Skip to main content
Government-Verified Education Data
Western Governors University logo

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$69,572

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Graduation Rate

51%

Annual Tuition

$8,300

At a Glance

Total Students

135,822

Retention Rate

62%

Faculty Ratio

42

Financial Aid

43%

Median Debt

$11,116

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Western Governors University is a private, non-profit institution with a student body of 135,822. The university has a graduation rate of 50.6% and a retention rate of 61.5%. The in-state tuition is $8,300, and 42.6% of students receive financial aid.

Graduates of Western Governors University report earnings of $74,978 one year after graduation, $69,572 five years after graduation, and $60,615 ten years after graduation. The median debt for graduates is $11,116.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$75k

1 YEAR

$70k

5 YEARS

$61k

10 YEARS

Top 7% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Western Governors University graduates earn a median salary of $74,978. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $69,572. Ten years after graduation, the median salary is $60,615. The median debt for graduates is $11,116.

Western Governors University has a graduation rate of 50.6% and a retention rate of 61.5%. The university has a student body of 135,822 students. 42.6% of students receive financial aid. The in-state tuition is $8,300.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Compare Similar Institutions

Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing

Earnings $69,519
Tuition $0
Acceptance N/A
Compare

Providence College

Earnings $69,326
Tuition $60,848
Acceptance 49%
Compare

University of San Francisco

Earnings $69,951
Tuition $58,222
Acceptance 51%
Compare

College of the Holy Cross

Earnings $69,984
Tuition $60,850
Acceptance 21%
Compare

Campus Location

Salt Lake City, Utah

Salt Lake City, UT 84107

Western Governors University is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The campus is in a suburban setting.

All Colleges in Utah ROI Analysis Affordable in Utah Browse All Majors

Frequently Asked Questions

In-state tuition is $8,300 and out-of-state tuition is $8,300 per year.