Cost of Attendance
Cost of Attendance
The cost of attendance, or COA, is an estimate of the amount it will cost a student to attend CWU during the regular academic year.
If you’re attending at least half time, the COA is the estimate of
- tuition and fees
- books, course materials, supplies, and equipment;
- cost of housing and food (or living expenses);
- transportation expenses;
- loan fees (excluding any loan fees for non-federal student loans);
- miscellaneous expenses.
Contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships if you have additional costs that need to be included. We can include items like
- an allowance for childcare or other dependent care;
- the purchase of a computer and necessary software (one time only);
- costs related to a disability;
- costs of obtaining a license, certification, or a first professional credential; or
- reasonable costs for eligible study abroad programs.
Note: increasing the COA for approved expenses does not necessarily mean a student is eligible for more financial aid. It is important to consult with a financial aid counselor to discuss your funding options.
For help with understanding costs and aid- review our Paying for College Guide.
Resident Tuition, Mandatory Fees, and Other Estimated Expenses
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Undergraduate/Post Baccalaureate Students
Select one of the links below to view the itemized, quarterly tuition and fee schedules for resident undergraduate and postbaccalaureate students attending the Ellensburg campus, one of the CWU Centers, or online.
26-27 Resident Undergrad/Pbac: Ellensburg Campus
2026-2027 Cost On campus On campus with dependents Off campus With parent Tuition 7,716 7,716 7,716 7,716 Mandatory Fees 2,396 2,396 2,396 2,396 Housing 9,718 11,681 9,718 4,500 Food 6,562 9,843 6,562 3,225 Books & Supplies 900 900 900 900 Loan fees 66 66 66 66 Personal 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 Transportation 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 Annual COA 30,058 35,302 30,058 21,503 Quarterly COA 10,019 11,767 10,019 7,168 26-27 Resident Undergrad/Pbac: Centers and Online
2026-2027 Cost On campus Off campus With parent Tuition 7,716 7,716 7,716 Mandatory Fees 1,386 1,386 1,386 Housing 9,718 9,718 4,500 Food 6,562 6,562 3,225 Books & Supplies 900 900 900 Loan fees 66 66 66 Personal 1,500 1,500 1,500 Transportation 1,200 1,200 1,200 Annual COA 29,048 29,048 20,493 Quarterly COA 9,683 9,683 6,831 -
Graduate Students
Select one of the links below to view the itemized, quarterly tuition and fee schedules for graduate students attending the Ellensburg campus, one of the CWU Centers, or online.
26-27 Resident Graduate: Ellensburg Campus
2026-2027 Cost On campus On campus with dependents Off campus With parent Tuition 11,772 11,772 11,772 11,772 Mandatory Fees 2,396 2,396 2,396 2,396 Housing 9,718 11,681 9,718 4,500 Food 6,562 9,843 6,562 3,225 Books & Supplies 900 900 900 900 Loan fees 66 66 66 66 Personal 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 Transportation 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 Annual COA 34,114 39358 34,114 25,559 Quarterly COA 11,371 13,119 11,371 8,520 26-27 Resident Graduate: Centers and Online
2026-2027 Cost On campus Off campus With parent Tuition 11,772 11,772 11,772 Mandatory Fees 1,386 1,386 1,386 Housing 9,718 9,718 4,500 Food 6,562 6,562 3,225 Books & Supplies 900 900 900 Loan fees 66 66 66 Personal 1,500 1,500 1,500 Transportation 1,200 1,200 1,200 Annual COA 33,104 33,104 24,549 Quarterly COA 11,035 11,035 8,183 -
College of Business Graduate Students
Select one of the links below to view the itemized, quarterly tuition and fee schedules for non-resident College of Business (COB) graduate students attending the Ellensburg campus, one of the CWU Centers, or online.
26-27 Resident COB Grad: Ellensburg Campus
2026-2027 Cost On campus On campus with dependents Off campus With parent Tuition 14,718 14,718 14,718 14,718 Mandatory Fees 2,396 2,396 2,396 2,396 Housing 9,718 11,681 9,718 4,500 Food 6,562 9,843 6,562 3,225 Books & Supplies 900 900 900 900 Loan fees 66 66 66 66 Personal 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 Transportation 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 Annual COA 37,060 42,304 37,060 28,505 Quarterly COA 12,353 14,101 12,353 9,502 26-27 Resident COB Graduate: Centers and Online
2026-2027 Cost On campus Off campus With parent Tuition 14,718 14,718 14,718 Mandatory Fees 1,386 1,386 1,386 Housing 9,718 9,718 4,500 Food 6,562 6,562 3,225 Books & Supplies 900 900 900 Loan fees 66 66 66 Personal 1,500 1,500 1,500 Transportation 1,200 1,200 1,200 Annual COA 36,050 36,050 27,495 Quarterly COA 12,017 12,017 9,165
Non-resident Tuition, Mandatory Fees, and Other Estimated Expenses
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Undergraduate/Post Baccalaureate Students
Select one of the links below to view the itemized, quarterly tuition and fee schedules for non-resident undergraduate and postbaccalaureate students attending the Ellensburg campus, one of the CWU Centers, or online.
26-27 Non-Resident Undergrad/Pbac: Ellensburg Campus
2026-2027 Cost On campus On campus with dependents Off campus With parent Tuition 27,041 27,041 27,041 27,041 Mandatory Fees 2,396 2,396 2,396 2,396 Housing 9,718 11,681 9,718 4,500 Food 6,562 9,843 6,562 3,225 Books & Supplies 900 900 900 900 Loan fees 66 66 66 66 Personal 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 Transportation 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 Annual COA 49,383 54,627 49,383 40,828 Quarterly COA 16,461 18,209 16,461 13,609 26-27 Non-Resident Undergrad/Pbac: Centers and Online
2026-2027 Cost On campus Off campus With parent Tuition 27,041 27,041 27,041 Mandatory Fees 1,386 1,386 1,386 Housing 9,718 9,718 4,500 Food 6,562 6,562 3,225 Books & Supplies 900 900 900 Loan fees 66 66 66 Personal 1,500 1,500 1,500 Transportation 1,200 1,200 1,200 Annual COA 48,373 48,373 39,818 Quarterly COA 16,124 16,124 13,273 -
Graduate Students
Select one of the links below to view the itemized, quarterly tuition and fee schedules for non-resident graduate students attending the Ellensburg campus, one of the CWU Centers, or online.
26-27 Non-Resident Graduate: Ellensburg Campus
2026-2027 Cost On campus On campus with dependents Off campus With parent Tuition 27,579 27,579 27,579 27,579 Mandatory Fees 2,396 2,396 2,396 2,396 Housing 9,718 11,681 9,718 4,500 Food 6,562 9,843 6,562 3,225 Books & Supplies 900 900 900 900 Loan fees 66 66 66 66 Personal 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 Transportation 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 Annual COA 49,921 55,165 49,921 41,366 Quarterly COA 16,640 18,388 16,640 13,789 26-27 Non-Resident Graduate: Centers and Online
2026-2027 Cost On campus Off campus With parent Tuition 27,579 27,579 27,579 Mandatory Fees 1,386 1,386 1,386 Housing 9,718 9,718 4,500 Food 6,562 6,562 3,225 Books & Supplies 900 900 900 Loan fees 66 66 66 Personal 1,500 1,500 1,500 Transportation 1,200 1,200 1,200 Annual COA 48,911 48,911 40,356 Quarterly COA 16,304 16,304 13,452 -
College of Business Graduate Students
Select one of the links below to view the itemized, quarterly tuition and fee schedules for College of Business (COB) graduate students attending the Ellensburg campus, one of the CWU Centers, or online.
26-27 Non-Resident COB Graduate: Ellensburg Campus
2026-2027 Cost On campus On campus with dependents Off campus With parent Tuition 27,579 27,579 27,579 27,579 Mandatory Fees 2,396 2,396 2,396 2,396 Housing 9,718 11,681 9,718 4,500 Food 6,562 9,843 6,562 3,225 Books & Supplies 900 900 900 900 Loan fees 66 64 66 64 Personal 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 Transportation 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 Annual COA 49,921 55,165 49,921 41,366 Quarterly COA 16,640 18,388 16,640 13,789 26-27 Non-Resident COB Graduate: Centers and Online
2026-2027 Cost On campus Off campus With parent Tuition 27,579 27,579 27,579 Mandatory Fees 1,386 1,386 1,386 Housing 9,718 9,718 4,500 Food 6,562 6,562 3,225 Books & Supplies 900 900 900 Loan fees 66 64 64 Personal 1,500 1,500 1,500 Transportation 1,200 1,200 1,200 Annual COA 48,911 48,911 40,356 Quarterly COA 16,304 16,304 13,452
The 2026-2027 Cost of Attendance (COA) is estimated for one regular academic year: Fall 2026, Winter 2027, and Spring 2027. It is subject to change by action of the State of Washington or CWU Board of Trustees. Costs may vary based on personal decisions; CWU encourages students to accept the amount of aid needed to meet educational expenses.
Mandatory Fees:
| Services & Activities Fee | $294.30 |
| Wellness Fee* | $18.00 |
| Athletic Fee* | $74.67 |
| Rec Center Fee* | $132.00 |
| Student Union Fee* | $89.00 |
| Central Transit Fee* | $3.00 |
| Basic Needs Fee* | $15.00 |
| Student Green Fund Fee* | $5.00 |
| Telehealth, Medical & Counseling Fee | $128.25 |
| Student Lobby Fee | $2.00 |
| Tutoring Center Fee | $7.50 |
| Technology Fee | $30.00 |
| Ellensburg Campus per quarter | $798.72 |
| Centers/Online per quarter | $462.05 |
*Ellensburg campus only
A complete list of mandatory and miscellaneous fees can be found in the 2026-27 Course Catalog.
All government sponsored students are assessed a $200 Sponsored Student fee for each quarter of attendance (fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters).
Housing and food costs vary; the above costs were determined in compliance with federal Department of Education requirements and may not reflect the price of CWU housing and food options. Each quarter, excess funds will be released to students for living expenses after add/drop.
Adjustments: The budgeted costs of specific COA items can be increased with proper documentation. Increasing the budget does not mean additional financial aid is available.
- Transportation costs vary depending on factors such as the need for transportation to a job or internship, length of commute to in-person classes, and distance traveled to your home on scheduled breaks. If your transportation expenses exceed the budgeted amount, you may request an increase in your transportation allowance.
- If you have additional dependent care expenses, you may submit a request to include them in your cost of attendance.
- Once during your academic career, you may request a cost of attendance allowance to purchase a computer.
CWU and State Employee Benefits
For information about CWU & State Employee Tuition Exemption eligibility, visit our Faculty & Staff Resources page.
Resident Tuition, Mandatory Fees, and Other Estimated Expenses
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Undergraduate/Post Baccalaureate Students
Select one of the links below to view the itemized, quarterly tuition and fee schedules for resident undergraduate and postbaccalaureate students attending the Ellensburg campus, one of the CWU Centers, or online.
Resident Undergrad/Pbac: Ellensburg Campus Cost On Campus On campus Off campus With parent with dependents Tuition 7,469 7,469 7,469 7,469 Mandatory Fees 2,249 2,249 2,246 2,249 Housing 9,263 11,476 10,269 0 Food 7,551 7,551 3,735 3,735 Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment 900 900 900 900 Loan fees 64 64 64 64 Personal 3,732 3,732 3,732 3,732 Transportation 2,335 2,335 2,335 2,335 TOTAL Cost of Attendance (COA) 33,563 33,563 30,753 20,484 Resident Undergrad/Pbac: Centers and Online Cost On Campus Off campus With parent Tuition 7,469 7,469 7,469 Mandatory Fees 1,382 1,382 1,382 Housing 9,263 10,269 0 Food 7,551 3,735 3,735 Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment 900 900 900 Loan fees 64 64 64 Personal 3,732 3,732 3,732 Transportation 2,335 2,335 2,335 TOTAL Cost of Attendance (COA) 32,696 29,886 19,617 -
Graduate Students
Select one of the links below to view the itemized, quarterly tuition and fee schedules for graduate students attending the Ellensburg campus, one of the CWU Centers, or online.
Resident Graduate: Ellensburg Campus Cost On Campus On campus Off campus With parent with dependents Tuition 11,397 11,397 11,397 11,397 Mandatory Fees 2,249 2,249 2,249 2,249 Housing 9,263 11,476 10,269 0 Food 7,551 7,551 3,735 3,735 Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment 900 900 900 900 Loan fees 103 103 103 103 Personal 3,732 3,732 3,732 3,732 Transportation 2,335 2,335 2,335 2,335 TOTAL Cost of Attendance (COA) 37,530 39,743 34,720 24,451 Resident Graduate: Centers and Online Cost On Campus Off campus With parent Tuition 11,397 11,397 11,397 Mandatory Fees 1,382 1,382 1,382 Housing 9,263 10,269 0 Food 7,551 3,735 3,735 Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment 900 900 900 Loan fees 103 103 103 Personal 3,732 3,732 3,732 Transportation 2,335 2,335 2,335 TOTAL Cost of Attendance (COA) 36,663 33,853 23,584 -
College of Business Graduate Students
Select one of the links below to view the itemized, quarterly tuition and fee schedules for College of Business (COB) graduate students attending the Ellensburg campus, one of the CWU Centers, or online.
Resident COB Grad: Ellensburg Campus Cost On Campus On campus Off campus With parent with dependents Tuition 14,247 14,247 14,247 14,247 Mandatory Fees 2,249 2,249 2,249 2,249 Housing 9,263 11,476 10,269 0 Food 7,551 7,551 3,735 3,735 Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment 900 900 900 900 Loan fees 103 103 103 103 Personal 3,732 3,732 3,732 3,732 Transportation 2,335 2,335 2,335 2,335 TOTAL Cost of Attendance (COA) 40,380 42,593 37,570 27,301 Resident COB Graduate: Centers and Online Cost On Campus Off campus With parent Tuition 14,247 14,247 14,247 Mandatory Fees 1,382 1,382 1,382 Housing 9,263 10,269 0 Food 7,551 3,735 3,735 Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment 900 900 900 Loan fees 103 103 103 Personal 3,732 3,732 3,732 Transportation 2,335 2,335 2,335 TOTAL Cost of Attendance (COA) 39,513 36,703 26,434
Non-resident Tuition, Mandatory Fees, and Other Estimated Expenses
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Undergraduate/Post Baccalaureate Students
Select one of the links below to view the itemized, quarterly tuition and fee schedules for non-resident undergraduate and postbaccalaureate students attending the Ellensburg campus, one of the CWU Centers, or online.
Non-Resident Undergrad/Pbac: Ellensburg Campus Cost On Campus On campus Off campus With parent with dependents Tuition 26,176 26,176 26,176 26,176 Mandatory Fees 2,249 2,249 2,249 2,249 Housing 9,263 11,476 10,269 0 Food 7,551 7,551 3,735 3,735 Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment 900 900 900 900 Loan fees 64 64 64 64 Personal 3,732 3,732 3,732 3,732 Transportation 2,335 2,335 2,335 2,335 TOTAL Cost of Attendance (COA) 52,270 54,483 49,460 39,191 Non-Resident Undergrad/Pbac: Centers and Online Cost On Campus Off campus With parent Tuition 26,176 26,176 26,176 Mandatory Fees 1,382 1,382 1,382 Housing 9,263 10,269 0 Food 7,551 3,735 3,735 Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment 900 900 900 Loan fees 64 64 64 Personal 3,732 3,732 3,732 Transportation 2,335 2,335 2,335 TOTAL Cost of Attendance (COA) 51,403 48,593 38,324 -
Graduate Students
Select one of the links below to view the itemized, quarterly tuition and fee schedules for non-resident graduate students attending the Ellensburg campus, one of the CWU Centers, or online.
Non-Resident Graduate: Ellensburg Campus Cost On Campus On campus Off campus With parent with dependents Tuition 26,698 26,998 26,698 26,698 Mandatory Fees 2,249 2,249 2,249 2,249 Housing 9,263 11,476 10,269 0 Food 7,551 7,551 3,735 3,735 Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment 900 900 900 900 Loan fees 103 103 103 103 Personal 3,732 3,732 3,732 3,732 Transportation 2,335 2,335 2,335 2,335 TOTAL Cost of Attendance (COA) 52,831 55,344 50,021 39,752 Non-Resident Graduate: Centers and Online Cost On Campus Off campus With parent Tuition 26,698 26,698 26,698 Mandatory Fees 1,382 1,382 1,382 Housing 9,263 10,269 0 Food 7,551 3,735 3,735 Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment 900 900 900 Loan fees 103 103 103 Personal 3,732 3,732 3,732 Transportation 2,335 2,335 2,335 TOTAL Cost of Attendance (COA) 51,964 49,154 38,885 -
College of Business Graduate Students
Select one of the links below to view the itemized, quarterly tuition and fee schedules for non-resident College of Business (COB) graduate students attending the Ellensburg campus, one of the CWU Centers, or online.
Non-Resident COB Graduate: Ellensburg Campus Cost On Campus On campus Off campus With parent with dependents Tuition 26,698 26,698 26,698 26,698 Mandatory Fees 2,249 2,249 2,249 2,249 Housing 9,263 11,476 10,269 0 Food 7,551 7,551 3,735 3,735 Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment 900 900 900 900 Loan fees 103 103 103 103 Personal 3,732 3,732 3,732 3,732 Transportation 2,335 2,335 2,335 2,335 TOTAL Cost of Attendance (COA) 52,831 55,044 50,021 39,752 Non-Resident COB Graduate: Centers and Online Cost On Campus Off campus With parent Tuition 26,698 26,698 26,698 Mandatory Fees 1,382 1,382 1,382 Housing 9,263 10,269 0 Food 7,551 3,735 3,735 Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment 900 900 900 Loan fees 103 103 103 Personal 3,732 3,732 3,732 Transportation 2,335 2,335 2,335 TOTAL Cost of Attendance (COA) 51,964 49,154 38,885
The 2025-2026 Cost of Attendance (COA) is for one regular academic year: Fall 2025, Winter 2026, and Spring 2026. It is subject to change by action of the State of Washington or CWU Board of Trustees. Costs may vary based on personal decisions; CWU encourages students to accept the amount of aid needed to meet educational expenses.
Mandatory Fees: Fee amounts and descriptions are available in the 2025-26 University Catalog.
All government sponsored students are assessed a $200 Sponsored Student fee for each quarter of attendance (fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters).
Housing and food costs vary; the above costs were determined in compliance with federal Department of Education requirements and may not reflect the price of CWU housing and food options. Each quarter, excess funds will be released to students for living expenses after add/drop.
Adjustments: The budgeted costs of specific COA items can be increased with proper documentation. Increasing the budget does not mean additional financial aid is available.
- Transportation costs vary depending on factors such as the need for transportation to a job or internship, length of commute to in-person classes, and distance traveled to your home on scheduled breaks. If your transportation expenses exceed the budgeted amount, you may request an increase in your transportation allowance.
- If you have additional dependent care expenses, you may submit a request to include them in your cost of attendance.
- Once during your academic career, you may request a cost of attendance allowance to purchase a computer.
CWU and State Employee Benefits
For information about CWU & State Employee Tuition Exemption eligibility, visit our Faculty & Staff Resources page.
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