Tuition and Fees

Undergraduate Expenses for 2012-2013

The tuition and fees below include full-time tuition, textbook rental, student health services, new student registration fee, student activity fee, a double room and 14 meals each week.

Grand Total*
Per Semester
Yearly Total
Wisconsin Resident
$7,036 $14,072
Minnesota Resident
$7,214 $14,428
Midwest Student Exchange
$8,611 $17,222
Return to Wisconsin
$9,089 $18,178
Other Non-Resident
$10,823 $21,646


*NOTE: In considering total expenses for an academic year, you should budget what will be needed for expenses beyond room, board and tuition/fees. Currently, the Office of Financial Aid estimates the average student will need approximately $2,200 for personal expenses, $1,100 - $2,200 for transportation, and $350 for educational supplies and additional books. Whether you will need this additional amount would be governed by your individual needs and spending habits.

Graduate Expenses for 2012-2013

The table below is only an estimate and includes full-time tuition, textbooks and estimated travel costs. Some students would also need to plan for housing and meal costs. Estimated costs are available at the Financial Aid web page.

Please note that the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and the School Psychology graduate programs have different tuition rates. You can find actual tuition rates by visiting the Accounts Receivable web page.

Student Residency
Per Semester
Yearly Total
Wisconsin Resident
$6,131 $12,262
Minnesota Resident
$6,326
$12,652
Other Non-Resident
$12,502
$25,012

Based on Estimated Cost of Attendance calculated by the UWRF Financial Aid Office.


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