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Western Governors University

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Tuition & Fees $8,658
Student Population 210,208
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $4,580
Graduation Rate 46 %
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 2025 tuition & fees is $8,658 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $9,320.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 210,208 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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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, WGU's tuition & fees is $8,658. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees is $9,320.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$8,658
Graduate$9,320
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at WGU.
The average received amount of financial aid is $4,580 and 40% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 210,208 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 46 %
Graduation Rate
46%
Transfer-out Rate for Western Governors University is 7 %
Transfer-out Rate
7%
Retention Rate for Western Governors University is 65 %
Retention Rate
65%
Student Population for Western Governors University is 210,208
Student Population
210,208
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 $4,580 at Western Governors University.
Financial Aid Amount
$4,580

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 Applicationhttps://inquiryv4.wgu.edu/?step=letsgetstarted
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 75 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
Associate's11
Bachelor's3434
Master's3030
Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate11
Less Than 1 Year Certificate11
Post-Bachelor's Certificate66
Post-Master's Certificate22

Special Learning Opportunities

Western Governors University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has teacher certification programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
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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