WMU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,434

Cost of attendance at Western Michigan University in 2022 for students from Michigan.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$11,680
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,768

Cost of attendance at Western Michigan University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$20,120
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Western Michigan University was $19,749. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at WMU

WMU net price calculator

$19,749

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Michigan and nationwide.

Michigan's average	$12,908
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of WMU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$19,749	$1,658 (9%)	$12,964	$14,885	$18,775	$22,655	$23,976
2021	$18,091	$1,063 (6%)	$13,112	$15,552	$20,840	$23,726	$25,176
2020	$17,028	$1,165 (7%)	$13,021	$15,276	$19,841	$23,352	$24,219
2019	$15,863	$644 (4%)	$12,977	$14,631	$18,869	$22,357	$23,629
2018	$15,219	$270 (2%)	$11,798	$13,837	$17,951	$20,725	$22,125
2017	$15,489	$131	$12,453	$14,731	$17,412	$19,807	$20,391
2016	$15,358	$106	$12,590	$13,913	$17,544	$20,437	$21,197
2015	$15,464	$332 (2%)	$12,978	$14,434	$17,497	$19,553	$19,598
2014	$15,796	--	$13,575	$15,580	$18,809	$20,046	$20,496

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Western Michigan University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$27,947	$876 (3%)	$13,434	$13,407	$1,106
2021	$27,071	No change	$13,017	$13,067	$987
2020	$27,071	$1,062 (4%)	$13,017	$13,067	$987
2019	$26,009	$870 (3%)	$12,483	$12,558	$968
2018	$25,139	$459 (2%)	$11,943	$12,238	$958
2017	$24,680	$720 (3%)	$12,112	$11,620	$948
2016	$23,960	$1,128 (5%)	$11,535	$11,487	$938
2015	$22,832	$687 (3%)	$10,685	$11,219	$928
2014	$22,145	$143	$10,355	$10,872	$918
2013	$22,288	--	$9,982	$11,266	$1,040

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at WMU? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $10,884 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at WMU is $1,209 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: WMU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,106.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, WMU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,523

If living off-campus, with family: $3,629

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,523
How much is WMU application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $40 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: WMU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Western Michigan University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$556	$703
For out-of-state students	$694	$1,055

Housing and Meal

**WMU requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Western Michigan University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$10,884	99	5,130
2021	N/A	N/A	$10,567	99	5,232
2020	N/A	N/A	$10,567	99	5,819
2019	N/A	N/A	$10,143	20	5,912
2018	N/A	N/A	$9,848	20	6,746
2017	N/A	N/A	$9,561	20	6,713
2016	N/A	N/A	$9,238	0	6,839

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Western Michigan University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Offered

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