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Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah · Private Non-Profit · Founded N/A

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$69,572

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Graduation Rate

51%

Annual Tuition

$8,300

At a Glance

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Total Students

135,822

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Retention Rate

62%

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Faculty Ratio

42

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Financial Aid

43%

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Median Debt

$11,116

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Campus Setting

Suburban

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Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

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Founded

N/A

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Institution Overview

Western Governors University is a private, non-profit institution with a large 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. The median debt for students is $11,116.

Graduates of Western Governors University report earnings of $74,978 one year after graduation. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $69,572, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $60,615.

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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%. 42.6% of students receive financial aid. The in-state tuition is $8,300.

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Campus Location

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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