Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $12,997
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $29,073
- Average Net Price
- $14,401
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 25.6%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $13,131
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $13,131
- Books & Supplies
- $762
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $26,890
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $19,500
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $207/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 72.1%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 30.8%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 25.6%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $7,147 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $8,723 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $12,308 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $19,445 |
| $110,001+ | $24,472 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay far less than the $29,073 out-of-state sticker price at Washington State. The average net price sits at $14,401 across all income levels. Low-income families with household earnings under $30,000 pay just $7,147 annually after aid. Middle-class families earning $75,000-$110,000 face costs around $19,445 per year. Over four years, total expenses range from roughly $29,000 to $78,000 depending on family income.
Graduates leave with a median debt of $19,500, translating to monthly payments of $207. That burden becomes manageable quickly since median earnings hit $68,905 ten years after graduation. The 72% loan repayment rate shows most Cougars handle their debt successfully. In-state students get the strongest value proposition, making up 81% of enrollment and paying less than the out-of-state rate. Rural students also benefit from WSU's agricultural and veterinary programs that command strong job placement rates.
Graduates leave with a median debt of $19,500, translating to monthly payments of $207. That burden becomes manageable quickly since median earnings hit $68,905 ten years after graduation. The 72% loan repayment rate shows most Cougars handle their debt successfully. In-state students get the strongest value proposition, making up 81% of enrollment and paying less than the out-of-state rate. Rural students also benefit from WSU's agricultural and veterinary programs that command strong job placement rates.
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