Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UTPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting

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Accept Rate

N/A

$12,548

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

155.1K

Students

Very Large campus body

$69,572

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Western Governors University is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Salt Lake City, UT. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 155.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Private Nonprofit

Student Population

155.1K (Very Large)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

Suburb

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported

SAT MathNot Reported

ACT CompositeNot Reported

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences29% of degrees

Business & Marketing25% of degrees

Engineering2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $144,205

Earnings 5yr: $138,406

Debt: N/A

Computer Software and Media Applications.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $131,198

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $23,287

Computer Software and Media Applications.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $129,737

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $129,303

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $16,194

Management Information Systems and Services.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $125,944

Earnings 5yr: $123,017

Debt: N/A

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $111,688

Earnings 5yr: $110,112

Debt: N/A

Health and Medical Administrative Services.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $111,643

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $108,836

Earnings 5yr: $103,842

Debt: $23,167

General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $107,585

Earnings 5yr: $100,631

Debt: $24,272

Educational Administration and Supervision.

Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)

Earnings 4yr: $99,453

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $98,950

Earnings 5yr: $94,290

Debt: N/A

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $97,114

Earnings 5yr: $97,743

Debt: $22,660

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $92,442

Earnings 5yr: $85,208

Debt: N/A

Medical Illustration and Informatics.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $89,625

Earnings 5yr: $89,508

Debt: $31,740

Educational Administration and Supervision.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $84,521

Earnings 5yr: $81,506

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $83,654

Earnings 5yr: $79,431

Debt: $22,087

Health and Medical Administrative Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $82,644

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $27,864

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $75,767

Earnings 5yr: $68,709

Debt: $22,489

Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.

Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)

Earnings 4yr: $75,099

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $72,564

Earnings 5yr: $67,630

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$12,548

In-State Tuition$8,658

Out-of-State Tuition$8,658

Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

39%

Pell Grants

43%

Take Loans

54%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$69,572

+-13% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$60,615

Completion Signals

46%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

65%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$8,318

Est. Monthly Payment

$90/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

44%

Men

56%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 44% men and 56% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

47%

Part-Time Share

Avg Family Income

$54,991

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Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UTPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting

Visit Website

Add to list:

N/A

Accept Rate

N/A

$12,548

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

155.1K

Students

Very Large campus body

$69,572

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Private Nonprofit

Student Population

155.1K (Very Large)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

Suburb

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported

SAT MathNot Reported

ACT CompositeNot Reported

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences29% of degrees

Business & Marketing25% of degrees

Engineering2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $144,205

Earnings 5yr: $138,406

Debt: N/A

Computer Software and Media Applications.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $131,198

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $23,287

Computer Software and Media Applications.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $129,737

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $129,303

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $16,194

Management Information Systems and Services.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $125,944

Earnings 5yr: $123,017

Debt: N/A

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $111,688

Earnings 5yr: $110,112

Debt: N/A

Health and Medical Administrative Services.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $111,643

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $108,836

Earnings 5yr: $103,842

Debt: $23,167

General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $107,585

Earnings 5yr: $100,631

Debt: $24,272

Educational Administration and Supervision.

Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)

Earnings 4yr: $99,453

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $98,950

Earnings 5yr: $94,290

Debt: N/A

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $97,114

Earnings 5yr: $97,743

Debt: $22,660

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $92,442

Earnings 5yr: $85,208

Debt: N/A

Medical Illustration and Informatics.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $89,625

Earnings 5yr: $89,508

Debt: $31,740

Educational Administration and Supervision.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $84,521

Earnings 5yr: $81,506

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $83,654

Earnings 5yr: $79,431

Debt: $22,087

Health and Medical Administrative Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $82,644

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $27,864

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $75,767

Earnings 5yr: $68,709

Debt: $22,489

Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.

Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)

Earnings 4yr: $75,099

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $72,564

Earnings 5yr: $67,630

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$12,548

In-State Tuition$8,658

Out-of-State Tuition$8,658

Financial Assistance & Support

39%

Pell Grants

43%

Take Loans

54%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$69,572

+-13% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$60,615

Completion Signals

46%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

65%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$8,318

Est. Monthly Payment

$90/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

Hover or tap a bubble above to explore detailed community insights.

Gender Balance

44%

Men

56%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 44% men and 56% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

47%

Part-Time Share

Avg Family Income

$54,991

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