Tuition and fees

Estimated yearly expenses

The Financial Aid Office provides documentation on the estimated costs including general living expenses of attending Western Oregon University. These estimates address the fixed costs of tuition and fees, and housing and dining. They also reflect the secondary expenses such as off-campus housing and the general daily expenses a student may need to provide for.

The following information should only be used to assist prospective students and their families in estimating a budget for upcoming year. Individuals may need to adjust their budget according to specific needs.

• Estimated total expenses for attending Western Oregon University

Tuition and fees for resident and non-residents

Students are charged tuition based on student level (undergraduate, post-baccalaureate or graduate) and residency status. Post-baccalaureate undergraduates pay undergraduate tuition and fees; post-baccalaureate graduates pay graduate tuition and fees. Baccalaureate degree holders may petition to be admitted to the post-baccalaureate non-degree program and pay undergraduate rates; students may not claim graduate credit for graduate courses taken in this status.

The amounts listed below represent the total cost of mandatory enrollment fees (tuition and fees). The fees include technology, building, incidental and health services.

Academic year

• Western Promise undergraduate tuition and fees
• Nonresident & "BASIC" Continuing undergraduate tuition and fees (by credit hour per term)
• Graduate student tuition (by credit hour per term)
• Net Price Calculator

Summer session

• Undergraduate tuition and fees (by credit hour per term)
• Part-Time student tuition (by credit hour per term)
• Graduate student tuition (by credit hour per term)

The charges listed below have been approved for the academic year. Tuition and fee rates are determined by the State Board of Higher Education and are subject to change.

Tuition Choice

New undergraduates entering in fall 2012 will have the option to choose the Western Tuition Choice, with a guaranteed tuition rate, or to choose the current tuition rate, but without the guarantee of no tuition increases.

Campus housing and dining costs

In planning for expenses while living at and attending WOU, please view the current room & board rates, or use the room and board price estimator link to calculate the cost of your specific room and board choices.

• Residence hall price estimator
• Current room & board rates
• General information for on-campus housing and dining

All rates include telephone access/voice mail, data line access, cable tv, and $11 social activity fee/term.

Important documents

• Revolving charges contract - printable PDF with explanation
• Hope lifetime tax credit

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 Admissions Office for assistance with the application process.

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

Extended programs/Summer session
Tuition and fees for self-support sections

Tuition and fees for self-support sections (primarily offered through the Division of Extended Programs) are assessed separately from the charges associated with regular courses. The costs associated with self-support sections are listed in the fees column in the Class Schedule. 

• Extended programs/Summer session general information with classes and costs

Contact

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