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Can You Afford Washington State University?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at Wazzu’s financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

Attendance Costs in 2020 - 2021 Varied Between $12,092 & $43,463

Worried about paying the full cost of $43,463 to attend Washington State University? That number can be deceiving, as the net amount most students will pay varies significantly.

For students living in Washington, the university offers a discount of 55.1% off tuition and fees. Also, 83.1% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $9,066. Students from low-income families receive an average of $16,428 in aid during their first year.

Cost for Residents of Washington (no aid)

Tuition and fees$12,170
+ Room and board$11,848
+ Other expenses$4,502
Total cost$28,520
Affordability Score (43 out of 100)
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Net Price for Residents of Washington (with average aid)

Total cost$28,520
- Grants and scholarships$9,066
Net price$19,454
Affordability Score (46 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Residents of Washington

Total cost$28,520
- Grants and scholarships$16,428
Net price$12,092
Affordability Score (72 out of 100)
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Cost for Non-Residents (no aid)

Tuition and fees$27,113
+ Room and board$11,848
+ Other expenses$4,502
Total cost$43,463
Affordability Score (26 out of 100)
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Net Price for Non-Residents (with average aid)

Total cost$43,463
- Grants and scholarships$9,066
Net price$34,397
Affordability Score (13 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Non-Resident Undergraduates

Total cost$43,463
- Grants and scholarships$16,428
Net price$27,035
Affordability Score (20 out of 100)
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at Wazzu.

Projected Costs Between $51,673 and $243,039 For a Four Year Degree. Between $25,350 and $121,095 For a Two Year Degree.

It can be a bit scary to look at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of a multi-year degree, however, doing so will help you better understand the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus, in-state students to attend Washington State University in 2020 - 2021 was $28,520. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 1.3% each year.

If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $29,266 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $30,423, for a bachelor degree candidate ($29,647 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $119,368 over the course of four years ($58,913 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

The cost for out-of-state students is more, with an overall expected four-year cost of $175,992 based on a yearly growth rate of 0.4%. The expected two-year cost is $87,689.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at Washington State University

Cost With Interest for Residents of Washington

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*2.8%1.3%
Freshman year$12,556$20,559$29,266
Senior year$12,794$21,134$29,647
Total 2-year net price$25,350$41,693$58,913
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$9,658$15,883$22,444
Total monthly payment$292$480$678
Total amount paid$35,008$57,576$81,357
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*2.8%1.3%
Freshman year$12,556$20,559$29,266
Senior year$13,285$22,334$30,423
Total 4-year net price$51,673$85,753$119,368
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$19,686$32,669$45,475
Total monthly payment$595$987$1,374
Total amount paid$71,359$118,422$164,843

Cost With Interest for Out-Of-State Residents

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*2.5%0.4%
Freshman year$27,628$36,110$43,768
Senior year$27,929$36,998$43,921
Total 2-year net price$55,556$73,109$87,689
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$21,165$27,852$33,406
Total monthly payment$639$841$1,009
Total amount paid$76,721$100,960$121,095
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*2.5%0.4%
Freshman year$27,628$36,110$43,768
Senior year$28,541$38,841$44,229
Total 4-year net price$112,330$149,858$175,992
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$42,794$57,091$67,047
Total monthly payment$1,293$1,725$2,025
Total amount paid$155,124$206,949$243,039

Visit net price and financial aid to learn more about the total cost of attending Washington State University.

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