Costs for International Students
Proposed Academic Costs / 2013-2014
Last Updated: 21 February 2013
Undergraduates (required 12 or more hours)
| Term | Expense | Cost |
| academic year | Tuition/Fees | $17,494 |
| academic year | Room/Board* | $5,870 |
| full year (9-12 months) | Personal / Miscellaneous | $900-$1,200 |
| full year (12 months) | Medical Insurance | $1,418* |
| Estimated Total** | $24,544 |
Related Information for Undergraduate Students and Exchanges to WCU:
- **$130 Orientation Fee (one-time fee) upon initial arrival
- **$150 International Services Fee (charged to student account each continuing year at WCU)
- All ISEP Exchanges pay only book rental fee of $107 per semester - no other fees
- UNCEP Exchanges pay room, board, insurance if applicable, and book rental, orientation and international services fee
- All other Exchanges only pay room, board, insurance if applicable, and book rental, orientation and international services fee
- * Room/Board based on semester charges for Standard Double Room ($1,816) and Declining Balance ($1,119)
- For F2 / J2 dependents: Add an additional $2,500 to Estimated Total above for each dependent
- All incoming freshmen/degree-seeking undergraduates required to have personal computer
- All incoming freshmen/degree-seeking undergraduates required to choose AYCE meal plan option ($1,524)
- * Medical Insurance costs have already been added into tuition and fees for degree seeking students
- WCU medical insurance mandatory unless student waives out and shows proof of other insurance
Graduates ( 9 or more hours)
| Term | Expense | Cost |
| academic year | Tuition/Fees | $17,698 |
| academic year | Room/Board | $7,880 |
| full year (9-12 months) | Personal / Miscellaneous | $900-$1,200 |
| academic year | Books | $1,000 (approximate) |
| full year (12 months) | Medical Insurance | $1,418* |
| Estimated Total** | $27,758 |
- **$130 Orientation Fee (one-time fee) upon initial arrival
- **$150 International Services Fee (charged to student account each continuing year at WCU)
- Room/Board cost based on 4th Floor / Madison Hall ($2,821) and Declining Balance ($1,119)
- Degree-seeking Graduates required to have personal computer
- For F2 / J2 dependents: Add an additional $2,500 to totals above for each dependent
- NOTE: Off-campus Rent may be more or less than room/board indicated above
- WCU medical insurance mandatory unless student waives out and shows proof of other insurance
- * Medical Insurance costs have already been added into tuition and fees for degree seeking students
Costs of Residence Halls per academic semester:
Costs for WCU Meal Plans
Link to current meal plans for 2012-2013
Link to Dining with WCU meal offerings