Western Undergraduate Exchange cost of attendance

While tuition and fees represent a large share of college costs, there are other costs that should be considered when estimating expenses. For example, common costs include the following:

  • Housing: Housing expenses, including rent and utilities
  • Food: Groceries and other food expenses
  • Books & Supplies: Textbooks, notebooks, calculators, pens, etc.
  • Personal: Living essentials, entertainment, and miscellaneous expenses
  • Transportation: Vehicle maintenance, insurance, fuel, parking permit, start and end of term travel to/from permanent residence

2026-2027 cost of attendance tables

The following tables contain official figures for student budgets developed by the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships.

  • Full-time enrollment: Based on enrollment of 30 credits across fall (15 credits) and spring (15 credits) semesters
  • 3/4-time enrollment: Based on enrollment of 20 credits across fall (10 credits) and spring (10 credits) semesters
  • 1/2-time enrollment: Based on enrollment of 12 credits across fall (6 credits) and spring (6 credits) semesters
  • Less than 1/2-time enrollment: Based on enrollment of 6 credits across fall (3 credits) and spring (3 credits) semesters

Costs are rounded up to the nearest even dollar figure to divide amounts equally between fall and spring. Costs are subject to change and this may not be your final cost of attendance.

Living on-campus

Cost of attendance figures for WUE students living in one of our campus housing options.

On-campus cost of attendance table
Expense Full Time 3/4 Time 1/2 Time < 1/2 Time
Tuition $14,074 $9,384 $5,630 $2,816
Fees $1,698 $1,420 $1,200 $708
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment $1,200 $800 $480 $240
Housing $8,464 $8,464 $8,464 -
Food $7,488 $7,488 $7,488 -
Personal $1,722 $1,148 $690 -
Transportation $1,334 $890 $534 $268
Total Cost of Attendance $35,980 $29,594 $24,486 $4,032
Loan Fees $80 $80 $80 -
Total Cost of Attendance with Federal Direct Loans $36,060 $29,674 $24,566 $4,032

Living off-campus

Cost of attendance figures for WUE students living in a location outside of campus.

Off-campus cost of attendance table
Expense Full Time 3/4 Time 1/2 Time < 1/2 Time
Tuition $14,074 $9,384 $5,630 $2,816
Fees $1,698 $1,420 $1,200 $708
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment $1,200 $800 $480 $240
Housing $9,748 $9,748 $9,748 -
Food $5,090 $5,090 $5,090 -
Personal $2,536 $1,692 $1,014 -
Transportation $2,978 $1,986 $1,192 $596
Total Cost of Attendance $37,324 $30,120 $24,355 $4,360
Loan Fees $80 $80 $80 -
Total Cost of Attendance with Federal Direct Loans $37,404 $30,200 $24,435 $4,360

Living with parent(s)

Cost of attendance figures for WUE students living with one or more parent.

Living with parent(s) cost of attendance table
Expense Full Time 3/4 Time 1/2 Time < 1/2 Time
Tuition $14,074 $9,384 $5,630 $2,816
Fees $1,698 $1,420 $1,200 $708
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment $1,200 $800 $480 $240
Housing $2,132 $2,132 $2,132 -
Food $1,662 $1,662 $1,662 -
Personal $2,292 $1,528 $918 -
Transportation $2,686 $1,792 $1,074 $538
Total Cost of Attendance $25,744 $18,718 $13,096 $4,302
Loan Fees $80 $80 $80 -
Total Cost of Attendance with Federal Direct Loans $25,824 $18,798 $13,176 $4,302