Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb · Online only
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About Western Governors University
Western Governors University is a large, private nonprofit institution in Salt Lake City, UT, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 155,088 students. 46% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $60,615.
Open
Acceptance
$12,548
Net price
155,088
Enrollment
46%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
Open admissions
Acceptance rate
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SAT average
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ACT midpoint
This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.
Cost & Financial Aid
$12,548
Average net price
$8,658
In-state tuition
$8,658
Out-of-state tuition
—
Room & board
$200
Books & supplies
$16,728
Total cost of attendance
39%
Students receiving Pell grants
43%
Students with federal loans
$11,116
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$60,615
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$69,572
Median earnings (6 yrs)
46%
Graduation rate
65%
Retention rate
81%
Earn more than a HS grad
$2,776
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
155,088
Total enrollment
0%
Part-time
34
Avg. age at entry
47%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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