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Tuition Information

EWU has the lowest in-state tuition and fees of any public university in Washington. Making an amazing, polytechnic academic experience affordable is our commitment to you.

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College costs are complex, and your financial situation is unique. That’s why there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to the question “how much will college cost me?” To help you make sense of your complex situation, you can use EWU calculators to estimate your costs and scholarships.

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Compare Tuition & Fees**

When you compare EWU’s tuition and fees to the average of other Washington public universities, you can save up to $13,715 over four years.

In-State Tuition & Mandatory FeesSource
Eastern Washington University$8,886EWU Cost of Attendance
The Evergreen State College$9,069TESU Cost of Attendance
Central Washington University$9,417CWU Cost of Attendance
Western Washington University$9,582WWU Cost of Attendance
WSU Everett$11,846WSU Everett Cost of Attendance
WSU Vancouver$11,942WSU Vancouver Cost of Attendance
WSU Tri-Cities$12,276WSU Tri-Cities Cost of Attendance
WSU Pullman$13,372WSU Pullman Cost of Attendance
UW Tacoma$14,042UWT Cost of Attendance
UW Seattle$14,263UW Cost of Attendance
UW Bothell$14,339UWB Cost of Attendance

**EWU figures are estimates for 2024-25. Costs at other universities are based on the in-state costs and fees published on each university’s website as of September 10, 2024.

Undergraduate Tuition & Direct Costs

This is an estimate of what it may cost a Washington resident to attend EWU for one quarter.

Your official bill from EWU usually includes just two costs:

• Tuition and fees
• Food and housing (if you live on campus)

You’ll pay for books, materials, equipment, transportation and personal expenses, too, but EWU will not bill you for them.

Washington Resident
Residente		WUE Recipient
Recibirán WUE		Non-Resident & International
No Residentes e Internacionales
Tuition
Precio de Matrícula		$7,776$11,229$24,963
Fees
Otros Costos Universitarios		$1,110$1,110$1,110
Books/Materials/Equipment
Libros/Materiales/Equipo		$798$798$798
Food and Housing on Campus*
Alimentación y alojamiento en el campus*		$16,116$16,116$16,116
Personal Expenses/Transportation
Gastos Personales/Transporte		$3,618$3,618$3,618
Loan Fees
Tarifas de préstamo		$132$132$132
Total$29,550$33,003$46,737

Cost Per Quarter Example for Washington Residents

Fall
Otoño (Septiembre a Diciembre)		Winter
Invierno (Enero a Marzo)		Spring Quarter
Primavera (Abril a Junio)
Tuition
Precio de Matrícula		$2,592$2,592$2,592
Fees
Otros Costos Universitarios 		$370$370$370
Books/Materials/Equipment
Libros/Materiales/Equipo		$266$266$266
Food and Housing on Campus*
Alimentación y alojamiento en el campus*		$5,372$5,372$5,372
Personal Expenses/Transportation
Gastos Personales/Transporte		$1,206$1,206$1,206
Loan Fees
Tarifas de préstamo		$44$44$44
Total Cost Per Quarter
Total por Cuatrimestre		$9,850$9,850$9,850

Costs are estimates for 2023-24. *Double occupancy room and upgrade meal plan. 

2025-2026 Estimated Cost of Attendance

The total budget varies based on enrollment status (full-time, three-quarter time, half-time), the number of terms of enrollment, living arrangements, degree standing (undergraduate or graduate), and state residency. If you are in a special program such as Dental Hygiene, Physical Therapy, off-campus Social Work, etc., your amounts will be different.

UndergraduatesGraduates
Cost Components*ResidentNon-Resident**ResidentNon-Resident
Tuition (estimated)*$7,776$24,963$12,780$28,164
Average Course Fees$ -- $ -- $ --$ --
Technology Fee$120$120$120$120
Health and Wellness Fee$465$465$465$465
Transportation Fee$75$75$75$75
Student Recreation Center Fee$195$195$195$195
PUB Renovation Fee$255$255$255$255
Books, Materials, & Equipment$798$798$798$798
Total Educational Costs$9,684$26,871$14,688$30,072
Food and Housing***$16,116$16,116$17,702$17,702
Transportation****$1,710$1,710$2,790$2,790
Personal Expenses****$1,908$1,908$1,908$1,908
Direct Loan Fees$132$132$219$219
Total Living Costs$19,866$19,866$22,619$22,619
Total Cost of Attendance$29,550$46,737$37,307$52,691
The cost of attendance amounts are "base" rates. Actual costs may vary based on enrollment, living arrangements, academic program.

*Tuition and fee amounts are estimated. Final rates are approved in the summer by the EWU Board of Trustees.
**Undergraduate students from the western states/territories (AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, ND, OR, SD, UT, and WY, CNMI, and Guam) may receive WUE to discount their non-resident tuition rate.
***Food and Housing rates are based on an average on campus, double room with an upgraded meal plan. Actual costs will vary based on housing/meal individual choices. Living costs for students who are with parents are lower.
****Transportation and Personal Expense averages are based on an annual survey conducted by the Washington Financial Aid Association (WFAA).

2024-2025 Estimated Cost of Attendance

UndergraduatesGraduates
Cost Components*ResidentNon-Resident**ResidentNon-Resident
Tuition (estimated)*$7,521$24,894$12,738$28,101
Average Course Fees$ -- $ -- $ --$ --
Technology Fee$120$120$120$120
Health and Wellness Fee$420$420$420$420
Transportation Fee$75$75$75$75
Student Recreation Center Fee$195$195$195$195
PUB Renovation Fee$255$255$255$255
Books and Supplies$798$798$798$798
Total Educational Costs$9,384$26,757$14,601$29,964
Food and Housing***$15,574$15,574$17,310$17,310
Transportation****$1,776$1,776$2,898$2,898
Personal Expenses****$1,848 $1,848$1,848$1,848
Direct Loan Fees$132$132$219$219
Total Living Costs$19,329$19,329$22,275$22,275
Total Cost of Attendance$28,713$46,086$36,876$52,239
The cost of attendance amounts are "base" rates. Actual costs may vary based on enrollment, living arrangements, academic program.

*Tuition and fee amounts are estimated. Final rates are approved in the summer by the EWU Board of Trustees.
**Undergraduate students from the western states/territories (AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, ND, OR, SD, UT, and WY, CNMI, and Guam) may receive WUE to discount their non-resident tuition rate.
***Food and Housing rates are based on an average on campus, double room with an upgraded meal plan. Actual costs will vary based on housing/meal individual choices. Living costs for students who are with parents are lower.
****Transportation and Personal Expense averages are based on an annual survey conducted by the Washington Financial Aid Association (WFAA).

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)

If you live in the following states, WUE can lower your cost of tuition by nearly $14,000 each year.

AlaskaArizonaCalifornia
ColoradoHawaiiIdaho
MontanaNevadaNew Mexico
North DakotaOregonSouth Dakota
UtahWyomingGuam
Mariana Islands (CNMI)Federal States of Micronesia
WUENon-resident
EWU Tuition (Fees Not Included)$11,229$24,963

*The cost of attendance estimated amounts are “base” rates. The actual costs may vary according to enrollment status, living arrangements, academic program, and tuition.

In-depth WUE Information

Residency and Tuition

The statutes and policies of the State of Washington define your residency status. Many factors help determine if you meet the eligibility requirements for in-state residency tuition. To qualify for in-state residency, most students need to live in Washington for at least one year before classes start.

Veterans, active duty service members and certain American Indian students will also qualify for in-state residence.

Remember: Official policies are determined and set by the Records & Registration Office.

Non-citizen students who have lived in the state for at one year may be eligible for in-state tuition at public institutions rather than being charged non-resident tuition.

To qualify for in-state tuition under this classification, a student must meet these criteria:

  • Complete and obtain a high school diploma or have obtained the equivalent of a diploma;
    will file to become a permanent resident of the USA as soon as they are eligible.
  • Live in Washington continuously for at least a year before starting classes at EWU
  • Sign an affidavit (a written promise) affirming eligibility and promising to become a permanent resident/citizen of the United States when the option becomes available.

Washington State’s 2014 Legislature passed the REAL Hope Act (SB 6523), also known as the Washington Dream Act, to expand eligibility for the Washington State Need Grant to non-citizens who meet the same residency requirement under HB 1079 and program requirements. Visit the website to find the Washington Dream Act application process and requirements.

If you’re currently coded as an out-of-state resident but feel you may be eligible for in-state residency, please fill out the residency questionnaire.

Copy the necessary supporting documents and send the information to the Records and Registration office by the applicable deadlines.

The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) helps out-of-state students lower the cost of tuition at EWU. Discover if you’re eligible.

Wondering whether you pay in-state or out-of-state tuition rates? The answer depends on your residency status, which is based on the information you provided in your admissions application.

Official, updated information about residency (including all forms and requirements necessary to prove or change your residency) can be found at Records and Registration.

Residency Information

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