Tuition and housing costs

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Undergraduate Overview 2023-24

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

Estimated 2023-24 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 ? $9,773 $10,875 $18,681  $12,925 $14,815 $9,773/$10,875
Housing ?
traditional double
$4,423 $4,423 $4,423 $4,423

$4,423

0
Food
Stryker Classic (19 per week) ?
$2,922 $2,922 $2,922  $2,922 $2,922 0
TOTALS
divide in half for per semester costs
$17,118 $18,220
$26,026  $20,270 $22,160 $9,773/$10,875

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 2022-23 year is currently available.  The application for 2023-24 should be available in March 2023. 

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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.

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UW-La Crosse offers several additional options to help students and families control the cost of attending college, including:

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Costs  Undergraduate
(2 semesters)
Graduate
(2 semesters)

ESL Institute
(2 semesters)

16 credits each semester

ESL

On-Line 

Tuition and Fees $18,137 $20,160 $11,124

$293.75 per credit

$25 registration fee per term

$2 Canvas fee per credit

International Fees $350 all students $350 all students $350 all students $350 all students
Orientation Fee $175 new students $175 new students $175 new students $175 new students
Housing $4,907 (based on Eagle Hall) $6,311 (based on Reuter Hall) $4,907 (based on Eagle Hall) N/A
Meal Plan (based on the Eagle) $2,674 $2,674 $2,674 N/A
Health Insurance $1,754 $1,754 $1,472 N/A
Personal Expenses $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 N/A
Estimated Total $29,997 $33,424 $22,702 varies based on number of credits