Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Western Colorado University is $11,083 for Colorado residents and $23,683 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.50% for Colorado residents and increased by 3.70% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount ($8,833) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,484.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Western Colorado is $11,360 for Colorado residents and $24,560 for out-of-state students which is a 3.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 2.50% for Colorado residents and increased by 3.70% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $13,718 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 1.83% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 15.12% compared to the previous year.
Western Colorado Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $10,813 |
$22,837 | $13,472 |
2023-2024 | $11,083 | $23,683 | $13,718 |
Change % 2023-2024 | 2.50% | 3.70% | 1.83% |
2024-2025 | $11,360 | $24,560 | $13,968 |
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Graduate Tuition & Fees
For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is -$1 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $15,550 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount ($9,763) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,696.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Western Colorado is $0 for Colorado residents and $15,066 for out-of-state students which is a 3.1% decrease compared to 2024's rate.
Western Colorado Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $15,550 |
$16,050 | $13,472 |
2023-2024 | -$1 | $15,550 | $13,718 |
Change % 2023-2024 | -100.01% | -3.12% | 1.83% |
2024-2025 | - | $15,066 | $13,968 |
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Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Tuition Per Credit Hour
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 Western Colorado. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $403 for Colorado residents and $819 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $0 for Colorado residents and $872 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $393 | $790 |
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2023-2024 | $403 | $819 |
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2024-2025 | $413 | $849 |
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Graduate | 2022-2023 | $890 | $900 |
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2023-2024 | - | $872 |
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2024-2025 | - | $845 |
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges
The next table compares the tuition & fees between Western Colorado University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Western Colorado University and Similar Schools
| In-State | Out-of-State |
Western Colorado University | $11,083 | $23,683 |
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University of Colorado Boulder | $16,430 | $41,943 |
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Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $12,896 | $33,751 |
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University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $10,017 | $28,209 |
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Front Range Community College | $4,740 | $16,974 |
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Metropolitan State University of Denver | $10,780 | $29,503 |