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Can You Afford Western Michigan University?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at WMU’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 $14,501 & $30,095

Worried about paying the full cost of $30,095 to attend Western Michigan University? That number can be deceiving, as the net amount most students will pay varies significantly.

For students living in Michigan, the university offers a discount of 18.9% off tuition and fees. Also, 56.7% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $8,825. Students from low-income families receive an average of $12,570 in aid during their first year.

Cost for Residents of Michigan (no aid)

Tuition and fees$13,017
+ Room and board$10,567
+ Other expenses$3,487
Total cost$27,071
Affordability Score (47 out of 100)
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Net Price for Residents of Michigan (with average aid)

Total cost$27,071
- Grants and scholarships$8,825
Net price$18,246
Affordability Score (51 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Residents of Michigan

Total cost$27,071
- Grants and scholarships$12,570
Net price$14,501
Affordability Score (58 out of 100)
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Cost for Non-Residents (no aid)

Tuition and fees$16,041
+ Room and board$10,567
+ Other expenses$3,487
Total cost$30,095
Affordability Score (54 out of 100)
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Net Price for Non-Residents (with average aid)

Total cost$30,095
- Grants and scholarships$8,825
Net price$21,270
Affordability Score (59 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Non-Resident Undergraduates

Total cost$30,095
- Grants and scholarships$12,570
Net price$17,525
Affordability Score (65 out of 100)
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at WMU.

Projected Costs Between $58,004 and $166,839 For a Four Year Degree. Between $29,002 and $83,120 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 Western Michigan University in 2020 - 2021 was $27,071. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 3.2% each year.

If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $28,809 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $31,627, for a bachelor degree candidate ($29,719 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $120,814 over the course of four years ($58,528 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 $120,380 based on a yearly growth rate of 0.0%. The expected two-year cost is $60,190.

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 Western Michigan University

Cost With Interest for Residents of Michigan

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*0.0%3.2%
Freshman year$14,501$18,246$28,809
Senior year$14,501$18,246$29,719
Total 2-year net price$29,002$36,492$58,528
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$11,049$13,902$22,297
Total monthly payment$334$420$674
Total amount paid$40,051$50,394$80,825
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*0.0%3.2%
Freshman year$14,501$18,246$28,809
Senior year$14,501$18,246$31,627
Total 4-year net price$58,004$72,984$120,814
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$22,097$27,804$46,026
Total monthly payment$668$840$1,390
Total amount paid$80,101$100,788$166,839

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*0.0%0.0%
Freshman year$17,525$21,270$30,095
Senior year$17,525$21,270$30,095
Total 2-year net price$35,050$42,540$60,190
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$13,353$16,206$22,930
Total monthly payment$403$490$693
Total amount paid$48,403$58,746$83,120
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*0.0%0.0%
Freshman year$17,525$21,270$30,095
Senior year$17,525$21,270$30,095
Total 4-year net price$70,100$85,080$120,380
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$26,706$32,412$45,860
Total monthly payment$807$979$1,385
Total amount paid$96,806$117,492$166,240

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

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