Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $30,359. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Washington residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $9,582 | $28,707 |
| Housing & meals | $14,915 | $14,915 |
| Books & supplies | $1,176 | $1,176 |
| Personal & travel | $4,590 | $4,590 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | +$96 | +$96 |
| Total cost of attendance | $30,359 | $49,484 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Western Washington University net price compared with other Washington colleges
Western Washington University has the 39th-lowest average net price of 50 Washington colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | Heritage University | $14,598 | 54% | $49,416 |
| 36 | Washington State University | $14,971 | 61% | $68,905 |
| 37 | Central Washington University | $18,476 | 54% | $61,580 |
| 38 | Pacific Lutheran University | $19,589 | 69% | $66,990 |
| 39 | Western Washington University | $21,193 | 65% | $62,569 |
| 40 | Northwest University | $22,288 | 71% | $54,914 |
| 41 | Faith International University | $22,662 | 25% | $51,006 |
| 42 | Walla Walla University | $23,329 | 60% | $61,885 |
| 43 | The Evergreen State College | $24,319 | 41% | $45,320 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Washington colleges →
Why Western Washington University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Washington University | 93% | $21,193 | 65% | $62,569 | This school |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | 91% | $12,319 | 65% | $78,466 | |
| Central Washington University | 91% | $18,476 | 54% | $61,580 | |
| Washington State University | 87% | $14,971 | 61% | $68,905 | |
| Eastern Washington University | 91% | $13,886 | 43% | $57,897 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Western Washington University would cost you $8,874 more per year than University of Washington-Bothell Campus, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Western Washington University, mostly from more University of Washington-Bothell Campus students living at home, which lowers its average (+$8,232).
- University of Washington-Bothell Campus gives aided families $5,423 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Washington resident | Western Washington University | University of Washington-Bothell Campus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $9,582 | $12,919 | −$3,337 |
| Books & supplies | $1,176 | $900 | +$276 |
| Housing & meals | $14,915 | $17,115 | −$2,200 |
| Personal & travel | $4,590 | $4,110 | +$480 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | +$96 | −$8,136 | +$8,232 |
| Sticker price | $30,359 | $26,908 | +$3,451 |
| Average grants | −$9,166 | −$14,589 | +$5,423 |
| You pay | $21,193 | $12,319 | +$8,874 |
“+” means Western Washington University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Western Washington University cost questions
How much is tuition at Western Washington University?
Tuition and fees are $9,582 a year for Washington residents and $28,707 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending Western Washington University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $30,359 a year for Washington residents living on campus and about $49,484 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at Western Washington University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $21,193 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $12,915; $48–75k pay $17,539; $110k+ pay $27,984. These figures are for Washington residents.
How much debt do Western Washington University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $13,500, and 1.7% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Western Washington University overview