Investing in your education at WSU
Here’s a quick breakdown of how much it costs the typical undergraduate to attend WSU in Pullman. These figures are for the 2022-23 academic year and tuition is based on 10-18 credits per semester.
2022–2023 Estimated Yearly Costs*
| Individual Costs | Resident (WA) | Non-resident (out-of-state) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,266 | $26,950 |
| Mandatory Fees | $1,434 | $1,434 |
| Housing (mid) | $8,866 | $8,866 |
| Dining (level 2) | $4,450 | $4,450 |
| Books | $960 | $960 |
| Total Cost | $26,976 | $42,660 |
*Costs are subject to change. Direct costs are those paid directly to the university. Indirect costs may include housing, dining, books and supplies, transportation and personal expenses. The table contains estimated indirect costs which may vary. Indirect personal expenses and transportation costs are not included in estimates.
Residence halls range from $7,266 (double-room rate) to $10,132 per academic year. Costs vary by residence hall/apartment lease.
**Amounts represent average costs. Dining plans range from $3,860-$4,940. Visit housing.wsu.edu for more info.
See Student Financial Services for more details.
Why the mandatory fees?
Nearly everyone wonders about this at some point. At WSU, the fees cover a variety of things that are outside tuition but still necessary.
A few of the most visible things your student fees help pay for at WSU:
- The Student Rec Center
- The renovation of the CUB
- Renovations in Martin Stadium’s student section
- Riding the bus anywhere in Pullman simply by showing student ID