Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between colleges in Western Athletic Conference (WAC). For state residents, the average COA is $27,830 when living on campus and $32,845 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $45,337 when living on campus and $50,351 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 | $18,508 | $1,000 | $14,824 | $17,598 | |
| California Baptist University | $41,228 | $1,062 | $16,588 | $29,018 | |
| California State University-Bakersfield | $8,087 | $20,687 | $954 | $18,778 | $24,388 |
| Chicago State University | $12,757 | $12,757 | $2,400 | $16,550 | $37,250 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $13,371 | $32,271 | $786 | $20,644 | $20,344 |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus | $8,183 | $25,307 | $1,250 | $16,818 | $18,588 |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | $9,799 | $19,645 | $1,250 | $13,646 | $15,793 |
| Utah Valley University | $6,507 | $18,489 | $528 | - | $16,930 |
| Seattle University | $56,721 | $792 | $17,615 | $17,615 | |
| Average | $9,784 | $27,290 | $1,114 | $16,933 | $21,947 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between colleges in Western Athletic Conference (WAC). The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,784 for in-state students and $27,290 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Western Athletic Conference (WAC) are increased by 3.65% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in Western Athletic Conference (WAC), Seattle University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $55,620 and Chicago State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,040 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Grand Canyon University | $17,263 | $18,508 | ||
| California Baptist University | $39,720 | $41,228 | ||
| California State University-Bakersfield | $7,696 | $19,576 | $8,087 | $20,687 |
| Chicago State University | $12,754 | $12,754 | $12,757 | $12,757 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $12,734 | $30,734 | $13,371 | $32,271 |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus | $8,147 | $25,271 | $8,183 | $25,307 |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | $9,467 | $19,542 | $9,799 | $19,645 |
| Utah Valley University | $6,270 | $17,830 | $6,507 | $18,489 |
| Seattle University | $54,285 | $56,721 | ||
| Average | $9,511 | $26,331 | $9,784 | $27,290 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between colleges in Western Athletic Conference (WAC). The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,842 for state residents and $19,577 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of colleges in Western Athletic Conference (WAC) are increased by 6.30% 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 $30,870 and Grand Canyon University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $8,847.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Grand Canyon University | $11,124 | $10,015 | ||
| California Baptist University | $14,914 | $15,562 | ||
| California State University-Bakersfield | $9,130 | $18,634 | $9,611 | $19,691 |
| Chicago State University | $10,294 | $16,162 | $10,294 | $16,162 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $13,072 | $30,760 | $13,726 | $32,298 |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus | $6,579 | $19,421 | $6,605 | $19,448 |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | $8,443 | $15,994 | $8,589 | $15,971 |
| Utah Valley University | $9,713 | $22,943 | $10,224 | $22,834 |
| Seattle University | $15,795 | $24,216 | ||
| Average | $9,539 | $18,416 | $9,842 | $19,577 |
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of colleges in Western Athletic Conference (WAC) is $16,933 when a student lives on campus and $21,947 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 | $11,700 | $3,124 | $13,644 | $3,954 | $3,954 |
| California Baptist University | $12,140 | $4,448 | $22,088 | $6,930 | $5,852 |
| California State University-Bakersfield | $15,076 | $3,702 | $17,674 | $6,714 | $5,546 |
| Chicago State University | $11,550 | $5,000 | $32,250 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $15,452 | $5,192 | $14,108 | $6,236 | $6,236 |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus | $12,282 | $4,536 | $14,052 | $4,536 | $4,536 |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | $9,728 | $3,918 | $10,262 | $5,531 | $5,304 |
| Utah Valley University | - | - | $12,150 | $4,780 | $4,780 |
| Seattle University | $15,702 | $1,913 | $15,702 | $1,913 | $1,913 |
| Average | $12,954 | $3,979 | $16,881 | $5,066 | $4,791 |
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