by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse ran $10,070 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $19,517. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
The fees portion of those totals amounted to $1,737 in-state and $1,737 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,333 | $17,780 |
| Fees | $1,737 | $1,737 |
| Total | $10,070 | $19,517 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not cover room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much will University of Wisconsin-La Crosse charge part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To put that price in context, here is how University of Wisconsin-La Crosse tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In WI | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is fairly typical on price.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,585 | $16,404 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,585 | $16,404 |
| One Year Ago | $7,974 | $17,014 |
| Most Recent Year | $8,333 | $17,780 |
This chart shows the way tuition at UW - La Crosse has shifted across recent years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition rose 4.5%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $20,395 for the upcoming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.09%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $10,381. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 2.72%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $20,048.
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 | $10,381 | $20,048 |
| In 2 Years | $10,702 | $20,593 |
| In 3 Years | $11,033 | $21,153 |
| In 4 Years | $11,374 | $21,729 |
| In 5 Years | $11,725 | $22,320 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $83,523, or about $43,490 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For more on the aid available at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, head to the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Financial Aid page.
