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Western Governors University

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Tuition & Fees $7,452
Student Population 147,866
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $4,147
Graduation Rate 64 %
Students:Faculty 42

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 2022 tuition & fees is $7,452 for undergraduate students. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 147,866 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.

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2022 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2021-2022, WGU's tuition & fees is $7,452. For graduate programs, its 2022 average tuition & fees is $7,790.
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2022 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$7,452
Graduate$7,790
[Chart] 2021-2022 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2022 key academic statistics at WGU.
The average received amount of financial aid is $4,147 and 37% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 147,866 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 64 %
Graduation Rate
64%
Transfer-out Rate for Western Governors University is 3 %
Transfer-out Rate
3%
Retention Rate for Western Governors University is 75 %
Retention Rate
75%
Student Population for Western Governors University is 147,866
Student Population
147,866
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 $4,147 at Western Governors University.
Financial Aid Amount
$4,147

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 66 major programs through online completely. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's Degree3131
Post Bachelor's Degree66
Master's Degree2929

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 provides 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✔

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