by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Eastern Washington University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Eastern Washington University were $8,586 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $25,959. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Required fees account for were $1,065 in-state and $1,065 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,521 | $24,894 |
| Fees | $1,065 | $1,065 |
| Total | $8,586 | $25,959 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What will Eastern Washington University cost for part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To put that price in context, here is how Eastern Washington University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In WA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Relative to the national field, Eastern Washington University lands right around the average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the Eastern Washington University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Here’s how tuition at Eastern Washington University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,896 | $24,722 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,104 | $25,494 |
| One Year Ago | $7,294 | $24,833 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,521 | $24,894 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at EWU has changed across the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition went up 0.2%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $26,022 in the following year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 2.72%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $8,819. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 0.30%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $26,036.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,819 | $26,036 |
| In 2 Years | $9,058 | $26,113 |
| In 3 Years | $9,304 | $26,190 |
| In 4 Years | $9,557 | $26,267 |
| In 5 Years | $9,816 | $26,345 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $104,606, or about $36,738 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
To learn about financial aid at Eastern Washington University, go to the Eastern Washington University Financial Aid page.
