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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?

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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.


Wisconsin ResidentMinnesota ResidentMidwest
Tuition Rate**
Michigan Compact/
Upper Michigan Resident***
Out-of-state/
Non-Resident
Tuition & fees*$8,342$10,258$11,633$8,342$16,930

Living ExpensesOther Expenses
Housing$4,410Books/Supplies (estimated)$800
Meal plan$3,200Parking (optional)$200

First-year student fee$212

*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 Tuition Rate applies to students residing in the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio and South Dakota.
***Student who reside in the 15 counties of Upper Michgan are eligible for Wisconsin resident rates under the Michigan Compact or the Upper Michigan 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, taking 100 & 200 level courses. The cost per credit for a Wisconsin Resident student is about $242.


Wisconsin ResidentMinnesota ResidentMidwest
Tuition Rate**
Michigan Compact/
Upper Michigan Resident***
Out-of-state/
Non-Resident
In Person$5,818$5,818$8,422$5,818$13,642
Online$6,418$6,418$6,418$6,418$6,418
Hybrid
(In Person + Online)*
$7,420$7,420$10,675$7,420$17,201

Other ExpensesBooks/Supplies (estimated)$800First-year student fee$212

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 about $300.


Wisconsin ResidentMinnesota ResidentMidwest
Tuition Rate**
Michigan Compact/
Upper Michigan Resident***
Out-of-state/
Non-Resident
In Person$7,192$9,107$10,482$7,192$15,778
Online$7,792$9,707$7,792$7,792$7,792
Hybrid
(In-Person + Online)*
$9,137$11,531$13,250$9,137$19,871

Other ExpensesBooks/Supplies (estimated)$800First-year student fee$212

*Based on 3 in-person courses and 2 online courses.
**Midwest Tuition Rate applies to students residing in the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio and South Dakota.
***Student who reside in the 15 counties of Upper Michgan are eligible for Wisconsin resident rates under the Michigan Compact or the Upper Michigan Award.


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 SemesterWisconsin ResidentMinnesota ResidentMidwest
Tuition Rate*
Michigan Compact/
Upper Michigan Resident**
Non-ResidentOnline°
1 credit$348$427$485$328$705$373
3 credits$1,043$1,282$1,454$1,043$2,116$1,118
6 credits$2,085$2,564$2,908$2,085$4,232$2,235
9 credits$3,128$3,847$4,362$3,128$6,349$3,353
12-18 credits$4,171$5,129$5,816$4,171$8,465$4,471

°For students taking courses entirely online, there is a $25 per credit fee for each credit between 12 and 18 credits.
*Midwest tuition Rate applies to students residing in the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio and South Dakota.
**Student who reside in the 15 counties of Upper Michgan are eligible for Wisconsin resident rates under the Michigan Compact or the Upper Michigan Award.


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