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Western Governors UniversitySalt Lake City, UT
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Westminster CollegeSalt Lake City, UT
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#28 in Federal Region VIII Universities
Rankings*
#1 in Federal Region VIII Universities
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Master's College and University (medium programs)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Offered DegreeBachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$8,300Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$41,416
cheaper$8,856Graduate Tuitionexpensive$16,504
Less$4,359Average Financial Aid AmountMore$27,170
Admission
-Test Scores1,230 SAT
26 ACT
-Acceptance Rate69.75%
-Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
12.42%
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger156,935Total EnrollmentSmaller1,280
Larger112,807Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller961
Larger44,128Graduate Student PopulationSmaller319
Larger156,935Online Student PopulationSmaller31
Completion & Outcomes
Lower48%Graduate RateHigher64%
-Transfer-out Rate10%
Lower65%Retention RateHigher75%
Special Learning Opportunity
Teacher CertificateSpecial learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 442)
Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,628)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty42 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty8 to 1
4,109Number of faculties471
Lower$53,642Average Faculty SalaryHigher$76,528
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.