Cost To Attend
General Information

While the overall costs of attending college vary with each student, there are certain costs which can be anticipated.

ESTIMATED 2008-09 costs for new full time undergraduate students are:

Student Base Budget WI Resident MN Resident Non-Resident Commuter
Tuition / Fees $   6,680 $   7,200 $  14,250 $   6,680
Room* 3,130 3,130 3,130 0
Food 2,290 2,290 2,290 2,290
Books & Supplies** 300 300 300 300
Transportation 775 775 775 775
Personal/Misc./Clothing 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
TOTALS $  15,175 $ 15,695 $  22,745 $ 12,045

The cost of transportation for out-of-state students will vary depending on the student's home state.

* Residents of Reuter Hall will have additional room costs.

Minnesota residents can attend under the reciprocity program. However, they must file an "Application for Reciprocity Fee Status" prior to the start of their classes. Applications are available at your high school guidance office, the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, and at the Cashier's Office, 121 Graff Main Hall.

** A book rental fee is included in the figure for tuition/fees listed above. This fee covers the cost of renting all basic textbooks. The $300 books/supplies charge above approximately covers the cost of paperback books, lab manuals, notebooks, and various other supplies that may be required for some classes.

UW-La Crosse Fee and Billing Information

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