Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, Utah
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Master's degree
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Western Governors University (WGU) is a private online university based in Millcreek, Utah, United States. The university uses an online competency-based learning model, providing advanced education for working professionals. Degrees awarded by WGU are accredited by the Northwest Commission on Schools and Universities (NWCCU). The university was founded by 19 U.S. governors in 1997, after the idea was formulated at…
- Rankings
#10 (Washington Monthly)▼
Master's Universities
Ranked #10 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #51 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
National rank
Ranked #446 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$8,300▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $8,500
Books & Supplies: $200
Receive Aid: 66%
Avg Grant Aid: $4,974
Pell Grant Recipients: 50%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$8,300▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $8,500
Books & Supplies: $200
Receive Aid: 66%
Avg Grant Aid: $4,974
Pell Grant Recipients: 50%
- Gas
- ⛽ $4.82 / gal
- Total Enrollment
- 185,015
- Undergrad
- 135,822
- Graduate
- 49,193
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 42:1
- Retention Rate
- 62%
- Graduation Rate
- 51%
- Official Portal
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4001 South 700 East Suite 700, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84107
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