Student Accounts
Tuition and fees are due the first day of class.The charges will be posted to your account one week before the start of classes. Financial aid will be posted to student accounts the Thursday night before classes begin.
WSU does not mail billings for tuition and fees. This information is available online at . Cost of attendance varies between each student.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
| Undergraduate | Residents | Non-Residents |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & S&A Fees | $6,294 | $15,130 |
| $215 | $215 | |
| Housing | $5,423 | $5,423 |
| Food | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| Books & Supplies | $450 | $450 |
| Transportation | $858 | $858 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $984 | $984 |
| Varies** | Varies** | |
| COA Semester Total (Estimated) | $18,724 | $27,560 |
| COA Year Total (Estimated) | $37,448 | $55,120 |
| Per-Credit Tuition Charge (1-10 Credits) - Minimum 2 Credit Charge | $629 | $1,513 |
| Per-Credit Additional Hours (19+) | $629 | $1,513 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
| Graduate | Residents | Non-Residents |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & S&A Fees | $7,005 | $15,074 |
| $215 | $215 | |
| Housing | $5,423 | $5,423 |
| Food | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| Books & Supplies | $450 | $450 |
| Transportation | $858 | $858 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $984 | $984 |
| Varies** | Varies** | |
| COA Semester Total (Estimated) | $19,435 | $27,504 |
| COA Year Total (Estimated) | $38,870 | $55,008 |
| Per-Credit Tuition Charge (1-10 Credits) - Minimum 2 Credit Charge | $700 | $1,507 |
| Per-Credit Additional Hours (19+) | $700 | $1,507 |
Nursing Graduate Tuition & Fees
| Graduate Nursing | Residents | Non-Residents |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & S&A Fees | $9,139 | $16,875 |
| $215 | $215 | |
| Program Fee | $190 | $190 |
| Housing | $5,423 | $5,423 |
| Food | $3,630 | $3,630 |
| Books & Supplies | $567 | $567 |
| Transportation | $858 | $858 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $924 | $924 |
| Varies** | Varies** | |
| COA Semester Total (Estimated) | $21,006 | $28,742 |
| COA Year Total (Estimated) | $42,012 | $57,484 |
| Per-Credit Tuition Charge (1-10 Credits) - Minimum 2 Credit Charge | $913 | $1,687 |
| Per-Credit Additional Hours (19+) | $913 | $1,687 |
Professional Doctor of Nurse Practice majors have a different tuition rate of $12,143/$24,286 for residents and $19,879/$39,758 for non-residents.
Other Fees & Charges
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| 敁珗曄部 New Student Orientation | $100 |
| 1st Late Registration Fee | $25 |
| 2nd Late Registration Fee | $100 |
| Auditing a course per credit hour (charge does not apply for a full fee paying student) | $194 |
| Challenging a course (limited to matriculated WSU students) | $561 |
| Checks not honored (charge for each check returned) | $30 |
| Cougar Card charge for replacement | $15 |
| Foreign Student Orientation - Graduates | $50 |
| Graduate Diploma Fee - Masters & Doctors Degrees | $50 |
| Graduate School Certificates Degree | $25 |
| Graduate Application - Bachelors Degree | $60 |
| State Employee, Staff & Faculty, Exempt, or Senior Citizen Registration (nonrefundable fee) | $5 |
| Teachers Statutory Certificate | $70 |
| Term Withdrawal Fee - 5% of assessed tuition (up to $100) | $100 |
| Transcripts Request Fee | $10 |
| Undergraduate Student Petition Fee | $10 |
Disclaimer
Cost of Attendance is only an estimate based on financial aid packaging policies and timelines. For the exact cost of tuition and mandatory fees, refer to the. Washington State University reserves the right to increase or modify tuition and fees without prior notice, upon approval by the State of Washington and Washington State University Board of Regents and to make such modifications applicable to students enrolled at WSU at the time as well as to incoming students.In addition, all tuition and mandatory fees are subject to change at any time for correction of errors.
Important notes
- Tuition assumes full-time study: 12-18 credits for undergraduate students, 10-18 credits for graduate students
- Full-time charges will be assessed at 10 credits (some graduate programs excepted).
- Students are charged tuition based on the specific number of enrolled units.
- Check enrollment criteria for .
- Housing & food cut in half if living at home.
- Minimum 2 credit charge for tuition.
For more details and cost of attendance at all WSU campuses, please visit the webpage.
Payment Options
Pay electronically
The university strongly recommends utilizing an electronic check as it is generally a faster, easier, and no cost to you form of payment. Electronic check and credit card payments will post to the account immediately. Be sure to check your account at that time to ensure the payment was applied. If not, please email Tri-Cities Cashier or call (509) 372-7498. WSU cannot accept payments over the phone.
- Electronic Checks (recommended)
- VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express (service fee charged)
Note: A 2.5% service fee will be charged for online transactions made with a MasterCard, Discover, Visa, or American Express credit card. Tuition and fee payments will be changed to a dual authorization model: payers will see two transactions post to their credit card; one for the payment of tuition/fees and one for the service fee (statement description will be labeled Official Pymts Svc Fee). The service fee of 2.5% is not refundable while the tuition/fees component would be refundable per authorization of overseeing WSU department/unit.
Pay by check
- Make check payable to Washington State University. Always include your WSU ID Number on your check.
- Payments made by in-person delivery will post to your account immediately.
- Check Types: Personal, Cashier, Money Order, Travelers Check
- Your canceled check serves as your receipt.
Payments may be mailed or delivered in-person to:
敁珗曄部 Student Accounts
2710 Crimson Way
Richland, WA 99354-1671
*Be sure to include your WSU ID# in the notes section on the check or money order.
See cashier window hours below.
Payments sent through the U.S. Postal Service will be posted to your account the first business day after receipt. Late fees will be applied to your account if payment sent through U.S. Postal Service arrives after the due dates published in the Time Schedule.
Pay by cash
Cash payments must be made by in-person delivery and will post to your account immediately.
You will need to have your WSU ID number for the payment to be properly credited to your account.
See cashier window hours below.
Third-party payments
If a company or a government agency is paying tuition on behalf of a student, please direct them to forward the necessary paperwork to:
敁珗曄部 Student Accounts
2710 Crimson Way
Richland, WA 99354-1671
We will then treat that as a payment on the student’s account and will bill the company.
Payments from outside the United States
WSU has partnered with Flywire to streamline the international payment process. This allows you to pay securely from any country and any bank, typically in your home currency. Go to for more information regarding Flywires services.
Payment Plans
Washington State University is now offering for students. Payment Plans are on a single term basis. You will need to enroll each term. Enrollment does not carryover to the next term.
Other options
Email the Tri-Cities Cashier to discuss alternative arrangements or to set up an appointment.
The Cashiers Office also accepts virtual appointments through their Virtual Help Desk, which can be accessed by clicking on the button below.
The hours for the Cashier Virtual Help Desk are 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Contact Us
Cashiers Office
Elson S. Floyd Building 269A
2710 Crimson Way
Richland, WA 99354-1671
Email: tricities.cashier@wsu.edu
Phone: (509) 372-7498
Cashier Window Hours
Monday Friday
7:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.
Closed for lunch daily 12:30-1:00 p.m.
Payment can be dropped in drop box if office is unattended.
Check out the frequently asked questions