| Western Governors University Cost of Attendance | |
|---|---|
| In-state | $6,070 |
| Out-of-state | $6,070 |
| On-Campus Room and Board | |
| Off-Campus Room and Board | $6,000 |
| Average Annual Cost | $9,115 |
| Average Cost by Family Income | |
|---|---|
| Family Income | Average Cost |
| Under $30,000 | |
| $30,000-$48,000 | |
| $48,000-$75,000 | |
| $75,000-$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 | |
51%
Students paying down their debt
$12,500
Typical Total Student Debt
$129
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
| Aid Type | % Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 65% | $3,852 |
| Federal Grants | 36% | $4,187 |
| Pell grants | 36% | $3,840 |
| Other federal grants | 4% | $413 |
| State/local goverment grant or scholarships | 1% | $2,156 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 1% | $300 |
| Student loan aid | 61% | $5,215 |
| Federal student loans | 61% | $4,103 |
| Other student loans | 1% | $6,635 |
| Micro-scholarships* | Colleges Awarding | Amount |
| Do community service | 264 | Up to $75 |
| Attend a summer program | 133 | Up to $6,000 |
| Do an extracurricular activity | 260 | Up to $1,120 |
| Have perfect attendance for a year | 194 | Up to $750 |
| Play a sport | 142 | Up to $600 |
| Visit a college campus | 267 | Up to $6,000 |
| Take a foreign language class | 152 | Up to $3,000 |
| Take a challenging class | 288 | Up to $3,000 |
| Have work experience | 134 | Up to $6,000 |
*GPA and other eligibility restrictions may apply
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Student to Faculty Ratio
Forbes Ranking
12%
Four-Year Graduation Rate
26%
Six-Year Graduation Rate
| Campus Life | |
|---|---|
| Total undergraduates | 54735 |
| Living on campus | |
| Transfer Students | 100% |
| Under Age 25 | 3% |
| Gender Balance | |
|---|---|
| Women |
64%
|
| Men |
36%
|
|
Diversity Index: Chance you’ll bump into a diverse range of students
|
|
|---|---|
| White |
71.15%
|
| Black or African American |
9.25%
|
| Hispanic or Latino |
9.22%
|
| Unknown |
5.51%
|
| Asian |
3.57%
|
| American Indian or Alaska Native |
0.70%
|
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0.60%
|
74%
First Year Student Retention
12%
Four-Year Graduation Rate
$38,800
Average Salary After Graduation
The principal mission of Western Governors University is to improve quality and expand access to post-secondary educational opportunities by providing a means for individuals to learn independent of time or place and to earn competency-based degrees and other credentials that are credible to both academic institutions and employers.
4001 South 700 East Suite 700
Salt Lake City, UT
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Profit Status | not-for-profit |
| Category | Master's Colleges and Universities |
| Setting | Large Suburb |