Western Governors University
Western Governors University (WGU) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Salt Lake City, UT. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree. Western Governors University is a completely online college that all degrees can be earned entirely through the distance learning.The 2019 tuition & fees at Western Governors University is $6,670. 23,856 students (32.96% of the enrolled undergraduate students) have received grant or scholarships and the average aid amount is $2,635 at WGU. The school has a total enrollment of 98,627 and student to faculty ratio is 2.44% (41 to 1).
Directory Information
| Address | 4001 South 700 East Suite 700, Salt Lake City, UT 84107 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 801-274-3280 |
| WEB | www.wgu.edu |
| Admission | www.wgu.edu/admissions/requirements.asp |
| Online Application | wwwforms.wgu.edu/wgu/app/app_step0 |
| Financial Aid | www.wgu.edu/tuition_financial_aid/financial_aid_application.asp |
| Net Price Calculator | www.wgu.edu/tuition_financial_aid/net_price_calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | www.wgu.edu/tuition_financial_aid/veterans |
| Disability Service | https://www.wgu.edu/wgu/ada_form |
| School Type | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
2019 Tuition & Fees and 2020 Estimation
For undergraduate school, its 2019 tuition and fees are $6,670. For graduate programs, its 2019 graduate school tuition and fees are $7,790.
The estimated 2020 tuition & fees are $7,329. The estimated 2020 graduate school tuition & fees are $8,937.
The average earning in 10 years after graduation of the school is $48,100.
| Undergraduate | $6,670 |
|---|---|
| Graduate | $7,790 |
source: IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education
| Undergraduate | $7,329 |
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| Graduate | $8,937 |
The estimation for 2019-2020 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
2019 Key Stats
The average graduation rate is 38%. Total 98,627 students are attending at the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in next table.
| Graduation Rate » | 38% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 2.44% (41 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 98,627 (72,385 undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $2,635 |
| Average Earning After 10 years of graduation | $48,100 |
Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services
At Western Governors University, all courses can be done through online classes completely (both undergraduate and graduate degrees).Next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.
| Online Class | Undergraduate, Graduate |
|---|---|
| Degrees From Online Classes Completely | |
| ROTC | No |
| Weekend/Evening College | No |
| Teacher Certification | Yes |
| Study Abroad | No |
WGU provides a number of student services including academic/career counseling services.
| Remedial services | No |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | No |
| Placement services for completers | No |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
| Library facilities at institution | Various Library Facilities Provided |
Special Characteristics
Next table illustrates special characteristics of Western Governors University.
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Has Hospital | No |
| Offer Medical Degree | No |
| Board/Meal Plan | No |
| Dormitory Capacity | No Campus Housing Facilities Provided |
