WIU Per-Credit-Hour Cost Breakdown

What Is the Part-Time Cost of Attending Western Illinois University Per Credit Hour?

Below you’ll find the current cost per credit hour for part-time students at Western Illinois University, plus the regular full-year tuition and fees for context.

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• WIU Cost Per Credit Hour
• WIU Tuition Trend
• Options to Finance Your Education

How Much Will WIU Charge for Part-Time Enrollment?

Part-time undergraduates at Western Illinois University generally pay $322 per credit hour.

Note that the per-credit-hour cost shown here is the published rate, not counting any grant aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.

To put the per-credit-hour rate in context, full-time annual tuition and fees at Western Illinois University are listed below.

Of that annual total, required fees came to $5,169; the balance is base tuition.

The totals above are for instruction and do not cover room and board costs.

How Has Tuition Changed at WIU in Recent Years

This is how tuition at Western Illinois University has shifted over the past few years.

Year over year, tuition climbed 3.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $15,721 the year after.

Plan for Annual Cost Increases

Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.

Factor Cost Increases Into Your Budget

Add a yearly growth assumption to your budget so rising costs don’t blow up your plan.

Options to Finance Your WIU Education

A per-credit-hour figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can change the actual price a part-time student pays substantially.

For more on financial aid at Western Illinois University, visit the Western Illinois University Financial Aid page.

For the standard full-year figures, visit the Western Illinois University Tuition & Fees page.

References

• IPEDS Data Center
• College Navigator
• National Center for Education Statistics