by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Western Colorado University, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Western Colorado University amounted to $11,318 annually. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $24,434. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of those figures, the required fees came to $4,010 in-state and $4,010 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,308 | $20,424 |
| Fees | $4,010 | $4,010 |
| Total | $11,318 | $24,434 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and does not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much does Western Colorado University cost for part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To see where that lands, here is how Western Colorado University costs compare against other schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In CO | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Western Colorado University lands right around the average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the Western Colorado University Financial Aid page for details.
Take a look at how tuition at Western Colorado University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,816 | $18,600 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,936 | $18,960 |
| One Year Ago | $7,128 | $19,728 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,308 | $20,424 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Western has shifted across recent years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition went up 3.5%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $25,296 for the upcoming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 2.01%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $11,545. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.87%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $25,135.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $11,545 | $25,135 |
| In 2 Years | $11,777 | $25,857 |
| In 3 Years | $12,013 | $26,599 |
| In 4 Years | $12,254 | $27,363 |
| In 5 Years | $12,500 | $28,149 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $104,954, or close to $47,589 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Western Colorado University, check out the Western Colorado University Financial Aid page.
