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 myWSU. Cost of attendance varies between each student.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
| Undergraduate | Residents | Non-Residents |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Costs | ||
| Tuition & S&A Fees | $6,305 | $15,140 |
| Mandatory Fees | $215 | $215 |
| Indirect Costs | ||
| Housing | $5,423 | $5,423 |
| Food | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| Books & Supplies | $450 | $450 |
| Transportation | $858 | $858 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $984 | $984 |
| Loan Fees | Varies** | Varies** |
| COA Semester Total (Estimated) | $17,435 | $26,270 |
| COA Year Total (Estimated) | $34,870 | $52,540 |
| Per-Credit Tuition Charge (1-10 Credits) - Minimum 2 Credit Charge | $630.50 | $1,514 |
| Per-Credit Additional Hours (19+) | $630.50 | $1,514 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
| Graduate | Residents | Non-Residents |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Costs | ||
| Tuition & S&A Fees | $7,238 | $15,574 |
| Mandatory Fees | $215 | $215 |
| Indirect Costs | ||
| Housing | $5,423 | $5,423 |
| Food | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| Books & Supplies | $567 | $567 |
| Transportation | $858 | $858 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $984 | $984 |
| Loan Fees | Varies** | Varies** |
| COA Semester Total (Estimated) | $18,485 | $26,821 |
| COA Year Total (Estimated) | $36,970 | $53,642 |
| Per-Credit Tuition Charge (1-10 Credits) - Minimum 2 Credit Charge | $723.80 | $1,557.40 |
| Per-Credit Additional Hours (19+) | $723.80 | $1,557.40 |
Nursing Graduate Tuition & Fees
| Graduate Nursing | Residents | Non-Residents |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Costs | ||
| Tuition & S&A Fees | $9,442 | $17,433 |
| Mandatory Fees | $215 | $215 |
| Indirect Costs | ||
| Program Fee | $190 | $190 |
| Housing | $5,423 | $5,423 |
| Food | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| Books & Supplies | $567 | $567 |
| Transportation | $858 | $858 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $984 | $984 |
| Loan Fees | Varies** | Varies** |
| COA Semester Total (Estimated) | $20,879 | $28,870 |
| COA Year Total (Estimated) | $41,758 | $57,740 |
| Per-Credit Tuition Charge (1-10 Credits) - Minimum 2 Credit Charge | $944.20 | $1,743.30 |
| Per-Credit Additional Hours (19+) | $944.20 | $1,743.30 |
Professional Doctor of Nurse Practice majors have a different tuition rate of $12,545/$25,090 for residents and $20,537/$41,074 for non-residents.
Other Fees & Charges
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| WSU Tri-Cities 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 Budget Office Figures. 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 summer.
- 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 WSU Tuition & Expenses webpage.
Payment Options
Washington State University offers several secure ways to pay tuition and mandatory fees. Students are responsible for reviewing their account balance, understanding payment deadlines, and ensuring payment is made on time to avoid late fees or enrollment impacts.
Washington State University provides additional tuition transparency disclosures for resident undergraduate students as required by Washington state law. These disclosures are available on students’ tuition billing statements and through linked transparency resources.
Pay online (recommended)
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/debit 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 (no service fee charged)
- VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express (service fee charged)
WSU accepts payments online via Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover Card with a 2.95%-3.00% service fee charged by the credit card acceptance company which will clearly be displayed at time of payment. Rates may vary depending on card used.
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
- Your canceled check serves as your receipt.
Payments may be mailed or delivered in-person to:
WSU Tri-Cities 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 Academic Calendar.
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:
WSU Tri-Cities Student Accounts
2710 Crimson Way
Richland, WA 99354-1671
Or, send an email to tricities.cashier@wsu.edu.
We will then treat that as a payment on the student’s account and will bill the company.
Payments from outside the United States
Currently WSU offers two ways to send funds from foreign countries to pay your student account charges. With Transfermate and Flywire, you can pay from most countries and territories using many different types of currencies. These are both safe and trusted payment processes that can be tracked by you and WSU each step of the way. The process to make payments internationally needs to be started at least 15 days in advance of the deadline. Go to International Student Payments for more information.
529 College Savings Plans
Many 529 College Savings Plans now support electronic ACH payments, which improve processing time and tracking. Students should confirm digital distribution options with their plan administrator.
Paper checks from 529 College Savings Plans should follow the instructions under Pay by Check and MUST include the student Name and WSU ID number. Payments from 529 plans should be initiated early to ensure timely posting. Processing time varies by plan provider.
Payment Plans
WSU also offers optional, interest-free Payment Plan options that allow eligible students to pay tuition and fees in installments over the term, subject to enrollment deadlines and plan requirements.
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 Cashier’s 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