Tuition and housing costs
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Undergraduate Overview 2024-25
While the overall costs of attending college vary with each student, there are certain costs which can be anticipated.
2024-25 Estimated costs for full time undergraduate students are:
| Student Base Budget | WI resident | MN resident (reciprocity) ? | Non-resident | MSEP ? | Return to WI ? | WI/MN commuter |
| Tuition/Fees ? | $10,193 | $10,905 | $19,639 | $14,360 | $15,195 | $10,193/$10,905 |
| Housing ? traditional double | $4,556 | $4,556 | $4,556 | $4,556 | $4,556 | 0 |
| Food Stryker Classic meal plan |
$3,054 | $3,054 | $3,054 | $3,054 | $3,054 | 0 |
| TOTALS divide in half for per semester costs |
$17,803 | $18,515 |
$27,249 | $21,970 | $22,804 | $10,193/$10,905 |
Additional estimated personal expenses for the year: $1,500-$2,000
How does Minnesota reciprocity work?
Minnesota residents can attend under the reciprocity program. However, they must file an "Application for Reciprocity Fee Status". Applications are available at your high school guidance office or the Minnesota Office of Higher Education. Choose the year you will be attending school. The application for the 2023-24 year is currently available. The application for 2024-25 should be available in April 2024.
Consistently noted as a Best Value in Public Universities by Kiplinger's Magazine, UW-La Crosse offers a strong combination of affordability and academic quality.
- Determining Residency: Discover how residency for tuition purposes is determined.
- Financial Aid Office: Request assistance with FAFSA or applying for aid.
- Cashiers Office: Find specific information about tuition rates and billing, including cost per credit.
- Apply for Reciprocity: MN students must apply for reciprocity.
To view current Graduate cost information, please visit the UWL Cost to Attend page.
UW-La Crosse offers several additional options to help students and families control the cost of attending college, including:
- textbook rental: included in undergraduate tuition and fees!
- UW-La Crosse Foundation Scholarships: Applications due February 1.
- non-resident tuition reduction programs
- credit by exam: Advanced Placement, CLEP, International Baccalaureate (IB), and retroactive credit
- a four year graduation agreement
- acceptance of courses for college credit taken in high school, including through programs such as the College Credit Program (CCP), College in the Schools (CIS), Cooperative Academic Partnership Program (CAPP), Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO), and Early College Credit Program (ECCP).
| Costs | Undergraduate (2 semesters) |
Graduate (2 semesters) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $19,516 | $21,528 |
| International Fees | $500 all students | $500 all students |
| Orientation Fee | $175 new students | $175 new students |
| Housing | $5,456 (based on Eagle Hall) | $6,963 (based on Reuter Hall) |
| Meal Plan (based on the Styker Classic) | $3,054 | $3,054 |
| Health Insurance | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Estimated Total | $32,901 | $36,420 |