Tuition & net price

How much does Western Washington University cost?

Published tuition is $9,582 in-state and $28,707 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance of $30,359 a year. After aid, families pay between $12,915 and $27,984 depending on income.

In-state tuition$9,582before aid
Out-of-state$28,707before aid
Lowest net price$12,915families under $30k
Highest net price$27,984families over $110k

What families actually pay Average net price after grants and scholarships, by household income.

Household incomeNet price a yearShare of the sticker price
Under $30,000 $12,915 43%
$30,001–$48,000 $14,147 47%
$48,001–$75,000 $17,539 58%
$75,001–$110,000 $24,301 80%
Over $110,000 $27,984 92%

Net price is the federal measure of what students actually pay: total cost of attendance minus the grant and scholarship aid they receive. It is the only cost figure worth comparing between universities — the published tuition above is a list price that most students never pay in full.

Who pays how The mix of grant aid and borrowing at this university.

On Pell grants
21%
Take federal loans
29%
Typical repayment
$196/mo

A high Pell share means the university enrols many lower-income students, and usually that its net price for those families is well below the sticker price. A high loan share means the gap between aid and cost is being filled with borrowing — the repayment record shows how that works out afterwards.

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How the price compares Universities charging a similar amount in Washington.

UniversityIn-stateOut-of-stateCost of attendanceNet price (under $30k)
Washington State University at Vancouver $11,937 $28,496 not published not published
Central Washington University $9,417 $27,526 $28,816 $11,846
Washington State University $13,391 $29,950 $27,648 $7,074
Eastern Washington University $8,586 $25,959 $24,478 $9,547
Evergreen State College $9,264 $31,905 $28,477 $22,079
Walla Walla University $34,227 $34,227 $45,903 $18,675

Western Washington University costs: common questions

How much is tuition at Western Washington University?
Published tuition is $9,582 for in-state students and $28,707 for out-of-state students, before any aid.
What does Western Washington University actually cost after financial aid?
It depends on family income. After grants and scholarships, families earning under $30,000 pay a net $12,915 a year, while families over $110,000 pay $27,984.
What is the total cost of attendance at Western Washington University?
$30,359 a year as the institution reports it — tuition, fees, housing, books and living costs combined. Almost nobody pays this in full; the net price above is what families actually pay.
Is Western Washington University worth the money?
Graduates earn a median $62,569 ten years after starting, against $18,500 of median debt — see the full payback breakdown for the arithmetic.

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition and cost of attendance are as reported by the institution; net price is the average paid by students receiving federal aid, by household income band. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026.