Western Governors University
Private nonprofit, 4-year
4001 South 700 East Suite 700, Salt Lake City, UT 84107
Quick Facts
135,822
Total Enrollment
51%
Graduation Rate
$69,572
Median Earnings (6yr)
$8,300
In-State Tuition
$10,442
Avg Net Price
42:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
About Western Governors University
Institution Details
| Type | Private nonprofit, 4-year |
| Classification | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Size | 20,000 and above |
| Accreditation | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
| Online Only | Yes |
Location
| Address | 4001 South 700 East Suite 700 |
| City | Salt Lake City, UT |
| ZIP Code | 84107 |
| County | Salt Lake County |
President/Chief Administrator: Scott D. Pulsipher (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 135,822 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 57% |
| Male | 43% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 55.3% |
| Black | 13.3% |
| Hispanic | 15.3% |
| Asian | 4.1% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 3.9% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 0.0% |
| Unknown | 6.7% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 84.2% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$8,300
In-State Tuition
$8,300
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,464
Total Cost of Attendance
$10,442
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 35% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 43% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 35% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $11,116 |
| Median Total Debt | $8,318 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $27,653 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 54% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $9,358 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $9,848 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $10,666 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $13,731 |
| $110,001+ | $14,297 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$69,572
6 Years After
$68,924
8 Years After
$60,615
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $43,800 | 75th percentile: $100,953
Earnings by Family Income Background
$50,366
Low Income
$71,790
Middle Income
$91,955
High Income
Student Outcomes
62%
Full-Time Retention
51%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
42:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$6,168
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$2,952
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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