2016-2017 Estimated Cost of Attendance**
Undergraduate Students (Living On-Campus)
Undergraduate Estimated Fall/Spring Charges
In-State (Based on Full-Time Enrollment)
|
Semester |
Year |
---|---|---|
Tuition* |
$4,956 |
$9,912 |
Meals |
$1,245-$1,775 |
$2,490-$3,550 |
Room |
$2,135-$3,550 |
$4,270-$7,100 |
Books |
$500 |
$1,000 |
Total Estimated Budget |
$8,836-$10,781 |
$17,672-$21,562 |
T.I.P. (Based on Full-Time Enrollment)
|
Semester |
Year |
---|---|---|
Tuition* |
$6,696 |
$13,392 |
Meals |
$1,245-$1,775 |
$2,490-$3,550 |
Room |
$2,135-$3,550 |
$4,270-$7,100 |
Books |
$500 |
$1,000 |
Total Estimated Budget |
$10,576-12,521 |
$21,152-$25,042 |
Out-of-State (Based on Full-Time Enrollment)
|
Semester |
Year |
---|---|---|
Tuition* |
$12,396 |
$24,792 |
Meals |
$1,245-$1,775 |
$2,490-$3,550 |
Room |
$2,135-$3,550 |
$4,270-$7,100 |
Books |
$500 |
$1,000 |
Total Estimated Budget |
$16,276-$18,221 |
$32,552-$36,442 |
Graduate Students (Living On-Campus)
Graduate Estimated Fall/Spring Charges
In-State (Based on 9 Credit Hours Enrollment)
|
Semester |
Year |
---|---|---|
Tuition* |
$5,130 |
$10,260 |
Meals |
$1,245-$1,775 |
$2,490-$3,550 |
Room |
$2,135-$3,550 |
$4,270-$7,100 |
Books |
$375 |
$750 |
Total Estimated Budget |
$8,885-$10,830 |
$17,770-$21,660 |
Out-of-State (Based on 9 Credit Hours Enrollment)
|
Semester |
Year |
---|---|---|
Tuition* |
$7,344 |
$14,688 |
Meals |
$1,245-$1,775 |
$2,490-$3,550 |
Room |
$2,135-$3,550 |
$4,270-$7,100 |
Books |
$375 |
$750 |
Total Estimated Budget |
$11,099-$13,044 |
$22,198-$26,088 |
Cost of Education
The amounts listed above are standard figures used for budgeting purposes and eligibility for need-based financial aid for the 2016-2017 academic year. Please note that tuition and fees, housing (for on-campus residents), and board (for students with meal plans) are the only costs paid directly to Western Kentucky University. If a student chooses to charge his/her books to the university account, this charge should appear on the bill. Because WKU offers a variety of housing and meal options, room and board figures for on-campus students are listed as a range rather than actual billed charges. Books and supplies, transportation, and personal costs will vary by each student and are estimates only.
**Tuition, meals, and room charges appear on the student's bill. Students and parents should prepare for indirect out-of-pocket expenses for miscellaneous personal needs and transportation.
*Tuition charges for the semester reflect the Fall/Spring tuition rates. Additionally, there may be a difference in tuition charges for students who either are taking distance-learning courses, enrolled in certain programs/classes, or are members of specific cohorts. Please refer to the Tuition and Fees section on the Office of the Bursar’s website for additional information.
In-State Rates
In-State refers to individuals who are considered to be Kentucky residents.
Out-of-State Rates
Out-of-State refers to individuals who both live outside the state of Kentucky and still reside within the U.S. In other words, this refers to U.S. Non-Residents (Domestic)
who are not Kentucky residents but are still citizens or lawful permanent residents
of the United States.
T.I.P. stands for Tuition Incentive Program.
This is a tuition grant for participating counties in some states outside of Kentucky;
not all states will qualify. A complete listing of these states & counties is available
in the Office of Admissions, 117 Potter Hall, Phone (270) 745-2551 or on the WKU Admissions website.
Tuition
This includes both tuition and fees associated with enrollment at WKU. Tuition charges
are dependent upon the number of credit hours that a student has enrolled.
Meals
A variety of meal plans are available through WKU's Dining Services, located in DSU,
Room 2096, Phone (270) 745-2416. These estimates encompass a range of plans—each of
which offer a different variety of weekly meals as well as meal plan dollars.
Room
This range includes on campus lodging in a double occupancy room with air conditioning.
Rates may vary, depending upon different accommodation options. Housing and Residence
Life is located in 18 Southwest Hall, Phone (270) 745-4359.
Books
These are expenses associated with purchasing both books and supplies. The WKU Store
is located on the ground floor of DSU, Phone (270) 745-2466.
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