Western michigan university tuition fees for international students

Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

For the academic year 2021-2022, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Western Michigan University is $13,434 for Michigan residents and $16,768 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.20% for Michigan residents and increased by 4.53% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($11,075) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount of similar schools' tuition ($24,462 - public Research University (high research activity)).

The 2023 projected undergraduate tuition & fees for WMU is $13,868 for Michigan residents and $17,210 for out-of-state students. It is a 2.6% increase compared to 2022's rate. This rate is officially announced by school and it may be subject to change. For update and details of fee schedule, check the school's bursar/financial aid page.

It has been risen by 3.20% for Michigan residents and increased by 4.53% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $13,407. The Living costs increased by 2.60% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

WMU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2020-2021$13,017 $16,041 $13,067
2021-2022$13,434 $16,768 $13,407
2022-2023$13,868 $17,210 $13,756
Change % 2022-20233.23% 2.64% 2.60%

*** The 2022-2023 tuition is announced/published officially by the WMU directly. See the WMU bursar/financial aid page for more information.

Western michigan university tuition fees for international students

Western michigan university tuition fees for international students

Western michigan university tuition fees for international students

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $17,807 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $26,248 for the academic year 2021-2022. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount ($11,332) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount of similar schools' tuition ($22,809 - public Research University (high research activity)).

The 2023 estimated tuition & fees at WMU is $9,640 for Michigan residents and $13,998 for out-of-state students. It is a 46.7% decrease compared to 2022's rate. This rate is officially announced by school and it may be subject to change. For update and details of fee schedule, check the school's bursar/financial aid page.

WMU Graduate Tuition & Fees

YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2020-2021$17,283 $31,355 $13,067
2021-2022$17,807 $26,248 $13,407
2022-2023$9,640 $13,998 $13,756
Change % 2022-2023-45.86% -46.67% 2.60%

*** The 2022-2023 tuition is announced/published officially by the WMU directly. See the WMU bursar/financial aid page for more information.

Western michigan university tuition fees for international students

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at WMU. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $556 for Michigan residents and $694 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $703 for Michigan residents and $1,055 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2021-2022)

YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2020-2021$504 $630
2021-2022$556 $694
2022-2023$613 $765
Graduate2020-2021$682 $1,268
2021-2022$703 $1,055
2022-2023$725 $878

The 2022 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2023 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.

Western michigan university tuition fees for international students

Western michigan university tuition fees for international students

The next table summarizes the average earning by years after graduation from the school. After 6 years of graduation, the mean earning is $35,300 and, after 10 years of graduation, the mean earning is $50,500 for Western Michigan University graduates.

Mean Earning After Graduation By Time
TotalMaleFemale
6 Years After Graduation$35,300 $39,500 $31,100
7 Years After Graduation$39,000 - -
8 Years After Graduation$42,400 - -
9 Years After Graduation$44,300 - -
10 Years After Graduation$50,500 $58,000 $42,900

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Western Michigan University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.

Tuition Comparison between Western Michigan University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Western Michigan University$13,434 $16,768
Eastern Michigan University$15,295 $15,700
University at Buffalo$10,782 $28,702
University of Akron Main Campus$11,861 $11,880
Ball State University$10,290 $27,524
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus$13,061 $21,049

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Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at WMU?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2022, the estimated tuition for 4 years at WMU is $56,156 for Michigan residents and $70,633 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Projected Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees

ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2026 (Admission Fall 2022)In-State $13,672 $13,914 $14,160 $14,411 $56,156
Out-of-State $17,117 $17,473 $17,836 $18,207 $70,633
Class of 2027 (Admission Fall 2023)In-State $13,914 $14,160 $14,411 $14,666 $57,150
Out-of-State $17,473 $17,836 $18,207 $18,586 $72,102
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State $14,160 $14,411 $14,666 $14,925 $58,161
Out-of-State $17,836 $18,207 $18,586 $18,972 $73,601
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State $14,411 $14,666 $14,925 $15,189 $59,191
Out-of-State $18,207 $18,586 $18,972 $19,367 $75,132
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State $14,666 $14,925 $15,189 $15,458 $60,238
Out-of-State $18,586 $18,972 $19,367 $19,770 $76,695

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2022, the estimated 4-years COA is $116,720 for Michigan residents and $131,197 for out-of-state students.

The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Western Michigan University.

Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance

ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2026 (Admission Fall 2022)In-State $28,432 $28,925 $29,390 $29,863 $116,720
Out-of-State $31,877 $32,484 $33,103 $33,734 $131,197
Class of 2027 (Admission Fall 2023)In-State $28,925 $29,427 $29,900 $30,381 $118,746
Out-of-State $32,484 $33,103 $33,734 $34,378 $133,698
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State $29,427 $29,938 $30,419 $30,908 $120,809
Out-of-State $33,103 $33,734 $34,378 $35,034 $136,249
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State $29,938 $30,458 $30,947 $31,444 $122,908
Out-of-State $33,734 $34,378 $35,034 $35,703 $138,850
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State $30,458 $30,987 $31,484 $31,990 $125,045
Out-of-State $34,378 $35,034 $35,703 $36,386 $141,501

Last year, 57% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $78,180 for Michigan residents and $92,657 for out-of-state students.

The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Western Michigan University.

Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid

ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2026 (Admission Fall 2022)In-State $18,797 $19,290 $19,755 $20,228 $78,180
Out-of-State $22,242 $22,849 $23,468 $24,099 $92,657
Class of 2027 (Admission Fall 2023)In-State $19,290 $19,792 $20,265 $20,746 $80,206
Out-of-State $22,849 $23,468 $24,099 $24,743 $95,158
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State $19,792 $20,303 $20,784 $21,273 $82,269
Out-of-State $23,468 $24,099 $24,743 $25,399 $97,709
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State $20,303 $20,823 $21,312 $21,809 $84,368
Out-of-State $24,099 $24,743 $25,399 $26,068 $100,310
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State $20,823 $21,352 $21,849 $22,355 $86,505
Out-of-State $24,743 $25,399 $26,068 $26,751 $102,961

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2022 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Western Michigan University.

Western Michigan University 2022 Costs of Attendance

In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving CostsTuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$13,434 $1,106 $13,407 $16,768 $1,106 $13,407
Graduate$17,807 $1,106 $13,407 $26,248 $1,106 $13,407

How much does it cost for one year at Western Michigan University?

In State Michigan Resident Sticker Price.

How much is tuition at Western Michigan?

Local tuition 13,434 USD, Domestic tuition 16,768 USD (2020 – 21)Western Michigan University / Undergraduate tuition and feesnull

Does Western Michigan University give scholarships to international students?

Western Michigan University does offer scholarships and assistantships to international undergraduate and graduate students.

Is university of Michigan free for international students?

There is no federal financial aid and limited scholarship funding available to international students attending U-M, though a short-term university loan may be available in the case of emergencies (see information below). Any scholarship consideration requires no additional application.