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TUITION
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is proud to offer the most affordable tuition among all schools in the UW System — and a list of amenities that will save you significantly on textbooks, transportation and more.
Named Best Value in the UW System
When you’re comparing college costs, it’s important to consider more than the listed tuition and fees. Your out-of-pocket expenses can vary greatly depending on financial aid eligibility, as well as what’s included with tuition, fees, and housing expenses.
At UW-Whitewater, we’re committed to keeping your education affordable. Including textbooks in your tuition and covering some of your everyday living expenses saves you and your family money — and these extras are one more way we support you academically and socially.
What makes UW-Whitewater the best value?
The textbook rental program covers 95% of course materials
Free admission to regular season sporting events
Laundry, printing, and shuttle service are all included in housing fees
80% of students receive financial aid
An overview of University of Wisconsin-Whitewater cost and fees for undergraduate programs:
Average undergraduate annual tuition and fees
| Tuition and Fees | Housing (double occupancy) | Meal Plan (14 meals/week) | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Resident | $7,730 | $4,430 | $2,770 | $14,930 |
| Nonresident * | $16,602 | $4,430 | $2,770 | $23,802 |
| Minnesota Resident | $9,476 | $4,430 | $2,770 | $16,676 |
| Return to Wisconsin ** | $12,809 | $4,430 | $2,770 | $20,009 |
| Rock County Campus (WI Resident) | $5,297 | —- | —- | $5,297 *** |
*Nonresident scholarships offer an annual reduction of tuition based on merit. Students who meet specific academic criteria will automatically qualify at the time of admission. These scholarships are renewable and valid for a maximum of eight semesters (fall and spring only). To renew this scholarship, you must maintain a 3.0 GPA as a UW-Whitewater student.
** Non-resident children and grandchildren of a University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduate are eligible for a reduction of non-resident tuition upon admission to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
*** Rock County Campus students are eligible to live in residence halls on the Whitewater Campus for the same cost that Whitewater Campus students pay.
A look at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater tuition for graduate programs:
Average graduate tuition and fees
| Full Time* | Per Credit | |
| Wisconsin Resident | $4,463.54 | $495.95 |
| Non-resident | $9,212.75 | $1,023.64 |
| Graduate Business – Resident | $4,853.46 | $539.27 |
| Graduate Business – Nonresident | $9,711.75 | $1,079.08 |
| Graduate Business – Online** | (per credit only) | $652.00 |
| Graduate Computer Science – Resident | $5,146.10 | $596.53 |
| Graduate Computer Science – Nonresident | $9,816.02 | $1,090.67 |
*9 or more credits
**Regardless of residency
Estimated Cost of Attendance
The figures below represent the current estimated Cost of Attendance. Students who have received an award notification may view their individual Cost of Attendance on WINS.
Residency is determined by the Admissions Office. Minnesota residents and non-residents whose parents or grandparents graduated from UW-Whitewater could qualify for a different tuition level.
Tuition and supplies are prorated for part time enrollment.
Direct Costs are paid directly to the university, except in the case of off-campus housing paid to a landlord. Indirect Costs are mainly everyday living expenses.
2020-2021, Full Time Undergraduate Student, Whitewater Campus
| Budget Item | WI ResidentOn/Off Campus | WI ResidentLiving w/Parents | Non-Resident |
| Tuition/Fees | $7726 | $7726 | $16,536 |
| Housing/Meals | $7650 | $2590 | $7650 |
| Direct Costs Subtotal | $15,376 | $10,316 | $24,186 |
| Supplies | $580 | $580 | $580 |
| Transportation | $950 | $950 | $950 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $2200 | $2200 | $2200 |
| Total of Direct and Indirect Costs | $19,106 | $14,046 | $27,916 |
2020-2021, Full Time Undergraduate Student, Rock Campus
| Budget Item | WI ResidentOn/Off Campus | WI ResidentLiving w/Parents | Non-Resident |
| Tuition/Fees | $5302 | $5302 | $12,948 |
| Housing/Meals | $7590 | $2590 | $7590 |
| Direct Costs Subtotal | $12,892 | $7892 | $20,538 |
| Supplies | $580 | $580 | $580 |
| Transportation | $2240 | $2240 | $2240 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $2200 | $2200 | $2200 |
| Total of Direct and Indirect Costs | $17,912 | $12,912 | $25,558 |
| Budget Item | WI Resident | Non-Resident |
| Tuition/Fees | $9308 | $19,190 |
| Housing/Meals | $9030 | $9030 |
| Direct Costs Subtotal | $18,338 | $28,220 |
| Supplies | $1490 | $1490 |
| Transportation | $950 | $950 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $2200 | $2200 |
| Total of Direct and Indirect Costs | $22,978 | $32,860 |
2021-2022, Full Time Undergraduate Student, Whitewater Campus
| Budget Item | WI ResidentOn/Off Campus | WI ResidentLiving w/Parents | Non-Resident |
| Tuition/Fees | $7758 | $7758 | $16,630 |
| Housing/Meals | $7750 | $2670 | $7750 |
| Direct Costs Subtotal | $15,508 | $10,428 | $24,380 |
| Supplies | $580 | $580 | $580 |
| Transportation | $940 | $940 | $940 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $2220 | $2220 | $2220 |
| Total of Direct and Indirect Costs | $19,248 | $14,168 | $28,120 |
2021-2022, Full Time Undergraduate Student, Rock Campus
| Budget Item | WI ResidentOn/Off Campus | WI ResidentLiving w/Parents | Non-Resident |
| Tuition/Fees | $5306 | $5306 | $12,876 |
| Housing/Meals | $7700 | $2670 | $7700 |
| Direct Costs Subtotal | $13,006 | $7976 | $20,576 |
| Supplies | $580 | $580 | $580 |
| Transportation | $2230 | $2230 | $2230 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $2220 | $2220 | $2220 |
| Total of Direct and Indirect Costs | $18,036 | $13,006 | $25,606 |
2021-2022 Full Time Graduate
| Budget Item | WI Resident | Non-Resident |
| Tuition/Fees | $9336 | $19,218 |
| Housing/Meals | $9130 | $9130 |
| Direct Costs Subtotal | $18,466 | $28,348 |
| Supplies | $1490 | $1490 |
| Transportation | $940 | $940 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $2220 | $2220 |
| Total of Direct and Indirect Costs | $23,116 | $32,998 |
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