2024 Tuition and Comparison Chart

The following chart visualizes the WGU's 2024 tuition & fees and compares to similar schools by school type, level, and location.

2024 Tuition & fees

The 2024 undergraduate tuition & fees at Western Governors University are $8,300 on average over undergraduate programs. The undergraduate tuition & fees have increased by 3.62% from last year.
The 2024 graduate tuition & fees are $8,856 on average. The graduate tuition & fees have increased by 4.88% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over the last 5 years.
2024 Western Governors University Tuition & fees
YearUndergraduateGraduate
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
2020$6,380 $290$6,380 $290
2021$6,380 $290$6,380 $290
2022$7,162 $290$7,162 $290
2023$7,404 $606$7,404 $606
2024$7,710 $590$7,710 $590

Living Costs

The 2024 average living cost is $9,100 including room & board and other living expenses.
The living cost at the school has increased by 30.00% from last year.
The following table and chart show the living costs changes over the last 5 years.
2024 Living Costs(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2020$6,000$1,000
2021$6,000$1,000
2022$6,000$1,000
2023$6,000$1,000
2024$8,100$1,000

Books & Supplies Costs Trends Chart

The 2024 average cost for purchasing books & supplies is $200 at Western Governors University. The books & supplies cost stays same as last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 books & supplies costs and the trends over the last 5 years.
Western Governors University 2024 Books & Supplies Costs
YearBooks & Supplies Costs
2020$200
2021$200
2022$200
2023$200
2024$200