Undergraduate students with a total of 56 or more credit hours will be assessed for their tuition costs at the upper-level tuition rate. This higher tuition rate takes effect at the time of the change in classification from lower-level to upper-level student status—which may occur after the start of the semester or session. Again, the difference in tuition cost will be applied to the cost of the student's class schedule in progress at the time of the classification change.
Calculating Total Semester or Summer Session Costs: Western Michigan University takes pride in providing transparent information about your educational investment. Total costs vary among students due to variability in the cost of instruction across programs. To calculate the total cost that applies to your situation, add the relevant tuition and fees specific to your program. Tuition + Relevant Differential Tuition + Fees = Total Instructional Cost for Semester or Summer Session.
Western Michigan University has developed a simplified, students-first undergraduate tuition structure to make college costs easier to understand and anticipate while prioritizing retention and graduation by incentivizing full course loads of 15 credit hours.
Tuition
Fall 2023, Spring 2024
| Earned credits at WMU | Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
| 55 or fewer | 1–11 semester credits: $603.92 per credit hour 12–15 semester credits: $7,247.00 flat rate (+ $603.92 per credit hour over 15) | 1–11 semester credits: $754.90 per credit hour 12–15 semester credits: $9,058.75 flat rate (+ $754.90 per credit hour over 15) |
| 56 or more | 1–11 semester credits: $662.58 per credit hour 12–15 semester credits: $7,951.00 flat rate (+ $662.58 per credit hour over 15) | 1–11 semester credits: $828.23 per credit hour 12–15 semester credits: $9,938.75 flat rate (+ $828.23 per credit hour over 15) |
Summer I/II 2024
| Earned credits at WMU | Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
| 55 or fewer | $603.92 per credit hour | $754.90 per credit hour |
| 56 or more | $662.58 per credit hour | $828.23 per credit hour |
Differential tuition
| College | Rate |
|---|---|
| Haworth College of Business (applies after 55 earned credit hours) | 1–11 semester credits: $60.97 per credit hour 12–15 semester credits: $793.00 flat rate (+ $60.97 per credit hour over 15) |
| College of Engineering and Applied Sciences | 1–11 semester credits: $56.44 per credit hour 12–15 semester credits: $734.00 flat rate (+ $56.44 per credit hour over 15) |
| College of Fine Arts | 1–11 semester credits: $76.21 per credit hour 12–15 semester credits: $991.00 flat rate (+ $76.21 per credit hour over 15) |
Please note: Flat rate tuition rates are not applicable for Summer I/II sessions.
Fees
Fall 2023, Spring 2024
| Assessment | Sustainability | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $42.00 | $8.00 | $50.00 per semester |
Summer I/II 2024
| Assessment | Sustainability | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $21.00 | $4.00 | $25.00 per session |
The fees above are assessed to all undergraduate students except those enrolled exclusively in fully online programs.
Sustainability fee: These funds are used to enrich course offerings, create student green jobs, support a Sustainability Office, support student-driven initiatives and provide research grants, fellowships, scholarships and awards for students. A student-majority committee works with the President's Universitywide Sustainability Office and the Vice President of Student Affairs to determine the appropriate allocation process.
Student assessment fee: Student organizations and agencies use student assessment fees to enhance the out-of-classroom experience on campus, including Bronco Bash, Homecoming and student-only entertainment at Miller Auditorium and other on-campus venues, to name a few. Support for campus media, including the Western Herald student newspaper and the student-run campus radio station, WIDR, also provides valuable access to communication and information.
Class-related fees: Additional fees may be incurred for classes that utilize supplementary instructional resources such as laboratories, field trips or industry specialists.
Graduation audit fee: Graduation audits ensure students meet all University obligations and academic requirements to receive their degrees and progress into the next stage of their lives as a Bronco alumnus.
Late add fee: A $100 fee will be assessed for each class added after the add/drop period if the student is not currently enrolled in courses at WMU.
International student fees
Students will be assessed a $750 fee per semester (fall/spring) and a $375 fee per session (summer I/II).
International student fees - International location
Students will be assessed a $150 fee per semester (fall/spring) and a $75 fee per session (summer I/II).
International student fees: The Haenicke Institute for Global Education—HIGE—provides a comprehensive set of services to all international students through the most appropriate delivery modes to ensure efficiency, safety and student success. These include admission processes and selection, immigration support and advising, credential and credit evaluation and transfer, all HIGE student advising, student insurance assistance, orientation and several student activities.