Western Per-Credit-Hour Cost Breakdown

What Will It Cost to Attend Western Colorado University on a Part-Time Basis?

Here is what part-time students pay per credit hour at Western Colorado University, together with the standard annual tuition and fee figures.

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How Much Will Western Charge Part-Time Students?

$305 In-State Per Credit Hour

$851 Out-of-State Per Credit Hour

For in-state part-time enrollment the rate is $305 per credit hour. Out-of-state part-time students pay $851 for every credit hour.

	In-State	Out-of-State
Cost Per Credit Hour	$305	$851

Keep in mind that the per-credit-hour rate is the sticker price and does not factor in any grant aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.

For the full picture, the annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at Western Colorado University follow below.

Required fees account for amounted 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

These costs reflect one year of tuition and fees and leave out room and board costs.

How Has Tuition Changed at Western Recently?

This is how tuition at Western Colorado University has shifted over the past few 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

Year over year, out-of-state tuition moved up 3.5%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $25,296 for the upcoming year.

Don’t Ignore Cost Increases

Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.

Budget for the Real Multi-Year Total

When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so the back half of the degree doesn’t outrun your funding plan.

Paths to Finance Your Western Coursework

Cost per credit hour is just the starting figure — financial aid can change the actual price a part-time student pays substantially.

For details on financial aid availability at Western Colorado University, check out the Western Colorado University Financial Aid page.

Comparing to full-time enrollment? See the Western Colorado University Tuition & Fees page.