Cost of Attendance

Estimated Annual Cost

*Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE). Students are considered as WUE-state residence if their residency state is one of the following: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Hawai’i, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, or Washington. 

**Based on 12 credit hours per semester for Spring and Fall semesters only. 

It should be clearly understood that these figures are ONLY estimates and averages for students who live on campus and are taking 12 credits. Local students commuting to campus would probably not require these amounts.

Tuition and Fees

The following schedule shows the charges for credit classes. Students taking 12 or more credit hours per semester are classified as full-time. Those enrolling for 11 credit hours or less per semester are classified as part-time students. Sweetwater County residents aged 60 years or over may enroll in in-person classes at the college, with tuition payment waived. Special fees for laboratory supplies or other costs remain the financial responsibility of each student, regardless of age, and cannot be waived.

The College Board of Trustees reserves the right to change tuition and fees at any time.

Payment

Students registered in 6 or more credits may choose a payment plan option (3 payments, $50 setup fee). Once classes begin, the refund schedule goes into effect. Students who leave Western owing tuition and fees are still responsible for payment. Bad debts are submitted to the collection agency and are subject to collection fees. Payment plans are not available for the Summer term.

Course Fees

Fees attached to individual courses are as follows:

Distance Learning

Note for course fees: The general course fee is not assessed if the course is taught via the Internet; only the Internet course fee is charged. Some exceptions apply. Internet courses with live labs will charge both the Internet and course fees.

Other Charges

Refunds

Credit Courses

A portion of tuition and fees will be refunded to any student who withdraws officially within the time specified below. The amount refundable depends upon the calendar days a course has been in session. Refunds do not go into effect until signed paperwork is turned in to Mustang Central staff or the appropriate off-campus administrative office.

Students seeking a refund for any course outside of the refund schedule must submit documentation of extenuating circumstances.
Non-Credit Courses

Generally, tuition and fees are not refundable for non-credit classes. The Registrar or appropriate Vice President may make exceptions for extenuating circumstances.