Western Governors University

Western Governors University Overview

Western Governors University is a private, nonprofit school in the city of Salt Lake City, Utah. Western Governors was founded in 1998 and the school enrolls around 150,116 students per year, which includes 107,952 undergrads.

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2022 Western Governors Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Continuous
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Tuition	$7,454

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Is Western Governors a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can give you a sense of how selective a university is.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a clearer sense of what Western Governors offers and if it seems like a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Western Governors

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Approximately 73% of first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Western Governorsreturn for the next year. Around 64% of students who started at Western Governors earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Western Governors Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with Western Governors directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Western Governors

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Western Governors's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

Students in the class of 2022 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $19,880 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Western Governors.

Based on this information, is Western Governors the school for you? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Western Governors a good school for you?

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Where is Western Governors University Located?

Western Governors is located in the urban setting of Salt Lake City, Utah.

If you would like to see Western Governors for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 15 and Interstate 80 to Salt Lake City, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Salt Lake City.

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