Cost Basics
Start 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?
Cost Basics Contents
Green Bay Campus First-year & Transfer Students
The cost per credit is about $348. 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, Green Bay campus.
Tuition & Fees*
| Tuition Rate | Cost |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin Resident | $8,700 |
| Minnesota Resident** | $10,258 |
| Midwest Tuition Rate*** | $12,263 |
| Michigan Compact/Upper Michigan Resident^ | $8,700 |
| Out-of-state/Non-Resident | $17,288 |
Other Expenses
| Other Expenses | Cost |
|---|---|
| Housing | $4,542 |
| Meal plan | $3,240 |
| Books/Supplies (estimated) | $800 |
| Parking (optional) | $210 |
| First-year student fee | $217 |
*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.
**Minnesota Reciprocity rate subject to change; 2023-2024 rate shown
***Midwest Tuition Rate applies to students residing in the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio and South Dakota.
^Students who reside in the 15 counties of Upper Michigan are eligible for Wisconsin resident rates under the Michigan Compact or the Upper Michigan Award.
Manitowoc & Sheboygan Costs
At the 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 annual costs for tuition and fees at UW-Green Bay, Manitowoc & Sheboygan campuses for a student pursuing an associate's degree full time, taking 100 & 200 level courses. The cost per credit for a Wisconsin Resident student is about $275.
Associates Tuition & Fees
| Method | In Person | Online | Hybrid (In Person + Online)* |
| Wisconsin Resident | $6,600 | $6,900 | $8,670 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Resident | $5,947 | $6,900 | $7,669 |
| Midwest Tuition Rate** | $9,686 | $6,900 | $10,990 |
| Michigan Compact/Upper Michigan Resident*** | $6,600 | $6,900 | $8,670 |
| Out-of-state/Non-Resident | $14,678 | $6,900 | $14,730 |
Other Expenses
| Other Expenses | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books/Supplies (estimated) | $800 |
| First-year student fee | $217 |
If you're pursuing your Bachelor's Degree
Below is an estimate of the annual costs for tuition and fees at the Manitowoc or Sheboygan campus 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 about $315.
Bachelor's Tuition & Fees
| Method | In Person | Online | Hybrid (In Person + Online)* |
| Wisconsin Resident | $7,550 | $8,150 | $10,215 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Resident** | $7,728 | $8,150 | $9,691 |
| Midwest Tuition Rate*** | $11,112 | $8,150 | $12,900 |
| Michigan Compact/Upper Michigan Resident^ | $7,550 | $8,150 | $10,215 |
| Out-of-state/Non-Resident | $16,138 | $8,150 | $16,670 |
Other Expenses
| Other Expenses | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books/Supplies (estimated) | $800 |
| First-year student fee | $217 |
*Based on 3 in-person courses and 2 online courses.
**Minnesota Reciprocity rate subject to change; 2023-2024 rate shown
***Midwest Tuition Rate applies to students residing in the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio and South Dakota.
^Students who reside in the 15 counties of Upper Michigan are eligible for Wisconsin resident rates under the Michigan Compact or the Upper Michigan Award.
Cost per Credit: In-Person & 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 Manitowoc and Sheboygan, visit the Student Billing Resources website.
| Total Credits per Semester | Wisconsin Resident | Minnesota Resident* | Midwest Tuition Rate** | Michigan Compact/ Upper Michigan Resident*** | Non-Resident | Online° |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 credits | $1,088 | $1,282 | $1,533 | $1,088 | $2,161 | $1,163 |
| 6 credits | $2,175 | $2,564 | $3,066 | $2,175 | $4,322 | $2,325 |
| 9 credits | $3,263 | $3,847 | $4,598 | $3,263 | $6,483 | $3,488 |
| 12-18 credits | $4,350 | $5,129 | $6,131 | $4,350 | $8,644 | $4,650^ |
°For students taking courses entirely online, there is a $25 per credit fee for each credit between 12 and 18 credits.
*Minnesota Reciprocity rate subject to change; 2023-2024 rate shown.
**Midwest tuition Rate applies to students residing in the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio and South Dakota.
***Students who reside in the 15 counties of Upper Michigan are eligible for Wisconsin resident rates under the Michigan Compact or the Upper Michigan Award.
^Additional $25/credit for each credit above 12 credits for distance education fee
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