by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Western Michigan University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Western Michigan University came in at $15,252 each year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $19,034. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
The fees portion of those totals totaled $126 in-state and $126 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,126 | $18,908 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
| Total | $15,252 | $19,034 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What does Western Michigan University cost per credit hour part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how Western Michigan University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MI | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Western Michigan University lands right around the average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the Western Michigan University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Here’s how tuition at Western Michigan University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $13,334 | $16,668 |
| Two Years Ago | $13,850 | $17,313 |
| One Year Ago | $14,494 | $18,118 |
| Most Recent Year | $15,126 | $18,908 |
The chart here shows how tuition at WMU has shifted across recent years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition climbed 4.4%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $19,863 in the following year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 4.32%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $15,911. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 4.32%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $19,855.
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 | $15,911 | $19,855 |
| In 2 Years | $16,598 | $20,711 |
| In 3 Years | $17,315 | $21,604 |
| In 4 Years | $18,063 | $22,536 |
| In 5 Years | $18,843 | $23,508 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $84,706, or close to $67,887 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For details on financial aid availability at Western Michigan University, visit the Western Michigan University Financial Aid page.
