Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between colleges in Western Athletic Conference (WAC). For state residents, the average COA is $26,253 when living on campus and $27,962 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $43,640 when living on campus and $45,349 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Chicago State University | - | $12,754 | $2,400 | $16,550 | $16,550 |
| California State University-Bakersfield | $7,696 | $19,576 | $1,068 | $18,212 | $22,740 |
| California Baptist University | $39,720 | $938 | $15,240 | $25,706 | |
| Grand Canyon University | $17,450 | $750 | $15,462 | $15,462 | |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $11,988 | $28,788 | $800 | $16,778 | $18,374 |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus | $8,147 | $25,271 | $1,240 | $16,724 | $17,460 |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | $9,859 | $19,939 | $1,190 | $13,428 | $15,060 |
| Utah Valley University | $6,270 | $17,830 | $670 | - | $12,790 |
| Seattle University | $54,285 | $762 | $18,566 | $18,566 | |
| Average | $8,792 | $26,179 | $1,091 | $16,370 | $18,079 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between colleges in Western Athletic Conference (WAC). The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,792 for in-state students and $26,179 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Western Athletic Conference (WAC) are increased by 2.62% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in Western Athletic Conference (WAC), Seattle University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $54,285 and Chicago State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,754 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Chicago State University | $12,018 | $12,018 | - | $12,754 |
| California State University-Bakersfield | $7,637 | $19,517 | $7,696 | $19,576 |
| California Baptist University | $38,058 | $39,720 | ||
| Grand Canyon University | $17,205 | $17,450 | ||
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $11,989 | $29,638 | $11,988 | $28,788 |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus | $7,543 | $24,667 | $8,147 | $25,271 |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | $9,541 | $19,333 | $9,859 | $19,939 |
| Utah Valley University | $6,270 | $17,830 | $6,270 | $17,830 |
| Seattle University | $51,324 | $54,285 | ||
| Average | $9,166 | $25,510 | $8,792 | $26,179 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between colleges in Western Athletic Conference (WAC). The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,539 for state residents and $18,416 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of colleges in Western Athletic Conference (WAC) are increased by 1.95% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in Western Athletic Conference (WAC), University of Missouri-Kansas City requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $29,400 and Grand Canyon University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $10,138.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Chicago State University | $10,338 | $16,041 | $10,294 | $16,162 |
| California State University-Bakersfield | $9,071 | $18,575 | $9,130 | $18,634 |
| California Baptist University | $14,410 | $14,914 | ||
| Grand Canyon University | $11,638 | $11,124 | ||
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $12,370 | $29,231 | $13,072 | $30,760 |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus | $6,192 | $19,031 | $6,579 | $19,421 |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | $8,333 | $15,677 | $8,443 | $15,994 |
| Utah Valley University | $9,715 | $22,945 | $9,713 | $22,943 |
| Seattle University | $15,033 | $15,795 | ||
| Average | $9,337 | $18,065 | $9,539 | $18,416 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between colleges in Western Athletic Conference (WAC). Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of colleges in Western Athletic Conference (WAC) is $16,370 when a student lives on campus and $18,079 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Chicago State University | $11,550 | $5,000 | $11,550 | $5,000 | - |
| California State University-Bakersfield | $14,430 | $3,782 | $16,316 | $6,424 | - |
| California Baptist University | $11,630 | $3,610 | $20,234 | $5,472 | - |
| Grand Canyon University | $11,162 | $4,300 | $11,162 | $4,300 | - |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $12,118 | $4,660 | $13,058 | $5,316 | - |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus | $12,026 | $4,698 | $12,762 | $4,698 | - |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | $9,662 | $3,766 | $9,780 | $5,280 | - |
| Utah Valley University | - | - | $9,234 | $3,556 | - |
| Seattle University | $14,748 | $3,818 | $14,748 | $3,818 | - |
| Average | $12,166 | $4,204 | $13,205 | $4,874 | - |