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You value all the work you’ve put into your prior schooling. So does WGU. Our generous credit transfer policy and competency based programs allow you to apply your existing knowledge and skills to your educational goals. By partnering with community colleges across the country, WGU offers a more seamless pathway to earning your bachelor’s degree that builds upon what you’ve already learned. Our low, flat-rate tuition and competency-based curriculum can help you get your degree more quickly while saving you money.

WGU offers total flexibility as you earn your degree. With courses and tests available online 24/7 and over 70 bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in healthcare, IT, education, and business, WGU provides the solutions to advance your career goals on your timeline.

Graduate faster. WGU’s generous credit transfer policy can let you bypass many general education requirements for a bachelor’s degree if you’re working toward or already have an associate degree.
Competency-based education. CBE measures learning rather than time spent in a classroom. If you already know the material, you may be able to graduate on an accelerated timeline by successfully completing an assessment that evaluates proficiency.
Courses that work around you. With no set log-in times for courses or tests, WGU makes it possible to earn your degree while you’re earning a living. That flexibility explains why 79% of our students work full-time while enrolled.*
Genuinely affordable. Tuition for a bachelor’s degree is roughly 50% less than the national average.**
Stellar reputation. WGU is the nation’s largest online accredited university, with more than 300,000 alumni and counting. According to a 2023 Harris Poll of 300 employers of WGU grads, 98% of organizations said grads met or exceeded their expectations.
Personal Program Mentor. Your Program Mentor is there to support you throughout your journey—from your first day to graduation day. They answer questions, track progress, set benchmarks, and provide motivation to help you graduate on your timeline.

*2023 WGU Annual Report
**2022 Institute for College Access and Success.

A Smarter Way to Finish Your Degree

WGU’s competency-based model lets you build on your prior knowledge. Instead of progressing through set semesters or waiting on class schedules, students advance by proving what they know. That means they can move faster through material they’ve already mastered and spend more time where they need it. No rigid schedule. No wasted time. Just real progress toward your bachelor’s degree.

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Affordable Degrees from a Respected, Online University

WGU is proud to offer the Rise Above Grant, valued at up to $4,000. Available to those pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in technology, business, education, or healthcare, this scholarship is part of WGU’s commitment to making higher education more accessible. With a flat-rate tuition model that lets you complete as many courses as you can in a term, and over $30 million awarded in need-based scholarships in 2024, WGU is removing barriers so you can advance your education and boost your career—on your terms.

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Respected Degrees That Move You Forward

WGU's course content is developed by experts in the field. It means that at WGU you can feel confident your degree will help you in your career. Within two years of graduating, WGU grads see an average salary increase of $22,200—and four years after graduating that average salary increase jumps to $30,300, according to a 2023 Harris Poll survey of 1,655 WGU graduates.

*2023 Harris Poll

What Our Students Are Saying

“I was able to transfer over credits … I was able to successfully complete 77 credits in five months. That’s only because of WGU.”

- Amy S.

“[WGU’s] multiple accreditations made it possible to transfer in a lot of my coursework. Not having to start from scratch was just the motivation I needed to start.”

- Alex C.

“Transferring my credits to WGU was fantastic! [WGU] took everything, and they picked up where I left off with my bachelor’s degree. So it was a smooth transition.”

- Jessica R.

WGU is a University Built for Students

With competency-based education, you are able to move through courses as quickly as you can master the material. You will take assessments to prove your competency in a course and move on to the next as soon as you pass. This means that you can use your extra time, experience, and learning preferences to finish faster. This saves you time, money, and more.

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 53% lower than the national average, compared to national rates reported by the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System 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).

Spend Less with Flat-Rate Tuition

Undergraduate
Most undergraduate programs

$3,760 - $5,325

Graduate
School of Education graduate programs

$4,125

School of Technology graduate programs

$4,080 — $4,700

School of Business graduate programs

$4,805 — $4,805

Leavitt School of Health graduate programs

$4,995

Tuition rates effective September 1, 2025. 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. 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

$3,760 - $5,325

Graduate
School of Education graduate programs

$4,125

School of Technology graduate programs

$4,080 — $4,700

School of Business graduate programs

$4,805 — $4,805

Leavitt School of Health graduate programs

$4,995

Prepared for Success on the Job

_{*From a 2023 Harris Poll of 300 employers of WGU graduates.}

100% of employers said that WGU graduates were prepared for their jobs.*

97% of employers said that they would hire another WGU grad.*

98% of employers said WGU graduates met or exceeded expectations.*

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