Data shows that students paid $8,736 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $95 more than the previous school year.
Among the 10 institutions in the state, WyoTech stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $29,000. The Cheeks Beauty Academy followed with an average of $17,300 per year. Casper College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $4,263.
At the time, a total of $28.5 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started college in Wyoming. Additionally, federal student loans reached $14.5 million.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Institution | Average Tuition Fees | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| WyoTech | $29,000 | 993 |
| Cheeks Beauty Academy | $17,300 | 45 |
| University of Wyoming | $12,934 | 8,518 |
| Eastern Wyoming College | $6,932 | 1,421 |
| Northwest College | $6,911 | 1,423 |
| Central Wyoming College | $6,221 | 1,923 |
| Laramie County Community College | $6,013 | 3,770 |
| Northern Wyoming Community College District | $5,838 | 3,596 |
| Western Wyoming Community College | $4,306 | 2,391 |
| Casper College | $4,263 | 3,354 |
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