Financial Assistance

Financing Your Education

Tuition and Fees

A high-quality, highly-engaging education doesn't have to come with a high price tag. Western State Colorado University ranks as Colorado's best educational value, and our low tuition and fees make us one of the most affordable colleges in the nation.

Below are estimated costs for a first-year student living on campus. All students who are residents of Colorado are eligible to receive a stipend from the College Opportunity Fund, which is reflected in the tuition for Colorado residents shown. *

Direct Costs for 2012-13

Colorado
Residents		 Out-of-State Students
Tuition $4,627* $14,496
Required Fees $1,822 $1,822
Renewable Energy Fee (Optional) $30 $30
Escalante Fitness Center Fee (Optional) $50 $50
Double Room $4,700 $4,700
Board (15-meal/week plan) $3,988 $3,988
Total Annual Cost $15,217 $25,086

Full-time rate is based on 15 credits a semester. Part-time tuition rates are $192.90/hour for Colorado residents and $604.00/hour for out-of-state students, plus applicable fees.

Note on Cost of Attendance

The amounts listed above represent only direct costs to the student including tuition, fees, room and board. The cost of attendance (an estimate of costs and fees associated with typical college costs) may include other, indirect education expenses such as books and supplies that are not specifically billed to the student. Students should plan to budget for books, supplies and other personal/indirect expenses.

Students may be awarded financial aid up to the direct and indirect cost of attendance minus any resources already awarded including scholarships awarded by third-party/private entities.