WGU Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $8,658
- Tuition is relatively affordable compared to national averages for private institutions.
Student Population at WGU:
- Total Enrollment: 210,208, including 210,208 online students
- 155,088 Undergraduate, 55,120 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 40.8% men, 59.2% women.
- This is a very large institution, likely offering a vast array of programs, research opportunities, and extracurricular activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 46%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 7%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 65%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 75 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 75 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 30 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's.
WGU Overview
Western Governors University (WGU) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Salt Lake City, UT. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The WGU's tuition & fees is $8,658 for the academic year 2024-2025. 43% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $5,054.
The school has a total enrollment of 210,208 and the students to faculty ratio is 42 to 1 (2.38%).
WGU ranked 8th in Utah Colleges rankings. Western Governors University is accredited by Distance Education Accrediting Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Western Governors University is $8,658. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,320.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,031 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,808.
| Undergraduate | $8,658 |
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| Graduate | $9,320 |
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| Undergraduate | $9,031 |
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| Graduate | $9,808 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
At Western Governors University, all courses can be done through online classes completely (both undergraduate and graduate degrees).
Special Learning Opportunities at WGU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | No |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | No |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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