Graduate Student Cost of Attendance

Graduate Student Cost of Attendance
Graduate Students
2026-27 Cost of Attendance
Explore the University of Wyoming’s graduate tuition and cost of attendance with our
easy-to-use calculator. Estimate your expenses by selecting your residency, program,
and housing preferences. Most master’s and Ph.D. students benefit from UW’s block
tuition model, which offers predictable costs based on set credit hours, while some
programs have specialized tuition rates.
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academic year 2025-26 cost of attendance page.
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How we calculate cost of attendance
Cost of attendance includes a variety of factors associated with the cost of attending
college as a full-time UW student. To help you understand how the University of Wyoming
calculates its cost of attendance for students, we've put together some information
based on our estimates.
All costs displayed on this page are
estimates
and are subject to change and/or approval by the UW Board of Trustees.
Wyoming Resident
- a student who graduated from a high school in the state of Wyoming or a student
who has established residency for tuition purposes, as determined by the Office of
the Registrar, will be considered a Wyoming resident student.
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 is an out-of-state resident, with either parent having graduated
with a degree from the University of Wyoming, or a student who graduated with a degree
from the University of Wyoming, will qualify for the Children of Alumni tuition benefit.
Standard graduate programs are based on a
block tuition rate
for students enrolled in 9 credit hours per semester. If enrolled in more or less
than the block rate, tuition will adjust accordingly.
Other 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. The on-campus MBA program charges all students, regardless
of residency status, the same non-block tuition rate.
Mandatory fees
are applied dependent on enrollment status. Some programs may incur additional fees,
which are included on the appropriate COA grid.
See our
Tuition and Fees
page for more information.
A housing allowance for students who live
on-campus
is based on an average of all dorm living arrangements. See
On-Campus Housing page
for more information..
A housing allowance for students who live
off-campus
is based on an average of student survey, UW apartments, 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 equivalent of three meals each day is based on the unlimited
7 day meal plan for students who live
on-campus
. For students who live
off-campus
or
at home
, it is the average of student survey data and publicly reported county grocery data.
See
Dining page
for more information.
An estimate based on national data and access to StartRight+, which is a digital first
course material program that provides graduate students convenient, affordable, day-one
access to all course materials for one flat rate.  See
University Store
page for more information about StartRight+.
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.
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Many of our graduate programs at UW offer students a generous assistantship stipend
to help cover the cost of attending UW.
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COA Adjustments
If your expenses are not accurately reflected in the COA, you 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
As you consider your options for college, it's important that you consider the Net
Price - the difference between estimated
COA
and the actual scholarships and grants you qualify for. That number is your estimated
out-of-pocket cost for a year.
Estimate your net price
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.
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Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid
Knight Hall
Room 174
1000 E. University Ave
Dept. 3335
Laramie, WY 82071
Email:
finaid@uwyo.edu
Phone:
(307) 766-2116
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