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Western Governors University

Western Governors University is a large, private institution located in Salt Lake City, ut. Founded in 1998, Western Governors University offers undergraduate degrees in 57 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 112,807 undergraduates
cost $8,010
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Admissions

Will I get into Western Governors University? Here’s what we know about who has! Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate N/A
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $65
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Western Governors University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 42:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
42 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $8,010
Additional expenses
Room & board N/A
Books & supplies $200
Other expenses N/A
Cost of attendance* $8,210
Financial aid package $5,630
Estimated cost $2,580 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $8,010
Additional expenses
Room & board N/A
Books & supplies $200
Other expenses N/A
Cost of attendance* $8,210
Financial aid package $5,630
Estimated cost $2,580 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Western Governors University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 112,807, with gender binary students split 40% male and 60% female.

Total enrollment

154,971

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
43%
African American %
8%
Hispanic American %
10%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
33%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 4001 South 700 East Suite 700, Salt Lake City, UT 84107
phone 801-274-3280
address www.wgu.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Western Governors University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Western Governors University?

Western Governors University is located in Salt Lake City, ut.

What is the acceptance rate at Western Governors University? 

The acceptance rate for Western Governors University is N/A.

What’s the average GPA for Western Governors University?

The average high school GPA for Western Governors University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Western Governors University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Western Governors University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $56,168.

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