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Tuition and fees

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Yearly estimated expenses

Undergraduate (see below) | Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
Graduate | International | Study abroad | Staff rates

Undergraduate student budget

The regular academic year consists of three terms or quarters. The average estimated cost of education below is for undergraduate students for the 2011-2012 academic year (9 months). The tuition and fees estimates for undergraduate students are based on 15 credits per term. Actual tuition billing may vary based on number of credits taken, any associated course fees and the year you began enrollment at WOU for the Tuition Promise.

2011-2012 Academic Year - Undergraduate Student
Resident of Oregon Non-Resident
Tuition & fees $7,428 Tuition & fees $19,905
Books & supplies $1,350 Books & supplies $1,350
Room & board $8,622 Room & board $8,622
Transportation/personal $2,895 Transportation/personal $2,895
Total $20,295 Total $32,772

Living with parents 
Tuition & fees $7,428
Books & supplies $1,350
Room & board $1,731
Transportation/personal $2,895
Total $13,404

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Graduate student budget
The regular academic year consists of three terms or quarters. The average estimated cost of education below is for a full-time graduate student for the 2011-2012 academic year (9 months). The tuition and fees estimates for graduate students are based on 11 graduate credits per term. Actual tuition billing may vary based on number of credits taken and any associated course fees.

2011-2012 Academic Year -Graduate Student
Resident of Oregon Non-Resident
Tuition & fees $11,610 Tuition & fees $18,144
Books & supplies $1,350 Books & supplies $1,350
Room & board $8,622 Room & board $8,622
Transportation/personal $2,895 Transportation/personal $2,895
Total $24,477 Total $31,011

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WUE (Western Undergraduate Exchange) budget
The Western Undergraduate Exchange Program (WUE) offers students from participating western states and designated majors the opportunity to enroll at a reduced tuition level, 150 percent of resident tuition plus fees. The 2011-2012 WUE Budget is listed below. The tuition and fees estimates for undergraduate students are based on 15 credits per term. Actual tuition billing may vary based on number of credits taken, any associated course fees and the year you began enrollment for the WOU Tuition Promise.

2011-2012 Academic Year
Western Undergraduate Exchange
(WUE)
Tuition & fees $10,383
Books & supplies $1,350
Room & board $8,622
Transportation/personal $2,895
Total $23,250

To find out more visit the WUE Web page, prospective students may contact the Office of Admissions at 503-838-8211 or toll-free 1-877-877-1593.

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International students

Other factors may influence the cost of attending Western Oregon University that international students need to consider. All international students should contact the International Students and Scholars Office for assistance with the application process and information concerning the cost of attending the university.

• List of tuition & fees and other costs for international students
• Contact information and home page for the Office of International Students & Scholars

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Study Abroad and International Internship Students

With careful and early financial and academic planning, any student who wishes to study or intern abroad can accomplish that goal. 

To learn more

• Contact the Office of Study Abroad and International Exchanges for detailed information
• Review the details for the programs offered including the budgets, dates, basic requirements and application information

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Staff rates information

Staff members receiving these benefits must apply at the Human Resources Office of the OUS school where they are employed. Questions about eligibility for staff rate programs should be directed to the human resources office where the OUS employee works. Students receiving staff rates or transfer of staff rates should notify the Financial Aid Office at their institution of this benefit. Timely notification is necessary to avoid potential repayment situations due to a student receiving too much financial aid.

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Contact

Tuition and fees The Business Office: 503-838-8201 | or e-mail: BusinessOffice@wou.edu