Online Cost of attendance

Note: Undergraduate cost per credit hour includes tuition and $59 of mandatory fees. Graduate cost per credit hour includes tuition and $49 of mandatory fees.

The below Cost of Attendance (COA) estimates are based upon full-time enrollment each semester (fall and spring). Select between between degree programs to view the specific COA. Each grid has column and row links to the appropriate COA components found at the bottom of the page.

COA COMPONENTS

Residency

• Wyoming Resident - an undergraduate student who will/has graduate(d) from a high school in the state of Wyoming will be considered a Wyoming resident student. A graduate student who has established residency for tuition purposes, as determined by the Office of the Registrar, will be considered a Wyoming resident student. The Master of Health Services Administration program uses the Wyoming Resident rate for Wyoming residents, UW Alumni, and affiliated organizations.
• Non-Resident & International - a student who is not a resident of the state of Wyoming will be considered a non-resident or international student.
• Alumni - a student who graduated with a degree from the University of Wyoming will qualify for the Alumni tuition benefit. A student (undergraduate or graduate) who is an out-of-state resident, with either parent having graduated with a degree from the University of Wyoming, will qualify for the Children of Alumni tuition benefit.

Tuition and Fees

• Standard online undergraduate programs are based on a block tuition rate for students enrolled in 12-18 credit hours per semester. If enrolled in more or less than the block rate, tuition will adjust accordingly.
• Online undergraduate and graduate programs are based on a non-block tuition rate, dependent upon residency status, and enrollment requirements that are determined by the length of program. 
• Mandatory fees include distance delivery, student services, and advising. They are applied dependent on enrollment status. Some programs may incur additional fees, which are included on the appropriate COA grid. Distance delivery fees are $14 per credit hour, student services fees are $35 per credit hour, and advising fees are $10 per credit hour (undergraduate only).  Note: All undergraduate first-time and transfer students will incur a $150 Onboarding Fee during their first semester of enrollment; this is not included in our Fees estimate above but should be considered for students within those populations.
• See our Tuition and Fees page for more information.

Living Expenses

• A housing allowance for students who live off-campus is based on an average of student survey and publicly reported county housing data for one bedroom living arrangements, including utility expenses.
• A housing allowance for students who live at home with parents is based on a percentage of the off-campus costs.
• A food allowance that provides the average of student survey data and publicly reported county grocery data for for students who live off-campus or at home.

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment

• An estimate based on student survey data and national data.

Other Expenses

• Transportation - an estimate based on an average of transportation expenses by our peer institutions.
• Miscellaneous Personal Expenses - an estimated based on student survey data and may include laundry and dry cleaning, personal hygiene items, personal grooming, necessary clothing, shoes, and entertainment.

COA Adjustments

If an individual student’s expenses are not accurately reflected in the COA, the student may appeal for an adjustment for one or more of the following reasons:

• Child care expenses incurred while the student and/or spouse are at school or work.
• Cost of a personal laptop or computer for educational purposes.
• Unusual medical/dental expenses, not covered by insurance and not itemized on tax returns.
• Approved University of Wyoming study abroad programs.
• Costs related to a disability.
• Additional required program fees and expenses.

Net Price Calculator

If you are considering applying to UW, the net price calculator can help you with an early estimate of your scholarship and financial aid eligibility in relation to your college expenses as an undergraduate. This will help you understand what your net price might be.

Note: The estimate provided using the net price calculator does not represent a final determination or actual offer of financial assistance. Actual expenses and eligibility for funding are based on your individual application and federal, state, or institutional requirements.