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Western Governors University

Tuition & Fees $8,300
Student Population 156,935
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $4,359
Graduation Rate 48 %
Students:Faculty 42 : 1

Academic Overview

Western Governors University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Salt Lake City, Utah. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $8,300 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $8,856.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 156,935 students are enrolled.
The salary after graduation from Western Governors University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $48,100. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, WGU's tuition & fees is $8,300. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees is $8,856.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$8,300
Graduate$8,856
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at WGU.
The average received amount of financial aid is $4,359 and 38% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 156,935 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 42 to 1.
Graduation Rate for Western Governors University is 48 %
Graduation Rate
48%
Retention Rate for Western Governors University is 65 %
Retention Rate
65%
Student Population for Western Governors University is 156,935
Student Population
156,935
Student to Faculty Ratio for Western Governors University is 42 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
42 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $4,359 at Western Governors University.
Financial Aid Amount
$4,359

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address4001 South 700 East Suite 700, Salt Lake City, UT 84107
Phone801-274-3280
WEBwww.wgu.edu/
Admissionwww.wgu.edu/admissions/requirements.asp
Online Applicationwwwforms.wgu.edu/wgu/app/app_step0
Financial Aidwww.wgu.edu/tuition_financial_aid/financial_aid_application.asp
Net Price Calculatorwww.wgu.edu/tuition_financial_aid/net_price_calculator
Veterans Tuitionwww.wgu.edu/tuition_financial_aid/veterans
Disability Servicehttps://www.wgu.edu/wgu/ada_form

Offered Degrees

WGU offers 68 major programs through online completely. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's2929
Master's2929
Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate11
Less Than 1 Year Certificate11
Post-Bachelor's Certificate66
Post-Master's Certificate22

Special Learning Opportunities

Western Governors University is an online complete school which means students can get degrees through only distance learning. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees via online classes.
The school has teacher certification programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
Degrees From Online Classes Completely
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
Board/Meal Plan

Veterans Benefits

Western Governors University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges