by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up the current tuition and fees at Western Governors University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Western Governors University stood at $8,658 a year for undergraduate students. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
Of that total, required fees amounted to $478; the rest is tuition itself.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,180 |
| Fees | $478 |
| Total | $8,658 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much would Western Governors University cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For some context, here is how Western Governors University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In UT | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Western Governors University comes in lower than most schools.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the Western Governors University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Take a look at how tuition at Western Governors University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,162 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,404 |
| One Year Ago | $7,710 |
| Most Recent Year | $8,180 |
This chart shows the way tuition at WGU has moved over recent reported years.
From the prior year, tuition increased 6.1%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $9,185 for the upcoming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 5.14%, putting next year’s cost near $9,103.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $9,103 |
| In 2 Years | $9,570 |
| In 3 Years | $10,061 |
| In 4 Years | $10,578 |
| In 5 Years | $11,121 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $39,312.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For a closer look at aid at Western Governors University, check out the Western Governors University Financial Aid page.
