WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
I can earn a degree sooner than I thought
BEGIN TODAY
Start or complete your application today. Your education is calling!
Competency-Based Education Is Breaking Tradition
What is competency-based education? Simply put, it means that rather than tracking the time you spend in a classroom, it’s all about the skills and comprehension you can show. We want you to utilize your knowledge, capitalize on your experience, and follow the best process for your own learning.
Use What You Know to Graduate Faster
Competency-learning education is all about what you know, not how long you have been in school. If you can learn faster, spend more time on schoolwork, or lean on knowledge you already have from previous work or school experience, you can accelerate through your courses.
Earn Your Degree for about Half the Cost of Other Universities*
You pay tuition per six-month term, not per course or credit. So when you move faster through your courses, you also lower your total bill!
WGU students pay about half the tuition,* and end up with half the debt of the national average.**
- Low, flat-rate tuition.
- Graduate faster and with less debt.
- Financial aid and scholarships available.
- Online education with supportive faculty.
- VA and military benefits accepted.
- Great return on investment.
- All course materials for a low, flat fee.
*WGU average annual bachelor’s tuition rates are 47% lower than the national average, compared to national rates reported by the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Systems in 2023. WGU average rate does not include rates for WGU Bachelor of Science, Nursing Prelicensure program.
**WGU undergraduate students have approximately half the debt at graduation compared to the national average, according to the Institute for College Access and Success (2022).
Undergraduate
Most undergraduate programs
$3,755 - $4,365
Graduate
School of Education graduate programs
$4,125
Graduate
School of Technology graduate programs (except Cybersecurity)
$4,040
Graduate
School of Business graduate programs
$4,755
Graduate
Leavitt School of Health graduate programs
$4,995
Tuition rates effective September 1, 2024. Costs are per six-month term. Tuition covers unlimited courses per term.
All programs: $200 per-term Resource Fee covers e-textbooks and learning resources. Program fees and other fees: Some programs have small per-term or one-time fees specific to that program's costs. Your Enrollment Counselor can provide more information.
Undergraduate
Most undergraduate programs
$3,755 - $4,365
Graduate
School of Education graduate programs
$4,125
Graduate
School of Technology graduate programs (except Cybersecurity)
$4,040
Graduate
School of Business graduate programs
$4,755
Graduate
Leavitt School of Health graduate programs
$4,995
Tuition rates effective September 1, 2024. Costs are per six-month term. Tuition covers unlimited courses per term.
All programs: $200 per-term Resource Fee covers e-textbooks and learning resources. Program fees and other fees: Some programs have small per-term or one-time fees specific to that program's costs. Your Enrollment Counselor can provide more information.
Your Degree Is Closer than You Think
New students can begin their term on the first of any month. So you can start when you’re ready, rather than rushing (or waiting) for fall or spring enrollment.
DON'T WAIT ANY LONGER
Complete your application and get started on your journey.
