WGU Texas Announces No Tuition Increase

AUSTIN, June 8, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Western Governors University (WGU), parent university of WGU Texas, announced today that it will not increase tuition or fees for another year. The nonprofit, online university has held tuition flat since 2008, bucking the trend of annual increases by other colleges and universities across the country. WGU Texas' tuition is charged at a flat rate of $2,890 per six-month term for most programs, regardless of the number of courses completed. And, while the average cost of textbooks at other universities is nearly $1,200 per year, the university's resource fee of $145 per term includes access to e-textbooks for all courses—as well as a host of other innovative, technology-based learning resources.

"WGU Texas is committed to providing a high-quality, affordable education that is flexible for our students," said Veronica Vargas Stidvent, Chancellor of WGU Texas. "Our goal is to hold tuition steady for the next five years."

Because WGU Texas' innovative learning model, called competency-based education, allows students to advance as soon as they demonstrate mastery of course materials, many students accelerate their progress toward a degree, saving both time and money. The average time to complete a bachelor's degree at WGU Texas is less than 3 years, so the average cost for a bachelor's degree is about $18,000.

In addition, a degree from WGU Texas pays for itself faster. A study conducted by Gallup for WGU found that WGU students experienced an average increase in income of $10,400 in the first one to three years after graduation, making the return on investment of a WGU degree about 2 years.

WGU Texas is committed to helping students graduate with less debt. In addition to affordable tuition and fees, WGU Texas has a program called the Responsible Borrowing Initiative. This program encourages students to borrow only what they need and provides detailed information on loan payments. In less than two years since the program was implemented, student borrowing at WGU has decreased by more than $125 million, a reduction of 29 percent.

WGU Texas offers more than 50 accredited bachelor's, post-baccalaureate, and master's degree programs in the high-demand fields of business, K-12 teacher education, information technology, and health professions, including nursing. All programs are online and competency-based, designed to make a respected college degree accessible and affordable for busy adults.

For more information about WGU Texas' programs and tuition, go to http://texas.wgu.edu.

About WGU Texas
As the state's only online, competency-based university, WGU Texas offers accredited bachelor's and master's degrees in today's high-demand fields. WGU Texas' model is unique—rather than earning degrees based on time spent in class, students advance toward their credential at their own pace by demonstrating competency. Most degree programs are charged at a flat rate of $2,890 per six-month term, and terms can begin on the first day of any month. Degrees are granted under the accreditation of Western Governors University, which is regionally accredited through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Learn more at texas.wgu.edu  or call 1-877-214-7011.

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