How much has Walden's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by inf% from (-), where Walden's current cost is $35,358. In 2024, the COA is increased by 38.38% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $11,010 (2012) to $12,498 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 16.53% over the past 10 years. The graduate school tuition & fees has raised from $11,781 (year 2012) to $10,657 (year 2024).
Walden's tuition increase rate is higher than the Minnesota's average increase rate of 9.22%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is lower than the average increase rate of 28.12%.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Walden University over the past 12 years. The COA has increased inf% for that period where the last year costs were $35,358. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 16.53% for the last 12 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $12,498. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Walden University over last the 12 years.
YearUndergraduateGraduateChange By Year
2012-13$11,010$11,781-
2013-14$11,460$12,433 4.09%
2014-15$11,880$12,572 3.66%
2015-16$12,075$12,609 1.64%
2016-17$12,075$13,555 0.00%
2017-18$12,465$12,042 3.23%
2018-19$12,120$12,205 -2.77%
2019-20$12,150$12,539 0.25%
2020-21$12,180$10,716 0.25%
2021-22$10,459$10,092 -14.13%
2022-23$12,483$10,381 19.35%
2023-24$12,498$10,657 0.12%
Walden University Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $900, and it has decreased -62.50% from the year 2012 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2012-13$2,400-
2013-14$1,200 -50.00%
2014-15$1,200 0.00%
2015-16$1,200 0.00%
2016-17$960 -20.00%
2017-18$900 -6.25%
2018-19$900 0.00%
2019-20$900 0.00%
2020-21$900 0.00%
2021-22$900 0.00%
2022-23$900 0.00%
2023-24$900 0.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 69.92% when living-off campus from the year 2012 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Walden University.
YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2012-13$9,540-
2013-14$9,630 1.50%
2014-15$8,100 -1.48%
2015-16$7,866 -5.00%
2016-17$6,624 -15.79%
2017-18$5,499 -18.75%
2018-19$1,124 -12.62%
2019-20$1,126 0.22%
2020-21$1,320 8.92%
2021-22$1,320 0.00%
2022-23$1,349 9.03%
2023-24$4,464 80.47%
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