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Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT

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Acceptance Rate

100%

Salt Lake City, UT

Location

Large Suburb

Campus Setting

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

100%

Test Policy

Open Enrollment

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Application Fee

$65

Academics

Student-Faculty Ratio

42:1

Programs Offered

3

Full-Time Faculty

3,576

Women Faculty

73%

Research Spending

$401Mper year

Available Online

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Degree Levels Offered

Certificate
Associate's
Bachelor's
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's
Post-master's certificate

Most popular fields of study by degrees awarded.

Elementary Education and Teaching

Online

2,917 grads

Special Education and Teaching, General

Online

898 grads

Educational Leadership and Administration, General

Online

623 grads

Student Body

Total Enrollment

210,208

155,088 undergrad • 55,120 grad

Undergraduate

155,088

Graduate

55,120
  • White

    57%

  • Black / African American

    13%

  • Hispanic / Latino

    14%

  • Asian

    4%

  • Other / Multi-racial

    12%

Campus Life

Campus Setting

Large Suburb

Salt Lake City, UT

Varsity Athletics

NAIA

Housing

On-Campus Housing

No

Athletics

Athletic Association

NAIA

ROTC & Veteran Support

Veteran’s Programs Available

Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)

Yes

Credit for military training

Yes

Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services

Yes

Recognized student veteran organization

Yes

Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU

Yes

Cost & Aid

In-State Tuition

$7,404per year

Out-of-State Tuition

$7,404per year

Estimated Cost

$7,604per year

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Aid

58%

Receiving Pell Grants

57%

Average Grant

$5,455

Average Federal Loan

$4,022

Net Annual Cost by Household Income

Household Income

Avg. Net Cost

$0 – $30K

$10,714

$30K – $48K

$11,447

$48K – $75K

$11,071

$75K – $110K

$14,374

$110K+

$14,652

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Outcomes & Earnings

Retention Rate

65%

4 Years Graduation Rate

44%

6 Years Graduation Rate

51%

Median 10-Year Earnings

$60,615

65% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Western Governors University and return in the fall. 44% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 51% graduate within 6 years.

Graduation Rate

4-year grads

44%

4-5 years

7%

6-8 years

2%

Non-grad

47%

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Key Statistics

Type

Private

Tuition

$7,404

Acceptance

100%

Undergrads

155,088

4-Year Grad Rate

44%

Endowment

$21M

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Salt Lake City, UT 84107

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