by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending Western Washington University, spanning what it costs to attend, projected costs over a degree, net price, debt outcomes, and aid equity.
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The total cost of attendance at Western Washington University fell between $28,305.00 ranging to $47,430.00 depending on whether you qualify for in-state rates.
In-state students paid the lower published figure, while out-of-state students faced the higher one: close to $28,305.00 for in-state students versus $47,430.00 out of state.
Below, the published cost is shown three ways — the full sticker price with no aid, the net price after the average grant package, and the net price for low-income students who typically receive the most aid.
| Tuition and fees | $9,582.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $18,723.00 |
| Total cost | $28,305.00 |
| That is 47% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $28,305.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,166.00 |
| Net price | $19,139.00 |
| That is roughly at the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $28,305.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$17,444.00 |
| Net price | $10,861.00 |
| That is 44% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $28,707.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $18,723.00 |
| Total cost | $47,430.00 |
| That is 146% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $47,430.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,166.00 |
| Net price | $38,264.00 |
| That is 99% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $47,430.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$17,444.00 |
| Net price | $29,986.00 |
| That is 56% above the national average net price. | |
| Go deeper on the components with the tuition & fees page plus living costs. |
Published costs have climbed year over year by around 3.4% a year, so a full degree will cost more than a single year — the tables below carry that forward. The projections below run a full degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and the full sticker price. Loan figures amortise the projected total over ten years at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Freshman year | $11,236.00 | $19,799.00 | $29,281.00 |
| Senior year | $12,439.00 | $21,920.00 | $32,418.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $47,322.00 | $83,390.00 | $123,328.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $18,028.00 | $31,769.00 | $46,983.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $545.00 | $960.00 | $1,419.00 |
| Total amount paid | $65,351.00 | $115,159.00 | $170,311.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Freshman year | $11,236.00 | $19,799.00 | $29,281.00 |
| Senior year | $11,623.00 | $20,482.00 | $30,292.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $22,859.00 | $40,282.00 | $59,573.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $8,708.00 | $15,346.00 | $22,695.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $263.00 | $464.00 | $686.00 |
| Total amount paid | $31,567.00 | $55,627.00 | $82,268.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Freshman year | $31,020.00 | $39,584.00 | $49,066.00 |
| Senior year | $34,343.00 | $43,824.00 | $54,322.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $130,652.00 | $166,720.00 | $206,657.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $49,774.00 | $63,514.00 | $78,729.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $1,504.00 | $1,919.00 | $2,378.00 |
| Total amount paid | $180,425.00 | $230,234.00 | $285,386.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Freshman year | $31,020.00 | $39,584.00 | $49,066.00 |
| Senior year | $32,091.00 | $40,950.00 | $50,759.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $63,111.00 | $80,534.00 | $99,825.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $24,043.00 | $30,680.00 | $38,030.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $726.00 | $927.00 | $1,149.00 |
| Total amount paid | $87,154.00 | $111,214.00 | $137,855.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the Net Price section.
Net price reflects the true cost to attend after grant and scholarship aid is deducted. It is usually a better planning number than the sticker cost above.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $21,193.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $18,680.00 |
Net price varies sharply by family income, dropping as need-based aid grows. The table below shows the average net price by family-income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $11,416.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $12,741.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $16,177.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $21,581.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $25,698.00 |
Estimate your specific net price using the school’s [Western Washington University Net Price Calculator](https://tcc.ruffalonl.com/Western Washington University/Freshman-Students), or contact the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the grants & scholarships detail.
Typical debt at graduation from Western Washington University works out to $13,500.00, which the Department of Education classifies as a Low ($10-20k) burden tier.
The percentile spread of debt at graduation is shown below:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $3,666.00 |
| 25th | $7,000.00 |
| Median (50th) | $13,500.00 |
| 75th | $24,424.00 |
| 90th | $30,438.00 |
The distance from the 10th to the 90th percentile shows how widely debt outcomes vary.
Explore borrowing, repayment, and default in detail on the student loan debt page.
Student debt at graduation is not evenly distributed across income levels. The table below divides borrowers into three income tiers:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $13,477.00 |
| Middle income | $13,000.00 |
| High income | $14,000.00 |
First-generation college students often carry different debt loads than their continuing-generation peers.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $14,000.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $13,000.00 |
First-generation borrowers from Western Washington University graduate with $1,000.00 more median debt than continuing-generation peers.
The Pell Grant is the largest federal grant for undergraduates from low-income families. Pell vs non-Pell comparisons surface how debt breaks down by need.
The gap between Pell-eligible and non-Pell median debt at Western Washington University amounts to $1,065.00. Federal data flags this school for Pell-related debt inequity.
The Department of Education default-rate tier for Western Washington University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 3.0% |
To give some context for these rates, Stafford loans disbursed at Western Washington University add up to $579,811,627.00 over 35,880 borrowers.
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for substantial federal education benefits including the GI Bill and Tuition Assistance from the Department of Defense.
| GI Bill recipients | 336 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $7,214.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 3 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $2,917.00 |
Read more about military and veteran aid on the college veterans page.
Beyond the data above, it helps to ask a few questions when weighing Western Washington University, keep these questions in mind:
Explore the related pages below for a deeper look at the cost picture:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.