Paying for Western Governors University

	Undergraduate	Graduate
2024 Tuition & Fee	$8,300 3.62%	$8,856 4.88%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Western Governors University (WGU) is $8,300 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,856. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $34,962.

40% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $4,580. It could cover 55.18% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $13,020 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

WGU's 4-year tuition is $37,480, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $80,242.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Western Governors University is $8,300. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 3.62% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $34,962.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,600 , a 3.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.

WGU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$8,010	$7,000
2023-2024	$8,300	$9,100
Change % 2023-2024	3.62%	30.00%
2024-2025	$8,600	$11,830

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $8,856. The graduate tuition has been risen by 4.88% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,758.

The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $9,288 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 4.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.

WGU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$8,444	$7,000
2023-2024	$8,856	$9,100
Change % 2023-2024	4.88%	30.00%
2024-2025	$9,288	$11,830

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at WGU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at WGU is $37,480.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

WGU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$8,708	$9,135	$9,584	$10,054	$37,480
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$9,135	$9,584	$10,054	$10,548	$39,320
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$9,584	$10,054	$10,548	$11,065	$41,251
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$10,054	$10,548	$11,065	$11,609	$43,276
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$10,548	$11,065	$11,609	$12,179	$45,401

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $80,242.

WGU 4 Years COA
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$18,533	$19,515	$20,551	$21,643	$80,242
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$19,515	$20,551	$21,643	$22,794	$84,503
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$20,551	$21,643	$22,794	$24,006	$88,994
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$21,643	$22,794	$24,006	$25,285	$93,727
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$22,794	$24,006	$25,285	$26,632	$98,716

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 40% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $61,922.

WGU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$13,953	$14,935	$15,971	$17,063	$61,922
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$14,935	$15,971	$17,063	$18,214	$66,183
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$15,971	$17,063	$18,214	$19,426	$70,674
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$17,063	$18,214	$19,426	$20,705	$75,407
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$18,214	$19,426	$20,705	$22,052	$80,396

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Western Governors University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.

Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to WGU
	In-State	Out-of-State
Western Governors University	$8,300
Brigham Young University	$6,496
Independence University	$16,600
Ensign College	$3,888
Westminster University	$41,416
Midwives College of Utah	$8,256