For the academic year 2024-2025, WGU's tuition & fees is $8,658 for first-year students. Compared to similar schools, its WGU's tuition is quite lowe. The average tuition of the schools is $15,551.
The average tuition of similar schools to WGU is lower than 4-year colleges' average, which is $25,541 in 2025.
Westminster University has the most expensive tuition & fees of $43,528 and Ensign College has the lowest tuition & fees of $4,004 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to WGU is as follows:
The following table compares 2025 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between WGU and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Brigham Young UniversityProvo, UT | $6,688 | $352 | $392 | $10,396 | $11,364 | ||
| Ensign CollegeSalt Lake City, UT | $4,004 | $167 | $278 | - | $7,136 | ||
| Stevens-Henager CollegeWest Haven, UT | $16,600 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Stevens-Henager CollegeOrem, UT | $16,600 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Westminster UniversitySalt Lake City, UT | $43,528 | $1,792 | $1,000 | $11,844 | $11,844 | ||
| Western Governors UniversitySalt Lake City, UT | $8,658 | - | $200 | - | $8,100 | ||
| Stevens-Henager CollegeMurray, UT | $16,600 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Stevens-Henager CollegeLogan, UT | $16,600 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Independence UniversitySalt Lake City, UT | $16,600 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Stevens-Henager CollegeSt. George, UT | $16,600 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Midwives College of UtahSalt Lake City, UT | $8,583 | - | $875 | - | $24,180 | ||
| Average | - | $15,551 | - | $770 | $549 | $11,120 | $12,525 |