Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, Utah · ★ — / 5 Overall
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Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Master's
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 a 1995 meeting of the Western Governors Association to expand education offerings to the internet.
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#10 Master's Universities▼
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Ranked #10 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
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Ranked #51 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
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Ranked #446 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
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4001 South 700 East Suite 700, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84107
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