Western Governors University: cost & net price by income
Salt Lake City, Utah
Here's what students actually pay to attend Western Governors University after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $9,283 a year, while families earning $75k–$110k pay around $13,790. Published in-state tuition is $8,300. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$9,283/yr
- $30k–$48k$8,387/yr
- $48k–$75k$12,942/yr
- $75k–$110k$13,790/yr
Western Governors University cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $8,300
- Out-of-state tuition
- $8,300
- Students receiving aid
- 35%
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FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Western Governors University cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Western Governors University is about $9,283 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Western Governors University?
- At Western Governors University, published in-state tuition is $8,300 and out-of-state tuition is $8,300 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Western Governors University worth the cost?
- FindU gives Western Governors University a value grade of A — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)