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What does the cost of attendance mean?

The cost of attendance at UW-Eau Claire varies based on individual student circumstances. A student's financial aid offer is based on their estimated cost of attendance which includes expenses directly billed by the university (i.e. tuition and fees, residence hall fee, if living in university housing, and a meal plan) and non-billed education expenses (i.e. transportation, books and supplies, miscellaneous and personal expenses, loan fees, and license or certification costs, if applicable). If living off campus and/or you do not purchase a meal plan, the cost of attendance will include allowances for housing and food along with the other components. The cost of attendance is only used for financial aid purposes and will not necessarily reflect actual charges. UW-Eau Claire publishes tuition and fees once they are finalized (usually mid-July for the upcoming fall term).

2024-25 Estimated Cost of Attendance - Fall and Spring Semesters

Undergraduate - UW-Eau Claire

Undergraduate (Full-Time 12-18 Credits)

Living w/Parents WI Resident MN Resident Non-Resident MSEP/MTR Return to WI
Billed Education Expenses
Tuition + Fees $9,837 $9,837 $10,569 $19,446 $15,057 $13,813
Living Expenses (Food/Housing) $2,895  $9,651 $9,651 $9,651 $9,651 $9,651
 
Non-Billed Education Expenses
Loans Fees $66 $66 $66 $66 $66 $66
Books/Course-Materials/ Supplies/Equipment $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400
Personal/Misc. $1,550 $2,286 $2,286 $2,286 $2,286 $2,286
Transportation $1,080 $1,080 $1,080 $1,080 $1,080 $1,080
License/Cert./Prof. Credential*
Total  $15,828 $23,320 $24,052 $32,929 $28,540 $27,296

* License/Cert./Prof. Credential: Some programs have costs associated with obtaining a license, certification or a first professional credential.  During a period of enrollment, when the charge is anticipated to occur, the Financial Aid Office will systematically add this component to a student's cost of attendance.  Average charges/fees may include but are not limited to: Teacher Education Language $139, Teacher Education $135, CSD $130, Athletic Training $375, Education Specialist $255, etc. 

Textbook rental fees are included in the tuition/fee figures and represent a significant service to our undergraduate students.

The budget components listed above are estimated expenses. The University will bill students only for their tuition and fees and, if they live in the residence halls, their housing and food. Remaining expenses (non-billed education expenses) will be based on the individual student's personal living expenses.

Undergraduate - Barron County

Undergraduate (Full-Time 12-18 Credits)

Living w/Parents WI Resident MN Resident Non-Resident Midwest Tuition Rate
Return to WI
Billed Education Expenses
Tuition + Fees $5,803 $5,803 $5,948 $13,454 $8,384 $10,250
Living Expenses (Food/Housing) $2,895 $9,651 $9,651 $9,651 $9,651 $9,651
 
Non-Billed Education Expenses
Loans Fees $66 $66 $66 $66 $66 $66
Books/Course-Materials/ Supplies/Equipment $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400
Personal/Misc. $1,550 $2,286 $2,286 $2,286 $2,286 $2,286
Transportation $1,350 $1,350 $1,350 $1,350 $1,350 $1,350
License/Cert./Prof. Credential*
Total  $12,064 $19,556 $19,701 $27,207 $22,137 $24,003

Textbook rental fees are included in the tuition/fee figures and represent a significant service to our undergraduate students.

The budget components listed above are estimated expenses. The University will bill students only for their tuition and fees and, if they live in the residence halls, their room and meals. Remaining expenses will be based on the individual student's personal living expenses.

Undergraduate - Launch Program

Undergraduate (Full-Time 12-18 Credits)

Living w/Parents WI Resident MN Resident Non-Resident

Return to WI

Billed Education Expenses
Tuition + Fees$ $7,050 $7,050 $7,194 $14,701 $10,872
Living Expenses (Food/Housing) $2,895  $9,651 $9,651 $9,651 $9,651
 
Non-Billed Education Expenses
Loans Fees $66 $66 $66 $66 $66
Books/Course-Materials/ Supplies/Equipment $400 $400 $400 $400 $400
Personal/Misc. $1,550 $2,286 $2,286 $2,286 $2,286
Transportation $1,080 $1,080 $1,080 $1,080 $1,080
License/Cert./Prof. Credential*
Total  $13,041 $20,533 $20,677 $28,184 $24,355

Textbook rental fees are included in the tuition/fee figures and represent a significant service to our undergraduate students.

The budget components listed above are estimated expenses. The University will bill students only for their tuition and fees and, if they live in the residence halls, their room and meals. Remaining expenses will be based on the individual student's personal living expenses.

Undergraduate - AAS Online

Undergraduate (Full-Time 12-18 Credits)

Living w/Parents

Living Off-Campus

Billed Education Expenses
Tuition + Fees $7,680 ($320/credit) $7,680 ($320/credit)
Living Expenses (Food/Housing) $2,895  $9,651
 
Non-Billed Education Expenses
Loans Fees $66 $66
Books/Course-Materials/ Supplies/Equipment $400 $400
Personal/Misc. $1,550 $2,286
Transportation $1,080 $1,080
Total $13,671 $21,163

The budget components listed above are estimated expenses. The University will bill students only for their tuition and fees and, if they live in the residence halls, their room and meals. Remaining expenses will be based on the individual student's personal living expenses.

Material Science and Biomedical Engineering

Students pay regular, undergraduate tuition the first two years of the program and pay the rate below the last two years of the program.

Undergraduate (Full-Time 12-18 Credits)

Living w/Parents WI Resident MN Resident Non-Resident MSEP/MTR
Billed Education Expenses
Tuition + Fees $11,293 $11,293 $11,293 $21,059 $15,997
Living Expenses (Food/Housing) $2,895 $9,651 $9,651 $9,651 $9,651
 
Non-Billed Education Expenses
Loans Fees $66 $66 $66 $66 $66
Books/Course-Materials/ Supplies/Equipment $400 $400 $400 $400 $400
Personal/Misc. $1,550 $2,286 $2,286 $2,286 $2,286
Transportation $1,080 $1,080 $1,080 $1,080 $1,080
License/Cert./Prof. Credential*
Total  $17,284 $24,776 $24,776 $34,542 $29,480

* License/Cert./Prof. Credential: Some programs have costs associated with obtaining a license, certification or a first professional credential.  During a period of enrollment, when the charge is anticipated to occur, the Financial Aid Office will systematically add this component to a student's cost of attendance.  Average charges/fees may include but are not limited to: Teacher Education Language $139, Teacher Education $135, CSD $130, Athletic Training $375, Education Specialist $255, etc.

Textbook rental fees are included in the tuition/fee figures and represent a significant service to our undergraduate students.

The budget components listed above are estimated expenses. The University will bill students only for their tuition and fees and, if they live in the residence halls, their room and meals. Remaining expenses will be based on the individual student's personal living expenses.

Nursing

     Students pay regular undergraduate tuition until they are accepted into the Nursing program. 

     Once a student has started the Nursing program they will pay the rate below.

Undergraduate (Full-Time 12-18 Credits)

Living w/Parents WI Resident MN Resident Non-Resident MSEP/MTR
Billed Education Expenses
Tuition + Fees $11,737 $11,737 $11,737 $21,346 $16,482
Living Expenses (Food/Housing) $2,895 $9,651 $9,651 $9,651 $9,651
 
Non-Billed Education Expenses
Loans Fees $66 $66 $66 $66 $66
Books/Course-Materials/ Supplies/Equipment $400 $400 $400 $400 $400
Personal/Misc. $1,550 $2,286 $2,286 $2,286 $2,286
Transportation $1,080 $1,080 $1,080 $1,080 $1,080
License/Cert./Prof. Credential*
Total  $17,728 $25,220 $25,220 $34,829 $29,965

* License/Cert./Prof. Credential: Some programs have costs associated with obtaining a license, certification or a first professional credential.  During a period of enrollment, when the charge is anticipated to occur, the Financial Aid Office will systematically add this component to a student's cost of attendance.  Average charges/fees may include but are not limited to: Teacher Education Language $139, Teacher Education $135, CSD $130, Athletic Training $375, Education Specialist $255, etc.

Textbook rental fees are included in the tuition/fee figures and represent a significant service to our undergraduate students.

The budget components listed above are estimated expenses. The University will bill students only for their tuition and fees and, if they live in the residence halls, their room and meals. Remaining expenses will be based on the individual student's personal living expenses.

Transition to Teaching Pathway

Transition to Teaching Pathway (Special Ed, Unified Special Ed K-12, Elementary/Middle School, Online, Teaching)

Undergraduate (Full-Time 12-18 Credits)
Living w/Parents

Living in Dorms or 
Living off-Campus

Billed Education Expenses
Tuition + Fees $7,440 ($310/credit) $7,440 ($310/credit)
Living Expenses (Food/Housing) $2,895  $9,651
 
Non-Billed Education Expenses
Loans Fees $66 $66
Books/Course-Materials/ Supplies/Equipment $400 $400
Personal/Misc. $1,550 $2,286
Transportation $1,080 $1,080
License/Cert./Prof. Credential*
Total  $13,431 $20,923

* License/Cert./Prof. Credential: Some programs have costs associated with obtaining a license, certification or a first professional credential.  During a period of enrollment, when the charge is anticipated to occur, the Financial Aid Office will systematically add this component to a student's cost of attendance.  Average charges/fees may include but are not limited to: Teacher Education Language $139, Teacher Education $135, CSD $130, Athletic Training $375, Education Specialist $255, etc.

Textbook rental fees are included in the tuition/fee figures and represent a significant service to our undergraduate students.

The budget components listed above are estimated expenses. The University will bill students only for their tuition and fees and, if they live in the residence halls, their room and meals. Remaining expenses will be based on the individual student's personal living expenses.

Post-Baccalaureate-Communication Science and Disorders (Per Credit Program)
Living w/Parents

Living Off-Campus

Billed Education Expenses
Tuition + Fees $5,148 ($429/credit) $5,148 ($429/credit)
Living Expenses (Food/Housing) $2,895  $9,651
 
Non-Billed Education Expenses
Loans Fees $66 $66
Books/Course-Materials/ Supplies/Equipment $400 $400
Personal/Misc. $1,550 $2,286
Transportation $1,080 $1,080
Total $11,139 $18,631

The budget components listed above are estimated expenses. The University will bill students only for their tuition and fees and, if they live in the residence halls, their room and meals. Remaining expenses will be based on the individual student's personal living expenses.

Graduate Programs

Graduate (Full-time 9 credits)

  WI Residents MN Resident Non-Resident Midwest Tuition Rate
Educational Expenses
Tuition + Fees $10,722 $13,964 $22,139 $15,210
Living Expenses (Food/Housing) $9,651 $9,651 $9,651 $9,651
Loans Fees $66 $66 $66 $66
Books/Course-Materials/ Supplies/Equipment $700 $700 $700 $700
Personal/Misc. $2,286 $2,286 $2,286 $2,286
Transportation $1,080 $1,080 $1,080 $1,080
License/Cert./Prof. Credential*
Total $24,505 $27,747 $35,922 $28,993

* License/Cert./Prof. Credential: Some programs have costs associated with obtaining a license, certification or a first professional credential.  During a period of enrollment, when the charge is anticipated to occur, the Financial Aid Office will systematically add this component to a student's cost of attendance.  Average charges/fees may include but are not limited to: Teacher Education Language $139, Teacher Education $135, CSD $130, Athletic Training $375, Education Specialist $255, etc.

The budget components listed above are estimated expenses. The University will bill students only for their tuition and fees and, if they live in the residence halls, their housing and food. Remaining expenses (non-billed education expenses) will be based on the individual student's personal living expenses.

Graduate Per Credit Programs (MBA, MSDS, CSD Online)

Graduate (Full-time 9 credits)

Programs that have per credit tuition rates are listed in the chart below. 

NOTE: Special Course Fees are in addition to the Fee Schedule. Classes that include a special course fee will indicate the amount along with the class listing on the class search.

Educational Expenses Online MBA Consortium MBA Foundation MS Data Science

CSD Online

Per Credit Tuition Cost $15,300($850.00/Credit) $15,300($850.00/Credit) $15,750($875.00/Credit) $13,050($725.00/Credit)
Living Expenses (Food/Housing) $9,651  $9,651 $9,651 $9,651
Loans Fees $66 $66 $66 $66
Books/Course-Materials/ Supplies/Equipment $700 $700 $700 $700
Personal/Misc. $2,286 $2,286 $2,286 $2,286
Transportation $1,080 $1,080 $1,080 $1,080
License/Cert./Prof. Credential*
Total  $29,083 $29,083 $29,533 $26,833

* License/Cert./Prof. Credential: Some programs have costs associated with obtaining a license, certification or a first professional credential.  During a period of enrollment, when the charge is anticipated to occur, the Financial Aid Office will systematically add this component to a student's cost of attendance.  Average charges/fees may include but are not limited to: Teacher Education Language $139, Teacher Education $135, CSD $130, Athletic Training $375, Education Specialist $255, etc.

The budget components listed above are estimated expenses. The University will bill students only for their tuition and fees and (if they live in the residence halls) their room and meals (for further information you can go to meal plans) . Remaining expenses will be based on the individual student's personal living expenses.

For more information on Graduate Student Program tuition, click here.

Graduate Per Credit Programs (MEPD, MS-Athletic Training, Masters in Public Health)

Graduate (Full-time 9 credits)

Programs that have per credit tuition rates are listed in the chart below. 

NOTE: Special Course Fees are in addition to the Fee Schedule. Classes that include a special course fee will indicate the amount along with the class listing on the class search.

Educational Expenses

Ed-Professional Development

MS-Athletic Training

Public Health

Per Credit Tuition Cost $7,200 ($400/credit) $8,172 ($454/credit) $12,600 ($700/credit)
Living Expenses (Food/Housing) $9,651 $9,651 $9,651
Loans Fees $66 $66 $66
Books/Course-Materials/ Supplies/Equipment $700 $700 $700
Personal/Misc. $2,286 $2,286 $2,286
Transportation $1,080 $1,080 $1,080
License/Cert./Prof. Credential*
Total $20,983 $21,955 $26,383

* License/Cert./Prof. Credential: Some programs have costs associated with obtaining a license, certification or a first professional credential.  During a period of enrollment, when the charge is anticipated to occur, the Financial Aid Office will systematically add this component to a student's cost of attendance.  Average charges/fees may include but are not limited to: Teacher Education Language $139, Teacher Education $135, CSD $130, Athletic Training $375, Education Specialist $255, etc.

The budget components listed above are estimated expenses. The University will bill students only for their tuition and fees and (if they live in the residence halls) their room and meals (for further information you can go to meal plans) . Remaining expenses will be based on the individual student's personal living expenses.

For more information on Graduate Student Program tuition, click here.

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