Undergraduate Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees at Wayne State College are determined by several factors, including: number of credit hours the student is enrolled in; location/instruction mode (on-campus or online); student's degree program; and the course level. Courses numbered 100-499 will be charged at the undergraduate rate and courses numbered 500-799 will be charged at the graduate rate.
2026-27 undergraduate tuition and fee rates
| Campus location / delivery method | Tuition per credit hour | Fees per credit hour | Total rate per credit hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne campus courses (resident or non-resident) | $209.50 | $78.35 | $287.85 |
| Off-campus courses (College Center at South Sioux City, Fremont, Metro Community College in Omaha) | $209.50 | $78.35 | $287.85 |
| Online courses (Criminal Justice, Business Management, Human Resource Management, Supply Chain Management)* | $209.50 | $128.20 | $337.70 |
| Dual credit courses (for high school students)* | $49 |
*For online rates, please note that certain funding may cover only the tuition portion of your bill (not the fees). When reviewing your bill, "waiver eligible" refers to the tuition portion of the online rate that is eligible for a tuition waiver. "Waiver ineligible" refers to the fees portion of the online rate that is not eligible for a tuition waiver.
2026-27 estimated cost of attendance for undergraduate students
On-campus estimates shown below are for a typical undergraduate student taking 15 credit hours per semester for two semesters while living in a standard full occupancy room in Morey Hall with a 225-meal block plan.
| Item | On-campus students | Online students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (30 credit hours) | $6,285 | $6,285 |
| Fees | $2,350.50 | $3,846 |
| Food Plan | $4,950 | N/A |
| Housing (Standard room - Morey Hall) | $4,870 | N/A |
| Total estimated direct costs | $18,455.50 | $10,131 |
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2025-26 undergraduate tuition rates
| Campus location / delivery method | Rate per credit hour |
|---|---|
| Wayne campus courses (resident or non-resident) | $201.90 |
| College Center campus courses (resident or non-resident) | $201.90 |
| Online courses (Criminal Justice, Business Management, Human Resource Management, Supply Chain Management) | $325.50* |
| Dual credit courses (for high school students) | $49* |
*Online and dual credit rates are inclusive of tuition and fees
2025-26 estimated cost of attendance for undergraduate students
On-campus estimates shown below are for a typical undergraduate student taking 15 credit hours per semester for two semesters while living in a standard double occupancy room in Morey Hall with a 225-meal block plan.
| Item | On-campus students | Online students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (30 credit hours) | $6,057 | 9,765* |
| Fees | $2,350.50 | N/A |
| Food Plan | $4,830 | N/A |
| Housing (Standard room - Morey Hall) | $4,870 | N/A |
| Total estimated direct costs | $18,107.50 | $9,765 |
*For online rates, please note that certain funding may cover only the tuition portion of your bill (not the fees). When reviewing your bill, "waiver eligible" refers to the tuition portion of the online rate that is eligible for a tuition waiver. "Waiver ineligible" refers to the fees portion of the online rate that is not eligible for a tuition waiver.
Breakdown of student fees
Wayne campus fees
The following fees are for students taking courses on campus at Wayne. These fees are billed directly to your student account.
| Fee type | Amount | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| College support fee | $65.80 per credit hour | Capital improvements, facility maintenance, technology, and general support |
| Student health fee | $6.30 per credit hour | Enables WSC to provide students with general physical and mental health care assistance and first aid |
| Student activity fee | $6.25 per credit hour | Designated for student activities, which are managed by student groups. The Student Senate distributes these funds annually. |
Extended campus fee
This is for students taking courses at a campus other than Wayne, such as the College Center in South Sioux City and Metropolitan Community College in Omaha.
| Fee type | Amount | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Extended campus fee | $78.35 per credit hour | This includes capital improvements, facility maintenance, technology, and general support. |
Other fees
| Fee type | Amount | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Course and lab fees | Varies. See course descriptions in the catalog for details. | Some courses may be assessed a lab fee (e.g., science labs) or other course fee (e.g., private music lessons). These fees support the purchase of instrumental equipment or materials and/or pay extraordinary operating costs related to offering the courses. They are included on your billing statement along with tuition and fees. |
| International student enrollment fee | $100 | A one-time fee for all new incoming international students |
| Late payment fee | 2% (max $100) | This late fee is assessed to bills not paid in full, or those where an acceptable payment arrangement has not been made by the due date. |
| Library replacement fee | $40 (per item) + item cost | A processing charge for materials and labor associated with replacing overdue library materials. Fee is removed if the item is returned. |
| Music locker rental | $10 per semester | Cost to rent a locker for instrument storage |
| Music instrument rental | $10 per semester | Cost to rent an instrument |
| New student orientation | $125 | A one-time fee for incoming freshmen |
| Reinstatement fee | $100 | Re-enrollment fee after having previously withdrawn from college |
| Returned check fee | $30 | A fee you're assessed if your check payment bounces or can't go through (writing a bad check) |
| Student ID (Cat Card) replacement | $25 | Students who lose or damange their Cat Cards will be assessed this fee to cover the cost of a replacement. |
| Transcripts | $5 | Cost to order your official transcript |
Indirect costs
You may incur the following estimated indirect costs below while attending Wayne State College. These costs are not billed to your student account.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,624 |
| Transportation | $2,476 |
| Personal expenses | $1,548 |
| Undergraduate loan fees | $38 |
