Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Eastern Washington University is $8,353 for Washington residents and $25,892 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.63% for Washington residents and decreased by -2.29% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($9,606) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,209.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for EWU is $8,573 for Washington residents and $25,299 for out-of-state students which is a 2.3% decrease compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 2.63% for Washington residents and decreased by -2.29% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $18,747 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 6.48% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 30.49% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Washington schools with tuition changes from last year at Washington colleges tuition change page.
EWU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$8,139 $26,499$17,606
2023-2024$8,353$25,892$18,747
Change % 2023-20242.63%-2.29%6.48%
2024-2025$8,573$25,299$19,962
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Eastern Washington University - COA
Eastern Washington University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Eastern Washington University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $13,757 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $29,102 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount ($10,220) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at EWU is $13,756 for Washington residents and $28,410 for out-of-state students which is a 2.4% decrease compared to 2024's rate.
EWU Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$13,758 $29,811$17,606
2023-2024$13,757$29,102$18,747
Change % 2023-2024-0.01%-2.38%6.48%
2024-2025$13,756$28,410$19,962
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Eastern Washington University - Graduate Tuition Chart

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 EWU. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $242 for Washington residents and $807 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $422 for Washington residents and $911 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$236$826
2023-2024$242$807
2024-2025$248$788
Graduate2022-2023$422$933
2023-2024$422$911
2024-2025$422$890
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.
Eastern Washington University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Eastern Washington University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Eastern Washington University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Eastern Washington University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Eastern Washington University$8,353$25,892
Southern Utah University$6,770$20,586
University of Idaho$8,816$29,784
University of Northern Colorado$12,010$26,204
Portland State University$11,238$30,138
Northern Arizona University$12,652$28,900

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

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at EWU?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at EWU is $34,991 for Washington residents and $104,044 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Eastern Washington University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.
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.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$8,508$8,666$8,827$8,990$34,991
Out-of-State$25,940$25,987$26,035$26,083$104,044
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$8,666$8,827$8,990$9,157$35,640
Out-of-State$25,987$26,035$26,083$26,130$104,235
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$8,827$8,990$9,157$9,327$36,302
Out-of-State$26,035$26,083$26,130$26,178$104,426
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$8,990$9,157$9,327$9,500$36,975
Out-of-State$26,083$26,130$26,178$26,226$104,618
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$9,157$9,327$9,500$9,677$37,661
Out-of-State$26,130$26,178$26,226$26,274$104,809

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

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 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $118,497 for Washington residents and $187,550 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Eastern Washington University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Eastern Washington University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$28,568$29,258$30,000$30,761$118,497
Out-of-State$46,000$46,579$47,177$47,793$187,550
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$29,258$29,969$30,731$31,512$121,384
Out-of-State$46,579$47,177$47,793$48,428$189,979
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$29,969$30,701$31,483$32,286$124,357
Out-of-State$47,177$47,793$48,428$49,083$192,482
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$30,701$31,455$32,258$33,083$127,419
Out-of-State$47,793$48,428$49,083$49,756$195,061
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$31,455$32,231$33,056$33,903$130,570
Out-of-State$48,428$49,083$49,756$50,450$197,718

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 73% 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 $77,737 for Washington residents and $146,790 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Eastern Washington University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Eastern Washington University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$18,378$19,068$19,810$20,571$77,737
Out-of-State$35,810$36,389$36,987$37,603$146,790
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$19,068$19,779$20,541$21,322$80,624
Out-of-State$36,389$36,987$37,603$38,238$149,219
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$19,779$20,511$21,293$22,096$83,597
Out-of-State$36,987$37,603$38,238$38,893$151,722
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$20,511$21,265$22,068$22,893$86,659
Out-of-State$37,603$38,238$38,893$39,566$154,301
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$21,265$22,041$22,866$23,713$89,810
Out-of-State$38,238$38,893$39,566$40,260$156,958

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 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 Eastern Washington University.
Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
Eastern Washington University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$8,353$798$18,747$25,892$798 $18,747
Graduate$13,757 $798$18,747$29,102 $798$18,747
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