Western Governors University Tuition Calculator

Western Governors University Tuition Calculator

Terms, not semesters

The traditional academic calendar with limited enrollment periods is not applicable at WGU. The University enrolls new students on the first of every month. Your first term will begin the first day of the month that you enroll, and a term is six months long.As a“continuousenrollment”institution, you will automatically be enrolled in each successive term. Toward the end of every term, you and your faculty mentor will review the progress you have made and revise your degree plan to reflect your academic progress and requirements. Tuition is a flat, per-term rate that is easily calculated, as shown below.

How tuition works

Unlike other schools, you aren’t charged per course or per credit. You may accelerate your progress by completing additional courses of study within a term at no additional cost. If you complete your program in fewer terms, you simply pay for the number of terms you need to prove your competence. Essentially, the faster you progress, the more you save.

The "standard term" is based upon a full-time enrollment of at least 12 competency units for undergraduate (bachelor’s) students and 8 competency units for graduate (master’s) students. Students who complete more or fewer units pay the same tuition flat rate.

Tuition covers:

• All coursework attempted and completed, as well as learning resources that are scheduled in the student’s personalized Degree Plan.*
• All assessments (subject to guidelines for individual assessments and the number of "re-takes" allowed).
• An in-depth introduction to distance and competency-based learning: WGU’s introductory course called Education Without Boundaries (EWB).
• Ongoing advising from a dedicated mentor.

*Hard copy textbooks are not included in tuition. However, approximately 72% of required textbooks are now available in electronic format (the goal is 100%) at no additional cost to you. E-texts reduce your out-of-pocket expenses and provide immediate access to learning resources you need to build competency.

Tuition rates and general fees

Nursing Programs (MSN BSN) / $3,250 per term
B.S. Nursing (Prelicensure) / $4,250 per term
MBA Programs / $3,250 per term
Business Bachelor’s Programs / $2,890 per term
Information Technology Degrees / $2,890 per term
All Teachers College Programs / $2,890 per term
Resource Fee / $145 per term
Application Fee / $65

Special fees: (apply only to select programs)

• Science Lab Fee: $350 (one time)
  Individuals pursuing either of the science bachelor’s degrees or science master’s degrees that require a home science lab will be assessed this one-time charge (billed separately along with the first term’s tuition).
• Consolidated Nursing Program Fee: $350 (one time)
  Individuals pursuing a nursing degree will be assessed a one-time charge (billed separately along with the first term's tuition).
• Demonstration Teaching (standard): $1,000
  Individuals in a Teachers College program that includes student teaching must pay a $100 application fee, plus a $900 demonstration teaching fee prior to their in-classroom teaching practicum.
• Internship Teaching Model: $1,900 (one time)
  Individuals in a Teachers College program that includes student teaching will be assessed a one-time charge for the Demonstration Teaching fee, either the standard fee or the Internship Model fee. The Internship Model fee applies only to those individuals who will student teach under the internship model for an entire school year.
• Educational Leadership Practicum: $1,000 (one time)
  Individuals pursuing the M.S. in Educational Leadership will be assessed this one-time fee in their last term as they complete their practicum experience.

Total tuition costs by program

Each programdefines the standard number of terms it takesto complete the program. Locate your selected program(s) of interest in the Tuition Calculation Table to determine yourtotal tuition cost.*

*WGU reserves the right to modify program requirements (including number of terms) and tuition rates before a student’s completion of a course or program; however, any such modifications will apply to subsequent terms rather than the term in which a student is enrolled when such modifications are announced.

Tuition Calculation Table

Program Name / No. of Terms / x Rate per Term ($) / = Total Tuition ($)
TEACHERS COLLEGE
BA Interdisciplinary Studies / 10 / 2,890 / 28,900
BA in Early Childhood Education / 10 / 2,890 / 28,900
BA in Mathematics (5-9) / 10 / 2,890 / 28,900
BA in Mathematics (5-12) / 10 / 2,890 / 28,900
BA in Science (5-9) / 9 / 2,890 / 26,010
BA in Science (5-12, Biological Science, Physics, or Geosciences) / 9 / 2,890 / 26,010
BA in Science (5-12Chemistry) / 10 / 2,890 / 28,900
BA in Special Education / 10 / 2,890 / 28,900
Post-baccalaureate, Elementary Education (K-8) / 4 / 2,890 / 11,560
Post-baccalaureate, Mathematics (5-9 or 5-12) / 3 / 2,890 / 8,670
Post-baccalaureate, Science (5-9 or 5-12) / 3 / 2,890 / 8,670
Post-baccalaureate, Social Science (5-9 or 5-12) / 3 / 2,890 / 8,670
MA in Teaching, Elementary (K-8) / 5 / 2,890 / 14,450
MA in Teaching, Mathematics (5-9 or 5-12) / 4 / 2,890 / 11,560
MA in Teaching, Science (5-9 or 5-12) / 4 / 2,890 / 11,560
MA in Teaching, Social Science (5-9 or 5-12) / 4 / 2,890 / 11,560
MS in Special Education / 5 / 2,890 / 14,450
MS in Educational Leadership / 4 / 2,890 / 11,560
MS in Curriculum and Instruction / 4 / 2,890 / 11,560
MA in English Language Learning (PreK-12) / 5 / 2,890 / 14,450
MA in Mathematics Education (K-6) / 3 / 2,890 / 8,670
MA in Mathematics Education (5-9) / 4 / 2,890 / 11,560
MA in Mathematics Education (5-12) / 5 / 2,890 / 14,450
MA in Science Education (5-9 or 5-12) / 4 / 2,890 / 11,560
MED in Instructional Design / 4 / 2,890 / 11,560
MED in Learning Technology / 4 / 2,890 / 11,560
Endorsement Preparation in English Language Learning (PK-12) / 3 / 2,890 / 8,670
Endorsement Preparation in Educational Leadership / 3 / 2,890 / 8,670
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
BS in Accounting / 10 / 2,890 / 28,900
BS in Business Management / 10 / 2,890 / 28,900
BS in Business—HR Management / 10 / 2,890 / 28,900
BS in Business—IT Management / 10 / 2,890 / 28,900
BS in Business—Marketing Mgmt / 10 / 2,890 / 28,900
BS in Sales and Sales Management / 9 / 2,890 / 26,010
MBA in Business Administration / 4 / 3,250 / 13,000
MBA in IT Management / 4 / 3,250 / 13,000
MBA in Healthcare Management / 4 / 3,250 / 13,000
COLLEGE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
BS in Health Informatics / 9 / 2,890 / 26,010
BS in Information Technology / 9 / 2,890 / 26,010
BS in IT—Networks Design and Mgmt / 10 / 2,890 / 28,900
BS in IT—Networks Administration / 10 / 2,890 / 28,900
BS in IT—Databases / 9 / 2,890 / 26,010
BS in IT—Security / 9 / 2,890 / 26,010
BS in IT—Software / 9 / 2,890 / 26,010
MS in Information Security & Assurance / 4 / 2,890 / 13,000
COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
BS in Nursing (RN to BSN) / 6 / 3,250 / 19,500
BS in Nursing (Prelicensure) / 8 / 4,250 / 34,000
MS in Nursing—Education or Leadership and Mgmt (RN to MSN) / 8 / 3,250 / 26,000
MS in Nursing Education or Leadership and Management / 4 / 3,250 / 13,000