Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees
Please select the desired semester or term to find tuition rates, due dates and refund schedules:
Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of a student’s educational expenses for the period of enrollment—actual expenses will vary. The COA includes expenses billed directly by WKU (for example, tuition, fees, housing (for those living on campus), and student meal plan expenses) and expenses not billed directly by WKU (for example, transportation and other personal costs). The Department of Student Financial Assistance establishes COA data to calculate eligibility for need-based and other aid programs. COA varies based upon residency status, program type, career, housing type (with-parent, on-campus, or off-campus housing), and enrollment status.
The standard components of COA at WKU are:
- Tuition and fees,
- Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment,
- Transportation (an allowance for transportation between campus, residences, and places of work),
- Miscellaneous personal expenses,
- Living expenses (an allowance for food and housing costs).
Standard COA budgets have been developed as required by regulations for students in different fee categories and programs. These budgets represent costs that should allow students to maintain a moderate standard of living:
COA calculations are typically based on costs for a full-time student for a full academic year. COA budgets are recalculated when a change in enrollment status takes place:
- When projected enrollment status changes during the payment period (fall semester, spring semester, summer term) before the student begins attendance in all classes originally scheduled for the payment period; or
- Between semesters or terms within the same academic year.
For students attending less-than half-time, COA components are restricted to: Tuition and fees; books, course materials, supplies, and equipment; transportation; professional licensure, certification or credential if program leads to professional licensure, certification or credential; dependent care, disability-related expenses, study abroad expenses, and cooperative education costs, if applicable upon request of the student; and an allowance for living expenses for up to three semesters with not more than two semesters being consecutive.
For incarcerated students, COA components are restricted to: Tuition and fees; books, course materials, supplies, and equipment; and professional licensure, certification, or credential if program leads to professional licensure, certification or credential.
When a student is living in housing located on a military base or for which a basic allowance is provided under section 404(b) of title 37, the housing component is removed from the student’s COA budget.
COA recalculations are also performed to resolve overaward situations (when aid exceeds the COA budget), if applicable.
Below are estimated Cost of Attendance figures for the 2024/2025 year.
Undergraduate Estimated Fall/Spring Charges
In-State (Based on Full-Time Enrollment)
|
Semester |
Year |
Tuition* |
$5,826 |
$11,652 |
Food |
$1,866-$2,551 |
$3,732-$5,102 |
Housing |
$2,900-$5,330 |
$5,800-$10,660 |
Books |
$500** |
$1000** |
Total Estimated Budget |
$11,092-$14,207 |
$22,184-$28,414 |
T.I.P. (Based on Full-Time Enrollment)
|
Semester |
Year |
Tuition* |
$7,068 |
$14,136 |
Food |
$1,866-$2,551 |
$3,732-$5,102 |
Housing |
$2,900-$5,330 |
$5,800-$10,660 |
Books |
$500** |
$1000** |
Total Estimated Budget |
$12,334-$15,449 |
$24,668 -$30,898 |
Out-of-State (Based on Full-Time Enrollment)
|
Semester |
Year |
Tuition* |
$13,500 |
$27,000 |
Food |
$1,866-$2,551 |
$3,732-$5,102 |
Housing |
$2,900-$5,330 |
$5,800-$10,660 |
Books |
$500** |
$1000** |
Total Estimated Budget |
$18,766-$21,881
|
$37,532-$43,762 |
Graduate Students (Living On-Campus)
Graduate Estimated Fall/Spring Charges
In-State (Based on 9 Credit Hours Enrollment)
|
Semester |
Year |
Tuition* |
$5,463 |
$10,926 |
Food |
$1,866-$2,551 |
$3,732-$5,102 |
Housing |
$2,900-$5,330 |
$5,800-$10,660 |
Books |
$500** |
$1000** |
Total Estimated Budget |
$10,729-$13,844 |
$21,458-$27,688 |
Out-of-State (Based on 9 Credit Hours Enrollment)
|
Semester |
Year |
Tuition* |
$8,253 |
$16,506 |
Food |
$1,866-$2,551 |
$3,732-$5,102 |
Housing |
$2,900-$5,330 |
$5,800-$10,660 |
Books |
$500** |
$1000** |
Total Estimated Budget |
$13,519-$16,634 |
$27,038-$33,268 |
*Tuition charges for the semester reflect the Fall/Spring tuition rates. Additionally, there may be a difference in tuition charges for students who are either taking distance-learning courses, enrolled in certain programs/classes, or are members of specific cohorts.
**Book charges will range per number of credit hours the student is enrolled in as part of the Bid Red Backpack Program.
Cost of Attendance Terms
This includes both tuition and fees associated with enrollment at WKU. Tuition charges are dependent upon the number of credit hours in which a student is enrolled.
In-State refers to individuals who are considered to be Kentucky residents.
T.I.P. stands for Tuition Incentive Program.
Students residing in any of the seven states surrounding Kentucky (IN, IL, OH, WV,
VA, TN, and MO) may be eligible for a Border State Scholarship. All students living
in a border state will be assessed the TIP rate. For more information these scholarships,
please visit our scholarship website.
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.
A variety of meal plans are available through WKU Restaurant Group, located in DSU, Room 2096, Phone (270) 745-2416. These estimates are given based on a range of plans each of which offer a different variety of weekly meals as well as meal plan dollars. All full-time Bowling Green campus undergraduate students that do not purchase a meal plan will participate in the $325 Flex Plan. This $325 Flex Plan will be automatically charged to your student account upon reaching full-time status if there is no meal plan on the account. For more information visit the WKU Restaurant Group's website
Rates published in the tables above reflect a range of costs for on-campus housing accommodations. Rates may vary depending upon different accommodation options. Housing and Residence Life is located in 18 Southwest Hall, Phone (270) 745-4359.
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.
WKU offers an online tool that allows students or parents to estimate the cost of attendance and potential financial aid awards. By completing a simple form about the student’s background, plans for housing while in school, and family finances, the student can receive information on estimated costs and awards.
Special Tuition Programs
KCTCS Employee Transfer Scholarship