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The real 4-year cost of Western Michigan University
Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at Western Michigan University went from $7,928 to $15,298, an average of 4.1% a year.
2008–2027: history and projection
If you pay full sticker
Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.
| Year 1 | $17,242 |
| Year 2 | $17,943 |
| Year 3 | $18,673 |
| Year 4 | $19,433 |
| 4-year total | $73,292 |
Two aid scenarios
4-year out-of-pocket total.
- $10,000/yr flat scholarship
- $33,292
- Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
- 50%-of-tuition scholarship
- $36,886
- Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.
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