Cost Basics

Starting with the Basics

The basics are just that, a base cost

This will give you an idea of your direct charges due to the university. Your base costs can depend on a number of factors, like the campus you are attending and the degree you are pursuing. Let’s take a look at these estimated costs. Questions?

Green Bay Campus First-year and Transfer Students

The cost per credit is about $330. Please note, online courses have a $25 per credit distance education fee. Review online learner costs below.

Below is an estimate of annual costs for tuition, fees and expenses at the UW-Green Bay main campus.

	Wisconsin Resident	Minnesota Resident	Midwest Student Exchange Program**	Michigan Compact or Upper Michigan Resident***	Non-Resident
Educational Costs
Tuition & fees	$7,874	$9,256	$11,024	$7,874	$16,092
Books & supplies	$800	$800	$800	$800	$800
Total Estimated Educational Costs	$8,674	$10,056	$11,824	$8,674	$16,892
Other Costs
Meal plan	$3,050	$3,050	$3,050	$3,050	$3,050
First-year student housing	$4,275	$4,275	$4,275	$4,275	$4,275
Parking (optional)	$200	$200	$200	$200	$200
First-year student fee	$212	$212	$212	$212	$212
Total estimated cost of attendance for direct costs*	$16,411	$18,377	$19,561	$16,411	$24,629

*Additional fees may apply, including online course fees, first year student program fees, and testing fees. For more information about additional fees, please contact (920) 465-2111.
**Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP) rates apply for students residing in the following states: Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and Ohio.
***Student who reside in Menominee County, Michigan are eligible for Wisconsin resident rates under the Michigan Compact. Students who demonstrate previous success in high school or post-secondary institution that reside in the remaining 14 counties in Upper Michigan (Alger, Baraga, Chippewa, Delta, Dickinson, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, Luce, Mackinac, Marquette, Menominee, Ontonagon, Schoolcraft) for at least one year prior to enrollment will be eligible for the Upper Michigan Phoenix Award.

Marinette, Manitowoc & Sheboygan Costs

At the Marinette, Manitowoc and Sheboygan campuses, you have the option to pursue an associate degree or a bachelor’s degree. Your tuition costs on these campuses will depend on the degree you are planning to pursue.

If you're pursuing your Associate Degree

Below is an estimate of the costs for tuition and fees at UW-Green Bay, Marinette campus for the annual year for a student pursuing an associate's degree full time. The cost per credit for a Wisconsin Resident student is about $216.

	Wisconsin Resident	Minnesota Resident	Midwest Student Exchange Program**	Michigan Compact or Upper Michigan Resident***	Non-Resident
Tuition & fees	$5,174	$5,434	$7,550	$5,174	$12,746
Books & supplies	$800	$800	$800	$800	$800
First-year student fee	$212	$212	$212	$212	$212
Total estimated cost of attendance for direct costs*	$6,186	$6,446	$8,562	$6,186	$13,758

If you're pursuing your Bachelor's Degree

Below is an estimate of the costs for tuition and fees at the Marinette, Manitowoc or Sheboygan campus for the annual year for a student pursuing a bachelor's degree full time, or taking 300-400 level classes. The cost per credit for a Wisconsin Resident student is $280.

	Wisconsin Resident	Minnesota Resident	Midwest Student Exchange Program**	Michigan Compact or Upper Michigan Resident***	Non-Resident
Tuition & fees	$6,722	$8,689	$9,872	$6,722	$14,940
Books & supplies	$800	$800	$800	$800	$800
First-year student fee	$212	$212	$212	$212	$212
Total estimated cost of attendance for direct costs*	$7,734	$9,701	$10,884	$7,734	$15,952

Cost per Credit - In-Person and Online

This chart may be helpful if you are planning to take a just a few classes during a given term at the Green Bay campus. Because many courses are three credits, you'll see these estimates for each three credit course. For more details about cost per credit in Marinette, Manitowoc and Sheboygan, visit the Student Billing Resources website.

Total Credits per Semester	Wisconsin Resident	Minnesota Resident	Midwest Student Exchange Program*	Michigan Compact or Upper Michigan Resident**	Non-Resident	Online°
1 credit	$328	$409	$460	$328	$670	$353
3 credits	$984	$1,139	$1,378	$984	$2,011	$1,059
6 credits	$1,968	$2,370	$2,756	$1,968	$4,023	$2,118
9 credits	$2,953	$3,416	$4,134	$2,953	$6,034	$3,178
12-18 credits	$3,937	$4,554	$5,511	$3,937	$8,046	$4,237

°For students taking courses entirely online, there is a $25 per credit fee for each credit between 12 and 18 credits.
*Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP) rates apply for students residing in the following states: Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and Ohio.
**Student who reside in Menominee County, Michigan are eligible for Wisconsin resident rates under the Michigan Compact. Students who demonstrate previous success in high school or post-secondary institution that reside in the remaining 14 counties in Upper Michigan (Alger, Baraga, Chippewa, Delta, Dickinson, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, Luce, Mackinac, Marquette, Menominee, Ontonagon, Schoolcraft) for at least one year prior to enrollment will be eligible for the Upper Michigan Phoenix Award.

UW-Green Bay admissions staff Vicki Villarreal.

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