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 2022 tuition & fees of Western Governors University is $7,452. 37% of the enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $4,147.

The school has a total enrollment of 147,866 and the student to faculty ratio is 42 to 1 (2.38%).

The average earning after 10 years of graduation is $48,100. The salary range after graduation from WGU varies by field of study and the average salary range $29,900 to $75,200.

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Directory Information

Address	4001 South 700 East Suite 700, Salt Lake City, UT 84107
Phone	801-274-3280
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Disability Service	Disability Sevices
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

2022 Tuition & Fees and 2023 Estimation

For undergraduate school, the 2022 tuition and fees of Western Governors University are $7,452. For graduate programs, its 2022 graduate school tuition and fees are $7,790.

The estimated 2023 tuition & fees are $8,326 based on the tuition changes over the past five years. The estimated 2023 graduate school tuition & fees are $7,790.

The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $48,100. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations program shows the highest salary with $75,200 after graduating.

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Undergraduate	$7,452
Graduate	$7,790

Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: March 14, 2022)

Undergraduate	$8,326
Graduate	$7,790

The estimation for 2022-2023 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

2022 Key Stats

The average graduation rate is 47%. Total 147,866 students are attending the school and it does not possess campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2022 Key Academics Statistics at WGU
Graduation Rate »	47%
Transfer-out Rate	1%
Retention Rate	75%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	2.38% (42 to 1)
Student Population »	147,866 (104,919 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$4,147
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$48,100
Average Salary by Field of Study	$29,900 - $75,200

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).The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.

Special Learning Opportunities at WGU
Online Class	Undergraduate, Graduate
	Degrees From Online Classes Completely
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	No

WGU provides several student services including academic/career counseling services.

On-Campus Student Services at WGU
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