Financial Aid
2024-2025 Cost of Attendance
This page contains estimated cost of attendance (COA) details for the 2024-2025 academic year. Final tables will be available once the State of Washington and CWU Board of Trustees have approved tuition, fees, housing, and dining charges.
Resident Tuition and Mandatory Fees
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Undergraduate/Post Baccalaureate - Ellensburg
Tuition and mandatory fees for undergraduate and post baccalaureate students at the Ellensburg campus.
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Undergraduate/Post Baccalaureate - Centers & Online
Tuition and mandatory fees for resident students at one of the CWU Centers or taking online classes.
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Graduate - Ellensburg
Tuition and mandatory fees for resident graduate students at the Ellensburg campus. See below for College of Business program costs.
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Graduate - Centers and Online
Tuition and mandatory fees for resident graduate students at one of the CWU Centers or taking online classes. See below for College of Business program costs.
Grad Resident - Center/Online
Non-resident Tuition and Mandatory Fees
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Undergraduate/Post Baccalaureate - Ellensburg
Tuition and mandatory fees for non-resident undergraduate and post baccalaureate students at the Ellensburg campus.
UGRD NonRes - Ellensburg -
Undergraduate/Post Baccalaureate - Centers & Online
Tuition and mandatory fees for non-resident undergraduate and post baccalaureate students at one of the CWU Centers or taking online classes.
UGRD NonRes - Centers/Online -
Graduate - Ellensburg
Tuition and mandatory fees for non-resident graduate students at the Ellensburg campus. See below for College of Business program costs.
GRAD NonRes - Ellensburg -
Graduate - Centers & Online
Tuition and mandatory fees for non-resident graduate students at one of the CWU Centers or taking online classes. See below for College of Business program costs.
GRAD NonRes - Centers & Online
College of Business Graduate Programs
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Resident Graduate CB - Ellensburg
Tuition and mandatory fees for CB graduate students at the Ellensburg campus.
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Resident Graduate CB - Centers & Online
Tuition and mandatory fees for CB graduate students at one of the CWU Centers or taking online classes.
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Non-resident Graduate CB - Ellensburg
Tuition and mandatory fees for CB graduate students at the Ellensburg campus.
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Non-resident Graduate CB - Centers & Online
Tuition and mandatory fees for CB graduate students at one of the CWU Centers or taking online classes.
Grad NonRes CB - Centers/Online
Resident Undergraduate or Post-Baccalaureate
2024-2025 cost of attendance (COA) for undergraduate and post-baccalaureate resident students.
| Direct Costs | No Dependents | With Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,232 | $7,232 |
| Mandatory Fees* | $2,170 | $2,170 |
| Living Expenses+ | $16,480 | $27,205 |
| Sub Total | $25,882 | $36,607 |
| Other Expenses | -- | -- |
| Course Materials, etc.^ | $900 | $900 |
| Loan Fees | $294 | $294 |
| Personal | $3,645 | $3,645 |
| Transportation~ | $2,280 | $2,280 |
| Total Other Expenses | $7,119 | $7,119 |
| Cost of Attendance | $33,001 | $43,726 |
Non-resident Undergraduate or Post Baccalaureate
2024-2025 cost of attendance (COA) for undergraduate and post-baccalaureate non-resident students.
| Direct Costs | No Dependents | With Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $25,341 | $25,341 |
| Mandatory Fees* | $2,170 | $2,170 |
| Living Expenses+ | $16,480 | $27,205 |
| Sub Total | $43,991 | $54,716 |
| Other Expenses | -- | -- |
| Books, supplies, etc.^ | $900 | $900 |
| Loan Fees | $294 | $294 |
| Personal | $3,645 | $3,645 |
| Transportation~ | $2,280 | $2,280 |
| Total Other Expenses | $7,119 | $7,119 |
| Cost of Attendance | $51,110 | $61,835 |
Non-resident WUE Eligible Undergraduate
2024-2025 cost of attendance for undergraduate students eligible for the Western Undergraduate Exchange program.
| Direct Costs | No Dependents | With Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,847 | $10,847 |
| Mandatory Fees* | $2,170 | $2,170 |
| Living Expenses+ | $16,480 | $27,205 |
| Sub Total | $29,497 | $40,223 |
| Other Expenses | -- | -- |
| Books, supplies, etc.^ | $900 | $900 |
| Loan Fees | $294 | $294 |
| Personal | $3,645 | $3,645 |
| Transportation~ | $2,280 | $2,280 |
| Total Other Expenses | $7,119 | $7,119 |
| Cost of Attendance | $36,616 | $47,342 |
Resident Graduate Students
2024-2025 cost of attendance for resident graduate students.
| Direct Costs | No Dependents | With Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,034 | $11,034 |
| Mandatory Fees* | $2,170 | $2,170 |
| Living Expenses+ | $16,480 | $27,205 |
| Sub Total | $29,684 | $40,410 |
| Other Expenses | -- | -- |
| Books, supplies, etc.^ | $900 | $900 |
| Personal | $3,645 | $3,645 |
| Transportation~ | $2,280 | $2,280 |
| Total Other Expenses | $7,995 | $7,995 |
| Cost of Attendance | $37,679 | $48,405 |
Non-resident Graduate Students
2024-2025 cost of attendance for non-resident graduate students.
| Direct Costs | No Dependents | With Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $25,845 | $25,0845 |
| Mandatory Fees* | $2,170 | $2,170 |
| Living Expenses+ | $16,480 | $27,205 |
| Sub Total | $44,495 | $55,220 |
| Other Expenses | -- | -- |
| Books, supplies, etc.^ | $900 | $900 |
| Personal | $3,645 | $3,645 |
| Transportation~ | $2,280 | $2,280 |
| Total Other Expenses | $7,995 | $7,995 |
| Cost of Attendance | $52,490 | $63,215 |
The 2024-2025 Cost of Attendance (COA) is for one regular academic year (Fall 2024 - Spring 2025) and 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: Recreation Center $351, Health Center $309, Student Union Building $207, Athletic $168, Technology $90, Multimodal $75, Wellness $54, Library $30, Math & Writing Tutoring $22, Basic Needs $18, Central Transit $9, and Washington Student Lobby $3.
**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; estimated living expenses are determined in compliance with federal Department of Education requirements and may not reflect the price of CWU housing and food options. Other than "no dependents" and "with dependents" differences, living arrangements do not affect the cost of attendance. Excess funds will be released to students for living expenses after add/drop.
^Book, course materials, supplies & equipment include estimated costs for one academic year (Fall 2024 - Spring 2025).
~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 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.
If your family has experienced a significant decrease in income since 2022, contact the Financial Aid Office.
CWU and State Employee Benefits
For information about CWU & State Employee Tuition Exemption eligibility, visit our Faculty & Staff Resources page.
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