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Tuition & Costs

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Tuition varies based on where you live, but programs like WUE, CP, scholarships, and financial aid can help lower costs, regardless of residency.

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Colorado Resident
  • Colorado Resident
  • Non-Colorado Resident or International
  • Engineering Partnership Program
  • Nursing Student, Traditional Track
  • Nursing Student, Accelerated Track

Below is a breakdown of tuition and fees for 2025-26 based on residency status to help you navigate your financial investment.

The Cashier’s Office is also here to help you and your family learn everything you need to know about your financial rights and responsibilities. We provide professional and personal services to ensure you have clarity about tuition, fees, and financial aid opportunities so you can focus on thriving academically.

Direct Cost In-State
Tuition $7,476*
Required Fees $4,035
Optional Fees** $450
Double Room*** $5,627
Board (15-meal/week plan) $5,456
Total Annual Cost $23,044
Indirect Cost In-State
Books & Supplies $1,350
Miscellaneous $1,728
Transportation $1,512
Total Indirect Cost $4,590
Total Direct and Indirect Cost $27,634

*The amount of $7,476 represents the total amount of tuition after the COF stipend, total in-state tuition without COF is $10,956. Register for COF at cof.college-assist.org.

Tuition costs are subject to change.

Some departments have course-specific fees. This may increase a student’s due balance depending on the classes they enroll in each semester.

**Optional fees include Campus Rec Fee ($400), Renewable Energy ($30), and Scholarly Activity ($20).

***For information about options on housing, visit the room rates page.

Room Rates Tuition and Fees Breakdown by Credit Hour

Below is a breakdown for 2025-26 tuition and fees based on residency status to help you navigate your financial investment.

The Cashier’s Office is also here to help you and your family learn everything you need to know about your financial rights and responsibilities. We provide professional and personal services to ensure you have clarity about tuition, fees, and financial aid opportunities so you can focus on thriving academically.

Direct Cost Out-of-State
Tuition $20,928
Required Fees $4,035
Optional Fees* $450
Double Room** $5,627
Board (15-meal/week plan) $5,456
Total Annual Cost $36,496
Indirect Cost Out-of-State
Books & Supplies $1,350
Miscellaneous $1,728
Transportation $1,512
Total Indirect Cost $4,590
Total Direct and Indirect Cost $41,086

Tuition costs are subject to change.

Some departments have course-specific fees. This may increase a student’s due balance depending on the classes they enroll in each semester.

*Optional fees include Campus Rec Fee ($400), Renewable Energy ($30), and Scholarly Activity ($20).

**For information about options on housing, visit the room rates page.

Room Rates Tuition and Fees Breakdown by Credit Hour

Below is a breakdown of tuition and fees for the Engineering Partnership Program 2025-26 based on residency status to help you navigate your financial investment.

The Cashier’s Office is also here to help you and your family learn everything you need to know about your financial rights and responsibilities. We provide professional and personal services to ensure you have clarity about tuition, fees, and financial aid opportunities so you can focus on thriving academically.

Resident Student Year 1 & 2 (Western) Year 3 (CU) Year 4 (CU)
EPP Tuition * $10,752* $17,502 $17,502
Required Fees $4,035 $232 n/a
Optional Fees** $450 $450 $450
Double Room*** $5,627 n/a n/a
Board (15-meal/week plan) $5,456 n/a n/a
Off-Campus Living Estimate n/a $17,658 $17,658
Indirect Costs $4,590 $4,590 $4,590
Total Annual Cost (Direct and Indirect) $30,910 $40,432 $40,200
Non-Resident Student Year 1 & 2 (Western) Year 3 (CU) Year 4 (CU)
EPP Tuition $24,204 $47,338 $47,338
Required Fees $4,035 $232 n/a
Optional Fees** $450 $450 $450
Double Room*** $5,627 n/a n/a
Board (15-meal/week plan) $5,456 n/a n/a
Off-Campus Living Estimate n/a $17,658 $17,658
Indirect Costs $4,590 $4,590 $4,590
Total Annual Cost $44,362 $70,268 $70,036

Tuition costs are subject to change.

*The amount of $10,752 represents the total amount of tuition after the COF stipend, total in-state tuition without COF is $14,232. Register for COF at cof.college-assist.org

**Optional fees include Campus Rec Fee ($400), Renewable Energy ($30), and Scholarly Activity ($20).

***For information about options on housing, visit the room rates page.

Room Rates
Indirect Cost
Books & Supplies $1,350
Miscellaneous $1,728
Transportation $1,512
Total Indirect Cost $4,590

Below is a breakdown of tuition and fees for the 2026-2027 Traditional Nursing Program. This will be effective when you are officially enrolled in the formal Nursing program. If you are attending Western for your undergraduate degree, please refer to the general tuition charts for your first two years.

Traditional Program: 2-year program, tuition prices shown are per year

Program costs include WCU tuition and fees, plus additional nursing-related expenses such as:
  • Uniforms and shoes
  • Stethoscope and skills supplies
  • Background check and drug screen
  • Immunizations/titers
  • CPR training
  • Required testing resources and/or learning platforms
Direct Cost In-State
Tuition $12,537
Required Fees $4,064
Optional Fee** $450
Double Room*** $5,773
Board (15-meal/week plan) $5,598
Total Annual Cost $28,422
Direct Cost Out-of-State
Tuition $27,027
Required Fees $4,064
Optional Fee** $450
Double Room*** $5,773
Board (15-meal/week plan) $5,598
Total Annual Cost $42,912

**Optional fees include Campus Rec Fee ($400), Renewable Energy ($30), and Scholarly Activity ($20).

Below is a breakdown of tuition and fees for the 2026-2027 Accelerated Nursing Program. The entire cost of attendance is paid in one year.

Program costs include WCU tuition and fees, plus additional nursing-related expenses such as:
  • Uniforms and shoes
  • Stethoscope and skills supplies
  • Background check and drug screen
  • Immunizations/titers
  • CPR training
  • Required testing resources and/or learning platforms
Direct Cost In-State
Tuition $25,074
Required Fees $4,064
Optional Fee** $450
Double Room*** $5,773
Board (15-meal/week plan) $5,598
Total Annual Cost $40,959
Direct Cost Out-of-State
Tuition $54,054
Required Fees $4,064
Optional Fee** $450
Double Room*** $5,773
Board (15-meal/week plan) $5,598
Total Annual Cost $69,939

**Optional fees include Campus Rec Fee ($400), Renewable Energy ($30), and Scholarly Activity ($20).

Estimate Your Costs and Scholarship Eligibility

Get a quick estimate of your cost to attend Western and see if you qualify for a merit scholarship—based on your GPA—by completing the first part of the Net Price Calculator (less than a minute). For a more detailed estimate, including financial aid, complete the full calculator in about five minutes using recent tax info.

Note: Results are estimates only and may vary based on test scores, financial details, available funds, and policy changes.

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Residency Status

The state of Colorado partially subsidizes tuition costs for all students whose domicile, or permanent legal residence, is in Colorado. Each Western student is classified as either an “in-state resident” or a “non-resident” at the time of matriculation. These classifications are based on information provided by each student on the application for admission to Western. Applicants may be required to submit evidence substantiating their claim of in-state eligibility.

Students must submit petitions with appropriate documentation to be eligible for a change to in-state status. The forms, deadline information, and explanation of the Colorado tuition classification statutes are available online.

Check Residency Status

Financial Services

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