University of Western States

What is the cost of studying for a year at University of Western States?

UWS's reported 2024-25 full-time graduate tuition was $15,534, with $600 in required fees for that reporting category. The reported part-time graduate charge was $648 per credit. The in-state and out-of-state figures in that reporting were the same, but a current bill depends on the degree, credit load and academic year.

Those graduate figures should not be combined with the separately reported $10,800 annual tuition figure to create a single cost estimate: they describe different reporting categories and may not match a particular program's pricing structure. Request the current tuition schedule for the intended degree, especially for a clinical program with a fixed course sequence or additional requirements.

Tuition and mandatory fees are only part of an annual budget. Students may also need to cover books or equipment, transportation, health coverage, personal expenses and privately arranged housing and food. A financial aid cost-of-attendance estimate is a budgeting figure, not necessarily the amount billed by UWS; the amount a student ultimately pays depends on their circumstances and aid eligibility.

What are the work-study opportunities at University of Western States?

Student employment and Federal Work-Study are different arrangements. A regular campus job pays wages for work performed, while Federal Work-Study, when offered and awarded, is a need-based aid program that helps eligible students obtain paid employment; an award is not an automatic paycheck or job placement.

Students seeking work should ask UWS's financial aid office whether their degree and enrollment status qualify for Work-Study and where campus positions are posted. A clinical placement or internship is also not necessarily a paid job. Graduate students in particular should confirm their eligibility rather than assuming that an aid option described for undergraduates applies to them.