Student enrollment
Students working toward a college degree or certificate.
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Salt Lake City, Utah
Western Governors University
Private nonprofit
Your college at a glance
Student enrollmentabout 155,000
Average cost after grants$11,3282023-24
Start with the subjects you enjoy, compare the costs, and check what you need to apply.
Students, costs & outcomes
Understand the numbers →Students & teaching
about 155,000
Student–teacher ratio
The number of students for each faculty member.
Faculty working full time
The share of faculty who teach full time.
Costs & financial aid
Cost after financial aid
New, full-time undergraduates · Average cost after grants and scholarships per academic year.
2023-24
Tuition
Undergraduate students who live in state · per academic year.
2024-25
Tuition
Undergraduate students from out of state · per academic year.
2024-25
Required fees
Undergraduate students who live in state · per academic year.
2024-25
See all 19 figures for costs & financial aid
Tuition
Undergraduate students who live in the college’s district · per academic year.
2024-25
Required fees
Undergraduate students who live in the college’s district · per academic year.
2024-25
Required fees
Undergraduate students from out of state · per academic year.
2024-25
Tuition
Graduate students who live in the college’s district · per academic year.
2024-25
Tuition
Graduate students who live in state · per academic year.
2024-25
Tuition
Graduate students from out of state · per academic year.
2024-25
Required fees
Graduate students who live in the college’s district · per academic year.
2024-25
Required fees
Graduate students who live in state · per academic year.
2024-25
Required fees
Graduate students from out of state · per academic year.
2024-25
Cost after financial aid
New, full-time undergraduates · Average cost after financial aid per academic year.
2023-24
Cost after financial aid
New, full-time undergraduates · Average cost after financial aid per academic year · Family income: $0–$30,000.
2023-24
Cost after financial aid
New, full-time undergraduates · Average cost after financial aid per academic year · Family income: $110,001+.
2023-24
Cost after financial aid
New, full-time undergraduates · Average cost after financial aid per academic year · Family income: $30,001–$48,000.
2023-24
Cost after financial aid
New, full-time undergraduates · Average cost after financial aid per academic year · Family income: $48,001–$75,000.
2023-24
Cost after financial aid
New, full-time undergraduates · Average cost after financial aid per academic year · Family income: $75,001–$110,000.
2023-24
Graduation & next steps
Graduation rate
The share of students who completed their degree.
First-year student retention
First-year students who returned for their second year.
Graduate earnings
Average earnings after college.
Take At Least One Class Online
See all 5 figures for graduation & next steps
Take All Classes Online
Explore what you could study
Explore these subjects, then visit the college website to find courses that interest you.
Location & contact
4001 South 700 East Suite 700, Salt Lake City, UT, 84107
Phone: 8012743280
Picture your next step
Make a shortlist of subjects, look at the total cost, and find out what the application involves. A campus visit or a conversation with a current student can help you decide whether the college feels right for you.