by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Western Michigan University, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. If you're looking for specific information on WMU costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
At Western Michigan University the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $16,768 in 2020-2021. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $13,434 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $16,668 | $100 | $16,768 |
| In-State | $13,334 | $100 | $13,434 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Western Michigan University cost for part-time students?
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Nationwide, out-of-state students pay, on average, $19,933 per year in tuition and fees to attend college. Western Michigan University out-of-state undergraduates, on the other hand, pay about $16,768 a year in tuition and fees, making the school relatively inexpensive.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. Undergraduates who hail from Michigan pay an average of $13,434 a year to attend WMU, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
Take a look at the following chart to see how Western Michigan University compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Great Lakes | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Western Michigan University Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state Western Michigan University increased with an average annual rate of 2.49% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $14,112 if the growth keeps up.
If the in-state WMU tuition and fees growth rate stays consistent, two years of study could cost $28,577, and four years would cost $58,596.
Tuition and fees for out-of-state students have grown by about 2.96% in the past five years. This school year, students outside of the state will pay an estimated $17,775.
This would result in a total cost of $36,076 for two years and $74,319 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at WMU.
Take note of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing yearlyl. At a log of colleges students will end up paying more for their final year of school than they did for their first.
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