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.  

It should be clearly understood that these figures are ONLY estimates and averages for students who live on campus and are taking 12-18 credits. 

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 enrolled 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 fees at any time. 

Tuition rates for Wyoming Community Colleges are set by the Wyoming Community College Commission.  

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 a balance 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:

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.