Welcome to Washington state! As a nonresident student you'll fit right in on campus. Students come from all over the country to attend WSU Vancouver. Apply early! WSU Vancouver accepts qualified applicants on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Nonresident tuition
- Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
- Oregon residents:
- Residency
- Housing
Nonresident tuition
| Tuition | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate students | $28,496 |
| Graduate students | $29,309 |
Check out Tuition and Affordability and Semester Tuition and Fees for additional information about nonresident tuition expenses.
Pell Grant eligible? The amount of your grants will cover only part of your nonresident tuition.
Western Undergraduate Exchange
With the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE), an out-of-state student may receive an $11,000 award, renewable for up to an additional three years.
Oregon residents:
PDX Tuition Advantage
The PDX Tuition Advantage offers residents of Oregon's Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties reduced tuition, equal to in-state rates. Enroll as an undergraduate degree-seeking student and you may be eligible to save almost $15,000 a year, renewable for three years.
PDX Tuition Advantage requirements
Border Bill
The State of Washington's Border Bill allows Oregon residents who live in specified counties, or who have recently moved to Washington from those counties, to attend WSU Vancouver part-time (8 credits or less per semester) and pay resident tuition rates.
Establish residency
Thinking about becoming a Washington resident? Learn about the process and deadlines for establishing residency for tuition-paying purposes.
Questions about your residency status or paying for college?
For answers, contact the Cougar Center at 360-546-9779 or van.admissions@wsu.edu.
Looking for housing?
WSU Vancouver does not offer housing on campus. Explore the Campus Bulletin Board for Housing, or visit other online resources, such as the Columbian and Oregonian newspapers.
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