The estimated cost of attendance budget is used solely for financial aid offers and includes tuition, fees, room, board, books, supplies, personal expenses, travel and loan fees and is estimated based upon averages for each category. These numbers are not reflective of actual or projected costs. Actual tuition, fees and University housing costs are published each year, generally after July 1, and are subject to approval by the WMU Board of Trustees. Factors considered are residency status, class level and admission status, planned enrollment and housing options of on-campus, off-campus or living with parents.
Financial aid eligibility is based in part on cost of attendance. Financial aid may not exceed the COA. For a more specific estimate of your costs, use the estimated cost of attendance calculator.
Est. Cost of Attendance budget
Tuition and fees
The tuition rate for Western Michigan University is set by the Board of Trustees. Please review tuition and fees for the most accurate rates. These rates are broken down by semester, undergraduate resident and non-resident, graduate resident and non-resident, college and campus.
Net price calculator
For an estimate of your net price, use our net price calculator. A net price is your cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, books and other costs, minus your estimated financial aid. Please note that calculators are tools designed to offer you an estimate of your costs. Your actual costs will differ.