Cost of Attendance
The cost of attending UW-Whitewater varies based on individual student circumstances. The Financial Aid Office bases the award package on an estimated budget, which includes expenses directly billed by the university (tuition, residence hall, meal plan) and non-billed education expenses (transportation and miscellaneous personal expenses). The Cost of Attendance is only used for financial aid purposes and will not necessarily reflect actual charges. The Cost Estimator provides a better picture of actual charges. The Student Accounts Office also publishes actual charges once they are available (usually mid-July for the upcoming fall term).
Explanation of Terms
Tuition/Fees: The average cost of tuition and fees for the typical student. Tuition costs vary based on enrollment status and residency status (WI, MN, Non-Resident, Return to Wisconsin). Fees vary based on individual courses.
Housing/Food: A reasonable cost for room and food for the academic year. These costs vary by individual student choices. Housing is charged by the university for residence halls or off-campus housing contracted with the university. Meals are charged by the university if the student has signed up for an on or off campus meal plan. Students living at home will have a lower budget. Independent students will have a higher budget.
Supplies: The average cost of books and supplies for a typical student. Most books are obtained from textbook rental for undergraduate students. Graduate students must purchase all books.
Transportation: The average cost of travel expenses for the typical student.
Miscellaneous Expenses: This is an estimate of costs for everyday living including laundry, cell phone, entertainment, clothing, etc. Independent students will have a higher budget amount for this item.
| Budget Item |
WI Resident On/Off Campus |
WI Resident Living w/Parents |
Non-Resident |
|
Tuition/Fees |
$7864 | $7864 | $15,816 |
|
Housing/Meals |
$7550 | $1500 | $7550 |
|
Direct Costs Subtotal |
$15,414 | $9364 | $23,366 |
| Supplies | $600 | $600 | $600 |
| Transportation | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $2000 | $2000 | $2000 |
| Total of Direct and Indirect Costs | $19,014 | $12,964 | $26,966 |
2013-2014, Full Time Independent Undergraduate Student
| Budget Item |
WI Resident On/Off Campus |
WI Resident Living w/Parents |
Non-Resident |
|
Tuition/Fees |
$7864 | $7864 | $15,816 |
|
Housing/Meals |
$8350 | $2100 | $8350 |
|
Direct Costs Subtotal |
$16,214 | $9964 | $24,166 |
| Supplies | $600 | $600 | $600 |
| Transportation | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $2980 | $2980 | $2980 |
| Total of Direct and Indirect Costs | $20,794 | $14,544 | $28,746 |
2013-2014 Full Time Graduate
| Budget Item |
WI Resident |
Non-Resident |
|
Tuition/Fees |
$8888 | $18,480 |
|
Housing/Meals |
$8350 | $8350 |
|
Direct Costs Subtotal |
$17,238 | $26,830 |
| Supplies | $1600 | $1600 |
| Transportation | $1000 | $1000 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $2980 | $2980 |
| Total of Direct and Indirect Costs | $22,818 | $32,410 |