- ProfessorsC
- ValueB
- DiversityNG
- SafetyNG
- Student LifeNG
- LocationNG
Western Governors University is ...
Private not-for-profit
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Western Governors University Rankings
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
100%
SAT Range
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ACT Range
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Application Fee
$65
SAT/ACT
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High School GPA
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Cost
Net Price
$9,115/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Academics
Professors
C
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
41:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 70%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.254 responses
- 89%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.210 responses
- 86%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.210 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Nursing
4,753 GraduatesBusiness Administration and Management
1,405 GraduatesElementary Education
585 GraduatesAccounting
570 GraduatesInformation Technology
536 GraduatesComputer and Information Systems Security
406 GraduatesManagement Sciences and Information Systems
276 GraduatesSpecial Education and Teaching
264 GraduatesHuman Resources Management
247 GraduatesComputer Programming
216 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
63,961Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
92%
Pell Grant
36%
Varsity Athletes
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$38,800/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
26%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
86%
National
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Western Governors University Reviews
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Western Governors University is a great learning experiment. Mentors help keep you on task weekly. This is a strong self-driven learning experience. If you stay on task, put in the time and effort you can pass it faster than going to school. Rates are affordable! Proctors for testing are great, if you never have taken a test online it’s an experience I would recommend to all and will be a requirement as well. Loads of resources at your fingertips to help you grasp the subjects too. Make going back to school fun, by attending WGU, you won’t be disappointed. You can do it!
I was extremely pleased during my tenure with WGU. Having received two master's degrees from the institution, I had the opportunity to spend a good amount of time working through graduate level coursework. My student mentors were so caring and thoughtful--- my father passed away while I was a student and the university sent me a card to express their condolences. What a beautiful gesture that was on behalf of the school!
As for my courses, I was very pleased with the support I received from my course mentors. They were quick to reply to queries I had regarding course work and revisions.
Granted, in order to attend WGU, it would be helpful to be self-motivated and able to stick to a timeframe you've allotted--- but for most mature adults, hopefully this won't be a struggle.
Rating= two thumbs up [from this full time working mother of five :-) ]
As for my courses, I was very pleased with the support I received from my course mentors. They were quick to reply to queries I had regarding course work and revisions.
Granted, in order to attend WGU, it would be helpful to be self-motivated and able to stick to a timeframe you've allotted--- but for most mature adults, hopefully this won't be a struggle.
Rating= two thumbs up [from this full time working mother of five :-) ]
WGU was challenging and I learned a ton of valuable skills and knowledge. The scheduling is up to you, hence very convenient. The tuition cost is inexpensive. And there are a ton of resources including course mentors that are extremely responsive. If I had taken the same curriculum at my local university it would have taken me seven years due to the inconvenient scheduling and low availability of classes. Going to WGU took me two years. That's a huge saving of time and money!