UWEC 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,874

Cost of attendance at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 2022 for students from Wisconsin.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average	$7,873
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,149

Cost of attendance at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average	$15,679
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire was $15,713. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at UWEC

UWEC net price calculator

$15,713

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Wisconsin and nationwide.

Wisconsin's average	$12,926
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of UWEC for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$15,713	$1,437 (10%)	$10,871	$11,528	$15,397	$19,020	$19,988
2021	$14,276	$266 (2%)	$9,547	$10,658	$14,737	$18,816	$19,798
2020	$14,010	$70	$11,528	$11,828	$14,887	$18,196	$19,307
2019	$13,940	$458 (3%)	$8,996	$10,549	$14,410	$18,251	$19,179
2018	$14,398	$222 (2%)	$9,702	$10,964	$14,919	$18,208	$19,313
2017	$14,176	$895 (7%)	$9,719	$10,992	$14,995	$18,217	$19,133
2016	$13,281	$842 (7%)	$9,162	$10,591	$14,429	$17,773	$18,564
2015	$12,439	$501 (4%)	$8,695	$9,763	$13,932	$17,422	$17,795
2014	$12,940	--	$8,765	$10,496	$14,287	$17,309	$17,843

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$21,212	$101	$8,874	$11,938	$400
2021	$21,111	$259 (1%)	$8,870	$11,841	$400
2020	$20,852	$503 (2%)	$8,840	$11,612	$400
2019	$20,349	$279 (1%)	$8,820	$11,129	$400
2018	$20,070	$170	$8,816	$10,854	$400
2017	$19,900	$206 (1%)	$8,812	$10,688	$400
2016	$19,694	$415 (2%)	$8,822	$10,472	$400
2015	$19,279	$519 (3%)	$8,743	$10,136	$400
2014	$18,760	$325 (2%)	$8,710	$9,700	$350
2013	$18,435	--	$8,685	$9,280	$470

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does UWEC provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 3,997 dormitories available to its students at $5,170 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at UWEC is $574 per month.
Does UWEC provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at UWEC for one academic year is $3,180, which works out to $353 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: UWEC estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $400.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, UWEC estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,366

If living off-campus, with family: $2,630

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,366
How much is UWEC application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $25 and $56 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: UWEC offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Tuition payment plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$307	$446
For out-of-state students	$652	$1,003

Housing and Meal

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,180	$5,170	N/A	3,997
2021	$3,040	$5,170	N/A	4,231
2020	$2,990	$5,012	N/A	4,092
2019	$2,899	$5,290	N/A	3,695
2018	$3,070	$4,436	N/A	4,081
2017	$2,800	$4,185	N/A	4,004
2016	$3,256	$3,911	N/A	3,726

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Not Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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