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Western Governors University Trade Programs

Western Governors University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Salt Lake City, UT. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Where Is Western Governors University?

Contact details for WGU Western Governors can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	4001 South 700 East Suite 700, Salt Lake City, UT 84107
Phone:	8012743280
Website:	www.wgu.edu/
Admissions:	www.wgu.edu/admissions/requirements.asp
Financial Aid:	www.wgu.edu/tuition_financial_aid/financial_aid_application.asp

How Do I Get Into WGU Western Governors?

You can apply to WGU Western Governors online at: https://inquiryv4.wgu.edu/?step=letsgetstarted

How Hard Is It To Get Into WGU Western Governors?

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Can I Afford Western Governors University?

The average net price after aid at WGU Western Governors is $10,442. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$8,180
In-State Fees	$478
Out-of-State Tuition	$8,180
Out-of-State Fees	$478
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$8,658
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$8,658

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 1% of students at WGU Western Governors receive some form of financial aid (2,027 students).

Approximately 43% of students at WGU Western Governors receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $5,054 per student.

39% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,734.

Student Loan Debt

43% of WGU Western Governors undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,947 per year.

Western Governors University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 69,729 students enrolled at WGU Western Governors, all undergraduate. WGU Western Governors is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 135,822 undergraduate students at WGU Western Governors, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Western Governors University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	5,840
Black or African American	19,422
Hispanic	21,052
White	68,454
American Indian/Alaska Native	1,494
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	679
Two or More Races	5,297

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at WGU Western Governors break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Texas	307
Georgia	181
California	170
Florida	160
Washington	133

Additionally, approximately 0.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Western Governors University

WGU Western Governors is a fully online institution — all programs are delivered through distance education.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Western Governors University

WGU Western Governors offers 7 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Institutional Profile

WGU Western Governors has an open admission policy: Yes. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.