UWO Tuition & Cost

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How Much Does It Cost to Attend?

In State Wisconsin Resident Sticker Price

$23,913

Out of State Resident Sticker Price

$31,827

Breakdown

In State Costs for University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
  • Tuition $8,532
  • Books and Supplies $1,000
  • Other Fees $1,471
  • Room and Board $9,410
  • Budget for Other Expenses $3,500
  • Total One Year Cost $23,913

In-State Tuition

In-state tuition at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh for undergraduate students residing in Wisconsin is $8,532. Room and board charges total $9,410 per year. Students will also need to budget for books and supplies, which typically amount to $1,000 annually. Other administrative or academic fees are $1,471 for the year. Additionally, students should plan an estimated $3,500 for other miscellaneous expenses throughout the year. In sum, residents attending University of Wisconsin Oshkosh full time should expect a total annual cost of $23,913.

Out-of-State Tuition

Undergraduate tuition at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is $16,446 for out-of-state students. Additionally, out-of-state students are charged $9,410 for room and board, $1,000 for textbooks and educational resources, plus fees of $1,471. Students are advised to budget $3,500 for other expenses. When these costs are combined, annual out-of-state charges total $31,827. This figure is 33.1% higher than what Wisconsin residents pay.

Housing Costs

On campus room and board is provided by the school at a cost of $9,410 per academic year. Students electing to live off campus elsewhere in Oshkosh should budget at least this amount.

Books and Supplies

The estimated annual cost for books and educational supplies is $1,000.

Other Living Expenses

If living on-campus, students should budget for $3,500 in additional living expenses. Off-campus students should budget for $3,500 in other miscellaneous living expenses.

All price data is sourced from the IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025.

Net Price

The average reported annual net price for University of Wisconsin Oshkosh for students receiving grants or scholarship aid was $12,500* in 2023/2024. Net price includes tuition and required fees, books and supplies, and average cost for room and board and other expenses.

Average Net Price 2023/2024

$12,500

Below is the average net price by student family income.

Net Price by Income University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Family Income Net Price Paid
$0 to $30,000$9,236
$30,001 to $48,000$9,654
$48,001 to $75,000$11,601
$75,001 to $110,000$16,853
$110,000+$19,223

The net price provides a more realistic estimate of the true cost of attending University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, once common grants and scholarships have been taken into account. It's important to note that your net price will fluctuate based on factors such as family income, assets and individual financial need. Net price is the out-of-pocket total cost that students end up paying or financing though student loans.

*Reported Average Annual Net Price for students receiving grant or scholarship aid reported to the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2023/2024. Financial aid is only available to those who qualify. Consult this school's net price calculator for further understanding of your potential net price.

Note that for colleges with no reported on-campus room and board, the average net price has been increased to account for living expenses. This number may not only reflect the net price paid to the school for tuition.

Financial Aid

51% of full-time undergrad University of Wisconsin Oshkosh received financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, fellowships from the institution or from Federal, State or local government agencies. This aid averaged $6,605 per student during the 2023/2024 school year. Grant and scholarship aid does not need to be paid back.

Pell Grants

30 percent of students received aid in the form of Pell Grants from the U.S. Federal Government. The average Pell Grant awarded for 2023/2024 was $5,098. To apply for a Pell Grant to attend University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, the first step is to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Student Loans

42% of students received Federal Student Loans averaging $4,805 and 7% of undergrads took out private student loans averaging $11,075.

Financial Aid University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Type Avg./Student Students Receiving
Total Grant and Scholarship Aid $6,605 51%
Institutional Grants and Scholarships $3,316 29%
Pell Grants $5,098 30%
Other Federal Grants $948 13%
State and Local Grants $2,177 34%
Federal Student Loans $4,805 42%
Other Student Loans $11,075 7%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2023/2024

Financial Aid Mix - $23,913 In-State Total Cost

CollegeSimply has modeled example payment coverage for the annual in-state tuition and living expenses of $23,913. Breakdown is based on average grant aid and federal loan aid which will vary based on your family income.

Grants 32%
Loans 24%
Out of Pocket 44%

Grants and Scholarships

32% - $6,605

Money granted to you by the U.S. Department of Education, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh or other organizations. These are not loans and do not need to be repaid.

Federal Student Loans

24% - $4,805

Low interest student loans funded by the U.S. Department of Education. This amount will need to be repaid.

Out of Pocket Cost

44% - $9,003

Covered by family savings, work or private student loans which you will have to repay.

Student Loans

To gauge a more realistic picture of what it really could cost you out of pocket to go to University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, we've modeled a ten year student loan with an original principal value of $50,000. The loan balance of $50,000 is a four year multiple of the $12,500 average net price. This is a estimate of what you could owe upon graduation if you were to qualify for average financial aid and what a degree really may cost. Should you not qualify for financial aid, you may owe significantly more when you graduate. Based on these assumptions, a monthly repayment of $568 could be required to pay off your student loan. The total of all payments including interest would sum $68,189.86.

Please note that financial aid is not guaranteed and is only available for qualifying students. Federal Student Loans are not grants and must be repaid with interest. The current Stafford loan interest rate is 6.52%.

Example student loan for University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Example Loan $50,000
Stafford Loan Interest Rate 6.52%
Time to Pay Off Student Loan 10 years
Example Monthly Payment $568.25
Total Interest Paid $18,189.86
Sum of All Loan Payments $68,189.86

Student Loan Affordability

In order to afford student loan payments and still meet all your other costs of living, it is recommended not to borrow more than you can pay back using 10% of your monthly income earned after graduation. If you're considering attending University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, should consider if it will be realistic to make the post graduation loan payments based on your expected salary.

Using the 10% of salary threshold, an annual income of $68,189.86 would be needed to afford a $568.25 monthly payment in the example $50,000.00 loan modeled above. This assumes a repayment over 10 years. You can change the terms of this example loan using the student loan calculator below. View statistics about University of Wisconsin Oshkosh student loan debt and graduate salaries under student outcomes.

Projected 4 Year Degree Price

4 Year Sticker Price

$95,652
Projected degree price by year for University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Year Wisconsin Residents Non Residents
1 $23,913 $31,827
2 $25,484 $33,918
3 $27,159 $36,147
4 $28,944 $38,523

Based on published tuition prices, we estimate the current cost of a 4 year bachelor's degree and living expenses at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh to be $95,652 - assuming graduation in normal time. The estimation assumes a 6.6% annual increase over the next 4 years which has been the recent trend for this school.

Tuition Details

Credit Hour Cost and Price per Class

Credit Hour and Class Costs at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Price Per Credit 3 Credit Class 4 Credit Class
Wisconsin Residents $284 $852 $1,136
Out of State Residents $613 $1,839 $2,452

Estimated cost for a class at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh based on published credit hour prices. Note that not all schools allow single class enrollment. These prices should be used for comparison purposes as to how much it may cost to take a class at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh versus other colleges.

Tuition Payment Plans Available

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Payment Plans
Tuition Payment Plan Yes
Prepaid Tuition Plan No
Alternative Tuition Plan Yes
Guaranteed Tuition Plan No

Tuition History

Historical in-state and out-of-state tuition and price increases for University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.

Tuition history for University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Year In-State Out-of-state Annual Increase
2023 $6,806 $14,719 6%
2022 $6,422 $13,995 0%
2021 $6,422 $13,995 0%
2020 $6,422 $13,995 0%
2019 $6,422 $13,995 0%
2018 $6,422 $13,995 0%
2017 $6,422 $13,995 0%
2016 $6,422 $13,995 0%
2015 $6,422 $13,995 0%
2014 $6,422 $13,995 0%
2013 $6,422 $13,995

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=240365.

Last updated: August 2026