TUITION AND COST
<p>UW-Whitewater offers a competitively affordable college education. Our university provides the best value among the Universities of Wisconsin – your dollars spent go further here than anywhere else in the state.</p>
Undergraduate
<p>Estimated direct costs (billed by the University) for undergraduate international students for the 2026-2027 academic school year:</p>
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<th style="width: 155.391px; text-align: left;" scope="col" class="table">Cost</th>
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<td style="width: 404.609px;">Tuition and fees*</td>
<td style="width: 155.391px;">$19,756</td>
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<td style="width: 404.609px;">Housing/Food**</td>
<td style="width: 155.391px;">$8,830</td>
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<td style="width: 404.609px;">Health insurance (required at all UW campuses)***</td>
<td style="width: 155.391px;">$2,180</td>
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<td style="width: 404.609px;"><strong>Direct Cost Estimates </strong></td>
<td style="width: 155.391px;"><strong>$30,766</strong></td>
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<p> </p>
<ul>
<li>The figures above do not include estimated personal expenses (estimated $3510). Everyone has different spending habits — you may spend more or less than the estimates.</li>
<li>Scholarships are available for qualifying students, visit <a class="tab-link" href="https://www.uww.edu/global-education/international-students/international-admissions#scholarshipsandfunding">International Student Scholarships</a> for more information.</li>
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<p>In order to be eligible for an I-20 to attend UW–Whitewater as an F-1 international student, the student must provide adequate proof of financial support, which includes the above direct costs and estimated personal expenses as required by US Department of Homeland Security for I-20 issuance.</p>
<p>*Tuition estimates are for one full academic year of study (fall and spring) with students taking between 12-18 credits per semester.</p>
<p>**These costs vary by individual student choices. Housing is charged by the university for living in an on-campus residence hall and for food if the student has signed up for a UW-W meal plan.</p>
<p>***For Annual Cost of coverage. The Universities of Wisconsin require all international and exchange students to be covered by the UW System International Student Health Insurance policy. (UW System Administrative Policy 147, B, 2)</p>
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Graduate
<p>Estimated direct costs (billed by the University) for Graduate international students for the 2026-2027 academic school year:</p>
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<th style="width: 404.609px;" scope="col" class="table">Budget Item</th>
<th style="width: 155.391px; text-align: left;" scope="col" class="table">Cost</th>
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<td style="width: 404.609px;">Tuition and fees*</td>
<td style="width: 155.391px;">$22,318</td>
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<td style="width: 404.609px;">Health insurance (required at all UW campuses)**</td>
<td style="width: 155.391px;">$2,180</td>
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<td style="width: 404.609px;"><strong>Direct Cost Estimates</strong></td>
<td style="width: 155.391px;"><strong>$24,498</strong></td>
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<p> </p>
<ul>
<li>The figures above do not include living and personal expenses (estimated $14,490). The living and personal expenses consist of housing, food, supplies, and other miscellaneous expenses. Everyone has different spending habits — you may spend more or less than the estimates.</li>
</ul>
<p>In order to be eligible for an I-20 to attend UW-Whitewater as an F-1 international student, the student must provide adequate <a href="https://www.uww.edu/global-education/international-students/international-admissions#graduate">proof of financial support</a> which includes the above costs to the university and other costs as required by US Department of Homeland Security for I-20 issuance.</p>
<p>*Tuition estimates are for one full academic year of study (fall and spring).</p>
<p>**For Annual Cost of coverage. The Universities of Wisconsin require all international and exchange students to be covered by the UW System International Student Health Insurance policy. (UW System Administrative Policy 147, B, 2).</p>
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UW-Whitewater at Rock County
<p>Estimated direct costs (billed by the University) for undergraduate international students at the Rock County Campus for the 2026-2027 academic year:</p>
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<th style="width: 404.609px;" scope="col" class="table">Budget Item</th>
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<td style="width: 404.609px;">Tuition and Fees*</td>
<td style="width: 155.391px;">$15,024</td>
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<td style="width: 404.609px;">Housing/Food**</td>
<td style="width: 155.391px;">$8,910</td>
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<td style="width: 404.609px;">Health insurance (required at all UW campuses***)</td>
<td style="width: 155.391px;">$2,180</td>
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<td style="width: 404.609px;"><strong>Direct Cost Estimates</strong></td>
<td style="width: 155.391px;"><strong>$26,114</strong></td>
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<p> </p>
<ul>
<li>Also not included above are estimated personal expenses (estimated $4,830). Everyone has different spending habits — you may spend more or less than the estimates.</li>
</ul>
<p>In order to be eligible for an I-20 to attend UW-Whitewater as an F-1 international student, the student must provide adequate <a class="tab-link" href="https://www.uww.edu/global-education/international-students/international-admissions#rockcounty">proof of financial support</a> which includes the above costs to the university and other costs as required by US Department of Homeland Security for I-20 issuance.</p>
<p>*Tuition estimates are for one full academic year of study (fall and spring) with students taking between 12-18 credits per semester.</p>
<p>**These costs vary by individual student choices. Housing is charged by the university for living in an on-campus residence hall and for food if the student has signed up for a UWW meal plan.</p>
<p>***For Annual Cost of coverage. The Universities of Wisconsin require all international and exchange students to be covered by the UW System International Student Health Insurance policy. (UW System Administrative Policy 147, B, 2).</p>
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Exchange (tuition only)
<p>Estimated fees for tuition only exchange students for 2026-2027:</p>
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<th style="width: 391.719px;" scope="col" class="table">Budget Item</th>
<th style="width: 151.18px; text-align: left;" scope="col" class="table">One semester</th>
<th style="width: 149.102px; text-align: left;" scope="col" class="table">Two semesters</th>
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<td style="width: 391.719px;">Tuition and fees</td>
<td style="width: 151.18px;">$295</td>
<td style="width: 149.102px;">$420</td>
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<td style="width: 391.719px;">Housing and meals</td>
<td style="width: 151.18px;">$4,415</td>
<td style="width: 149.102px;">$8,830</td>
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<td style="width: 391.719px;">Universities of Wisconsin required health insurance</td>
<td style="width: 151.18px;">$1,265</td>
<td style="width: 149.102px;">$2,180</td>
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<td style="width: 391.719px;">Estimated personal expenses</td>
<td style="width: 151.18px;">$1,755</td>
<td style="width: 149.102px;">$3,510</td>
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<td style="width: 391.719px;"><strong>Total</strong></td>
<td style="width: 151.18px;"><strong>$7,730</strong></td>
<td style="width: 149.102px;"><strong>$14,940</strong></td>
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<p> </p>
<p>Other considerations:</p>
<ul>
<li>If you plan to bring dependents (spouse and children), please reach out to <a href="mailto:intladmission@uww.edu">intladmission@uww.edu</a> for instructions on submitting financial certification.</li>
<li>The Universities of Wisconsin require all international and exchange students to be covered by the UW System International Student Health Insurance policy. Students will be enrolled in the Universities of Wisconsin required health insurance policy by the university and charges will be added to the student’s bill. (UW System Administrative Policy 147, B, 2).</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="documents/international/admissions/UWW-Certification-Finances.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Certification of Finance form [PDF] »</a></p>
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Exchange (tuition, room and board)
<p>Estimated fees for tuition, room and board exchange students for 2026-2027:</p>
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<th style="width: 391.32px;" scope="col" class="table">Budget Item</th>
<th style="width: 151.758px; text-align: left;" scope="col" class="table">One semester</th>
<th style="width: 148.922px; text-align: left;" scope="col" class="table">Two semesters</th>
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<td style="width: 391.32px;">Tuition and fees</td>
<td style="width: 151.758px;">$295</td>
<td style="width: 148.922px;">$420</td>
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<td style="width: 391.32px;">Universities of Wisconsin required health insurance</td>
<td style="width: 151.758px;">$1,265</td>
<td style="width: 148.922px;">$2,180</td>
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<td style="width: 391.32px;">Estimated personal expenses</td>
<td style="width: 151.758px;">$1,755</td>
<td style="width: 148.922px;">$3,510</td>
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<td style="width: 391.32px;"><strong>Total</strong></td>
<td style="width: 151.758px;"><strong>$3,315</strong></td>
<td style="width: 148.922px;"><strong>$6,110</strong></td>
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<p> </p>
<p>Other considerations:</p>
<ul>
<li>If you plan to bring dependents (spouse and children), please reach out to <a href="mailto:intladmission@uww.edu">intladmission@uww.edu</a> for instructions on submitting financial certification.</li>
<li>The Universities of Wisconsin require all international and exchange students to be covered by the UW System International Student Health Insurance policy. Students will be enrolled in the Universities of Wisconsin required health insurance policy by the university and charges will be added to the student’s bill. (UW System Administrative Policy 147, B, 2).</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="documents/international/admissions/UWW-Certification-Finances.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Certification of Finance form [PDF] »</a></p>
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Exchange (Hessen-Wisconsin program)
<p>Estimated fees for tuition, room and board exchange students for 2026-2027:</p>
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<th style="width: 391.719px;" scope="col" class="table">Budget Item</th>
<th style="width: 151.18px; text-align: left;" scope="col" class="table">One semester</th>
<th style="width: 149.102px; text-align: left;" scope="col" class="table">Two semesters</th>
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<td style="width: 391.719px;">Tuition and fees</td>
<td style="width: 151.18px;">$1,121</td>
<td style="width: 149.102px;">$2,072</td>
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<td style="width: 391.719px;">Housing and meals</td>
<td style="width: 151.18px;">$4,415</td>
<td style="width: 149.102px;">$8,830</td>
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<td style="width: 391.719px;">Universities of Wisconsin required health insurance</td>
<td style="width: 151.18px;">$1,265</td>
<td style="width: 149.102px;">$2,180</td>
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<td style="width: 391.719px;">Estimated personal expenses</td>
<td style="width: 151.18px;">$1,755</td>
<td style="width: 149.102px;">$3,510</td>
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<td style="width: 391.719px;"><strong>Total</strong></td>
<td style="width: 151.18px;"><strong>$8,556</strong></td>
<td style="width: 149.102px;"><strong> $16,592</strong></td>
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<p> </p>
<p>Other considerations:</p>
<ul>
<li>If you plan to bring dependents (spouse and children), please reach out to <a href="mailto:intladmission@uww.edu">intladmission@uww.edu</a> for instructions on submitting financial certification.</li>
<li>The Universities of Wisconsin require all international and exchange students to be covered by the UW System International Student Health Insurance policy. Students will be enrolled in the Universities of Wisconsin required health insurance policy by the university and charges will be added to the student’s bill. (UW System Administrative Policy 147, B, 2).</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="documents/international/admissions/UWW-Certification-Finances.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Certification of Finance form [PDF] »</a></p>
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