Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2023 costs of attendance between colleges in Western Athletic Conference (WAC). For state residents, the average COA is $25,333 when living on campus and $26,494 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $42,238 when living on campus and $43,399 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 | ||
| Grand Canyon University | $17,800 | $800 | $13,500 | $13,500 | |
| California Baptist University | $38,058 | $1,152 | $14,262 | $22,646 | |
| California State University-Bakersfield | $7,637 | $19,517 | $1,294 | $17,430 | $21,892 |
| Chicago State University | - | $12,018 | $2,400 | $18,300 | $18,300 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $11,287 | $27,760 | $814 | $16,484 | $17,006 |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus | $7,627 | $24,751 | $1,240 | $15,532 | $14,145 |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | $9,538 | $19,333 | $1,196 | $12,508 | $13,878 |
| Utah Valley University | $6,270 | $17,830 | $670 | - | $12,790 |
| Seattle University | $51,324 | $900 | $17,574 | $17,574 | |
| Average | $8,472 | $25,377 | $1,163 | $15,699 | $16,859 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2022-2023 undergraduate tuition & fees between colleges in Western Athletic Conference (WAC). The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,472 for in-state students and $25,377 for out-of-state students. The 2022-2023 undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Western Athletic Conference (WAC) are increased by 2.68% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in Western Athletic Conference (WAC), Seattle University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $51,324 and Chicago State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,018 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Grand Canyon University | $17,189 | $17,800 | ||
| California Baptist University | $37,018 | $38,058 | ||
| California State University-Bakersfield | $7,579 | $19,459 | $7,637 | $19,517 |
| Chicago State University | $11,204 | $11,204 | - | $12,018 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $11,271 | $28,023 | $11,287 | $27,760 |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus | $7,301 | $23,767 | $7,627 | $24,751 |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | $9,541 | $19,333 | $9,538 | $19,333 |
| Utah Valley University | $6,010 | $17,092 | $6,270 | $17,830 |
| Seattle University | $49,335 | $51,324 | ||
| Average | $8,818 | $24,713 | $8,472 | $25,377 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2022-2023 graduate tuition & fees between colleges in Western Athletic Conference (WAC). The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,337 for state residents and $18,065 for out-of-state students. The 2022-2023 graduate tuition & fees of colleges in Western Athletic Conference (WAC) are increased by 3.12% 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 $27,521 and Grand Canyon University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $10,655.
| Name | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Grand Canyon University | $11,538 | $11,638 | ||
| California Baptist University | $14,320 | $14,410 | ||
| California State University-Bakersfield | $9,013 | $18,517 | $9,071 | $18,575 |
| Chicago State University | $9,728 | $15,218 | $10,338 | $16,041 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $11,745 | $27,803 | $12,370 | $29,231 |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus | $5,926 | $18,275 | $6,192 | $19,031 |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | $8,333 | $15,677 | $8,333 | $15,677 |
| Utah Valley University | $9,317 | $22,005 | $9,715 | $22,945 |
| Seattle University | $14,310 | $15,033 | ||
| Average | $9,010 | $17,518 | $9,337 | $18,065 |
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 2022-2023, the average living costs of colleges in Western Athletic Conference (WAC) is $15,699 when a student lives on campus and $16,859 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Grand Canyon University | $7,800 | $5,700 | $7,800 | $5,700 | - |
| California Baptist University | $11,210 | $3,052 | $17,786 | $4,860 | - |
| California State University-Bakersfield | $14,230 | $3,200 | $17,214 | $4,678 | - |
| Chicago State University | $13,800 | $4,500 | $13,800 | $4,500 | - |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $12,262 | $4,222 | $12,270 | $4,736 | - |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus | $11,252 | $4,280 | $9,865 | $4,280 | - |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | $8,888 | $3,620 | $8,966 | $4,912 | - |
| Utah Valley University | - | - | $9,234 | $3,556 | - |
| Seattle University | $13,524 | $4,050 | $13,524 | $4,050 | - |
| Average | $11,621 | $4,078 | $12,273 | $4,586 | - |
The member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) is as of 2021. It may be different from the current members.