WGU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,452

Cost of attendance at Western Governors University in 2022 for students from Utah.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Utah's average	$6,668
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,452

Cost of attendance at Western Governors University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Utah's average	$19,595
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Western Governors University was $10,336. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at WGU

WGU net price calculator

$10,336

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Utah and nationwide.

Utah's average	$11,723
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of WGU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$10,336	$1,550 (18%)	$10,714	$11,447	$11,071	$14,374	$14,652
2021	$8,786	$1,001 (13%)	$9,283	$8,387	$12,942	$13,790
2020	$7,785	--	$8,104	$8,522	$10,135	$12,609	$12,970
2017	$9,115	$448 (5%)	$9,944	$10,357	$10,853	$12,358
2016	$8,667	$43	$8,572	$9,542	$10,401	$12,241	$13,270
2015	$8,624	$1,434 (14%)	$7,525	$10,484	$11,519	$13,195	$13,270
2014	$10,058	--	$9,133	$10,970	$11,315	$14,470	$14,470

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Western Governors University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$14,652	No change	$7,452	$7,000	$200
2021	$14,652	$512 (4%)	$7,452	$7,000	$200
2020	$14,140	$270 (2%)	$6,940	$7,000	$200
2019	$13,870	$600 (5%)	$6,670	$7,000	$200
2018	$13,270	No change	$6,070	$7,000	$200
2017	$13,270	No change	$6,070	$7,000	$200
2016	$13,270	No change	$6,070	$7,000	$200
2015	$13,270	No change	$6,070	$7,000	$200
2014	$13,270	$1,200 (8%)	$6,070	$7,000	$200
2013	$14,470	--	$6,070	$7,500	$900

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: WGU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $200.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, WGU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: N/A

If living off-campus, with family: $700

If living off-campus, not with family: $1,000
How much is WGU application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $65 and $65 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: WGU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Western Governors University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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