fee | $282.98 |
| Wellness Fee* | $18.00 |
| Athletic Fee* | $56.00 |
| Rec Center Fee* | $122.00 |
| Student Union Fee* | $79.00 |
| Central Transit Fee* | $3.00 |
| Basic Needs Fee* | $6.00 |
| Student Green Fund Fee* | $5.00 |
| Telehealth, Medical & Counseling Fee | $102.96 |
| Student Lobby Fee | $2.00 |
| Tutoring Center Fee | $7.50 |
| Technology Fee | $30.00 |
| Library Fee | $10.00 |
| Multimodal Fee | $25.00 |
| Total - Ellensburg Campus | $749.44 |
| Total - Centers/Online | $460.44 |
*Ellensburg campus only
All government sponsored students are assessed a $200 Sponsored Student fee for each quarter of attendance (fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters).
Housing and food costs vary; the above costs were determined in compliance with federal Department of Education requirements and may not reflect the price of CWU housing and food options. Each quarter, excess funds will be released to students for living expenses after add/drop.
Adjustments: The budgeted costs of specific COA items can be increased with proper documentation. Increasing the budget does not mean additional financial aid is available.
- Transportation costs vary depending on factors such as the need for transportation to a job or internship, length of commute to in-person classes, and distance traveled to your home on scheduled breaks. If your transportation expenses exceed the budgeted amount, you may request an increase in your transportation allowance.
- If you have additional dependent care expenses, you may submit a request to include them in your cost of attendance.
- Once during your academic career, you may request a cost of attendance allowance to purchase a computer.
CWU and State Employee Benefits
For information about CWU & State Employee Tuition Exemption eligibility, visit our Faculty & Staff Resources page.
Resident Tuition, Mandatory Fees, and Other Estimated Expenses
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Undergraduate/Post Baccalaureate Students
Select one of the links below to view the itemized, quarterly tuition and fee schedules for resident undergraduate and postbaccalaureate students attending the Ellensburg campus, one of the CWU Centers, or online.
Resident Undergrad/Pbac: Ellensburg Campus Cost On Campus On campus Off campus With parent with dependents Tuition 7,469 7,469 7,469 7,469 Mandatory Fees 2,249 2,249 2,246 2,249 Housing 9,263 11,476 10,269 0 Food 7,551 7,551 3,735 3,735 Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment 900 900 900 900 Loan fees 64 64 64 64 Personal 3,732 3,732 3,732 3,732 Transportation 2,335 2,335 2,335 2,335 TOTAL Cost of Attendance (COA) 33,563 33,563 30,753 20,484 Resident Undergrad/Pbac: Centers and Online Cost On Campus Off campus With parent Tuition 7,469 7,469 7,469 Mandatory Fees 1,382 1,382 1,382 Housing 9,263 10,269 0 Food 7,551 3,735 3,735 Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment 900 900 900 Loan fees 64 64 64 Personal 3,732 3,732 3,732 Transportation 2,335 2,335 2,335 TOTAL Cost of Attendance (COA) 32,696 29,886 19,617 -
Graduate Students
Select one of the links below to view the itemized, quarterly tuition and fee schedules for graduate students attending the Ellensburg campus, one of the CWU Centers, or online.
Resident Graduate: Ellensburg Campus Cost On Campus On campus Off campus With parent with dependents Tuition 11,397 11,397 11,397 11,397 Mandatory Fees 2,249 2,249 2,249 2,249 Housing 9,263 11,476 10,269 0 Food 7,551 7,551 3,735 3,735 Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment 900 900 900 900 Loan fees 103 103 103 103 Personal 3,732 3,732 3,732 3,732 Transportation 2,335 2,335 2,335 2,335 TOTAL Cost of Attendance (COA) 37,530 39,743 34,720 24,451 Resident Graduate: Centers and Online Cost On Campus Off campus With parent Tuition 11,397 11,397 11,397 Mandatory Fees 1,382 1,382 1,382 Housing 9,263 10,269 0 Food 7,551 3,735 3,735 Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment 900 900 900 Loan fees 103 103 103 Personal 3,732 3,732 3,732 Transportation 2,335 2,335 2,335 TOTAL Cost of Attendance (COA) 36,663 33,853 23,584 -
College of Business Graduate Students
Select one of the links below to view the itemized, quarterly tuition and fee schedules for College of Business (COB) graduate students attending the Ellensburg campus, one of the CWU Centers, or online.
Resident COB Grad: Ellensburg Campus Cost On Campus On campus Off campus With parent with dependents Tuition 14,247 14,247 14,247 14,247 Mandatory Fees 2,249 2,249 2,249 2,249 Housing 9,263 11,476 10,269 0 Food 7,551 7,551 3,735 3,735 Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment 900 900 900 900 Loan fees 103 103 103 103 Personal 3,732 3,732 3,732 3,732 Transportation 2,335 2,335 2,335 2,335 TOTAL Cost of Attendance (COA) 40,380 42,593 37,570 27,301 Resident COB Graduate: Centers and Online Cost On Campus Off campus With parent Tuition 14,247 14,247 14,247 Mandatory Fees 1,382 1,382 1,382 Housing 9,263 10,269 0 Food 7,551 3,735 3,735 Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment 900 900 900 Loan fees 103 103 103 Personal 3,732 3,732 3,732 Transportation 2,335 2,335 2,335 TOTAL Cost of Attendance (COA) 39,513 36,703 26,434
Non-resident Tuition, Mandatory Fees, and Other Estimated Expenses
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Undergraduate/Post Baccalaureate Students
Select one of the links below to view the itemized, quarterly tuition and fee schedules for non-resident undergraduate and postbaccalaureate students attending the Ellensburg campus, one of the CWU Centers, or online.
Non-Resident Undergrad/Pbac: Ellensburg Campus Cost On Campus On campus Off campus With parent with dependents Tuition 26,176 26,176 26,176 26,176 Mandatory Fees 2,249 2,249 2,249 2,249 Housing 9,263 11,476 10,269 0 Food 7,551 7,551 3,735 3,735 Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment 900 900 900 900 Loan fees 64 64 64 64 Personal 3,732 3,732 3,732 3,732 Transportation 2,335 2,335 2,335 2,335 TOTAL Cost of Attendance (COA) 52,270 54,483 49,460 39,191 Non-Resident Undergrad/Pbac: Centers and Online Cost On Campus Off campus With parent Tuition 26,176 26,176 26,176 Mandatory Fees 1,382 1,382 1,382 Housing 9,263 10,269 0 Food 7,551 3,735 3,735 Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment 900 900 900 Loan fees 64 64 64 Personal 3,732 3,732 3,732 Transportation 2,335 2,335 2,335 TOTAL Cost of Attendance (COA) 51,403 48,593 38,324 -
Graduate Students
Select one of the links below to view the itemized, quarterly tuition and fee schedules for non-resident graduate students attending the Ellensburg campus, one of the CWU Centers, or online.
Non-Resident Graduate: Ellensburg Campus Cost On Campus On campus Off campus With parent with dependents Tuition 26,698 26,998 26,698 26,698 Mandatory Fees 2,249 2,249 2,249 2,249 Housing 9,263 11,476 10,269 0 Food 7,551 7,551 3,735 3,735 Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment 900 900 900 900 Loan fees 103 103 103 103 Personal 3,732 3,732 3,732 3,732 Transportation 2,335 2,335 2,335 2,335 TOTAL Cost of Attendance (COA) 52,831 55,344 50,021 39,752 Non-Resident Graduate: Centers and Online Cost On Campus Off campus With parent Tuition 26,698 26,698 26,698 Mandatory Fees 1,382 1,382 1,382 Housing 9,263 10,269 0 Food 7,551 3,735 3,735 Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment 900 900 900 Loan fees 103 103 103 Personal 3,732 3,732 3,732 Transportation 2,335 2,335 2,335 TOTAL Cost of Attendance (COA) 51,964 49,154 38,885 -
College of Business Graduate Students
Select one of the links below to view the itemized, quarterly tuition and fee schedules for non-resident College of Business (COB) graduate students attending the Ellensburg campus, one of the CWU Centers, or online.
Non-Resident COB Graduate: Ellensburg Campus Cost On Campus On campus Off campus With parent with dependents Tuition 26,698 26,698 26,698 26,698 Mandatory Fees 2,249 2,249 2,249 2,249 Housing 9,263 11,476 10,269 0 Food 7,551 7,551 3,735 3,735 Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment 900 900 900 900 Loan fees 103 103 103 103 Personal 3,732 3,732 3,732 3,732 Transportation 2,335 2,335 2,335 2,335 TOTAL Cost of Attendance (COA) 52,831 55,044 50,021 39,752 Non-Resident COB Graduate: Centers and Online Cost On Campus Off campus With parent Tuition 26,698 26,698 26,698 Mandatory Fees 1,382 1,382 1,382 Housing 9,263 10,269 0 Food 7,551 3,735 3,735 Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment 900 900 900 Loan fees 103 103 103 Personal 3,732 3,732 3,732 Transportation 2,335 2,335 2,335 TOTAL Cost of Attendance (COA) 51,964 49,154 38,885
The 2025-2026 Cost of Attendance (COA) is for one regular academic year: Fall 2025, Winter 2026, and Spring 2026. It is subject to change by action of the State of Washington or CWU Board of Trustees. Costs may vary based on personal decisions; CWU encourages students to accept the amount of aid needed to meet educational expenses.
Mandatory Fees: Fee amounts and descriptions are available in the 2025-26 University Catalog.
All government sponsored students are assessed a $200 Sponsored Student fee for each quarter of attendance (fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters).
Housing and food costs vary; the above costs were determined in compliance with federal Department of Education requirements and may not reflect the price of CWU housing and food options. Each quarter, excess funds will be released to students for living expenses after add/drop.
Adjustments: The budgeted costs of specific COA items can be increased with proper documentation. Increasing the budget does not mean additional financial aid is available.
- Transportation costs vary depending on factors such as the need for transportation to a job or internship, length of commute to in-person classes, and distance traveled to your home on scheduled breaks. If your transportation expenses exceed the budgeted amount, you may request an increase in your transportation allowance.
- If you have additional dependent care expenses, you may submit a request to include them in your cost of attendance.
- Once during your academic career, you may request a cost of attendance allowance to purchase a computer.
CWU and State Employee Benefits
For information about CWU & State Employee Tuition Exemption eligibility, visit our Faculty & Staff Resources page.
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