Western Governors University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Salt Lake City, UT

$6,380

Avg tuition

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About Western Governors University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Western Governors University is a large private university located on a suburban campus in Salt Lake City, Utah. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 104,919, and admissions are selective. The university offers 30 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 47%, and a student-faculty ratio of 42:1. Tuition and fees for students are $6,380.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

75% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

47% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Implied no

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

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148k

Students enrolled

Information not available

Online student enrollment

42:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

60%

Unknown

12%

Black

10%

Hispanic

10%

Asian

4%

Two or more races

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

0%

Female student population

65%

Socio-economic diversity

54% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

65

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

0% On-campus

100% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 100% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 100% online

Master's Check Bold 100% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $6,380 $6,380
Graduate $7,500 $7,500

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $200
On-campus room and board Currently unavailable
On-campus other expenses Currently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $6,000
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $1,000
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $700

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $6,580 $6,580
Off-campus without family $13,580 $13,580
Off-campus with family $7,280 $7,280

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

54%

State Grant Aid

4%

Institution Grant Aid

14%

Pell Grant

54%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,052
State Grant Aid $81
Institution Grant Aid $875
Pell Grant Aid $3,949

Financial Outlook

$12k

Average student debt after graduation

$48k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Education

BA

MA

DOC

4

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

5

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.