Graduate Studies

2025-2026 Academic Year Cost of Study for International Students

All international students must provide proof of funding for one academic year to study in person at WIU.

No financial proof is required for students studying entirely online.

The following are esimated costs based on anticipated tuition rates.   

Last updated March 2025

Undergraduate (based on 15 hours per semester, 30 per year)

  • Tuition & Fees*:  $21,250
  • Room & Board**: $11,700
  • Other***: $4,150
  • Total Estimated Cost: $37,100

Transfer Undergraduate (based on 15 hours per semester, 30 per year)

  • Tuition & Fees*:  $21,250
  • Room & Board**: $8,250
  • Other***: $4,000
  • Total Estimated Cost in US Dollars: $33,500

Graduate (based on 9 hours per semester, 18 per year)

  • Tuition & Fees*: $15,730
  • Room & Board**: $8,820
  • Other***: $4,400
  • Total Estimated Cost BEFORE SCHOLARSHIPS in US Dollars: $28,950
  • Graduate scholarship of $4,000 for 3.0 GPA - $24,950
  • Assistantships are merit based and highly competitive.

*Amounts are subject to change without notice by action of the WIU Board of Trustees.

**Based on double room occupancy

***Includes insurance, books and miscellaneous expenses

Dependents

If you plan to bring your spouse or child(ren) with you, add approximately $8,200 per year for the living costs of a spouse and $4,100 per year per child.

Payments

Payment should be made through one of the options listed on the BIlling and Receivables' website.