Western Governors University
4001 East 700 South, Suite 701
Salt Lake City,
UT
84107
Phone: (801) 274-3280
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General Information About Western Governors University The primary mission of Western Governors University is to improve quality and expand access to postsecondary educational opportunities by providing a means for individuals to learn, independent of time or place, and to earn competency-based degrees and other credentials that are credible to both academic institutions and employers.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.Institution Type - 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities - Teacher certification
- Distance learning opportunities
Student Services - Remedial services
- Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted - Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation - Not applicable
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - Bachelor's degree
- Postbaccalaureate certificate
- Master's degree
Campus Setting - Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Admission Total Applicants 3,704 Percent Admitted 45% Men Admitted 50% Women Admitted 42% Full Time Retention Rate 70% -
Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $5,870 Room & Board Charge $0 Books & Supplies Cost $1,640 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 14,109 Native American 132 Asian 299 African American 1,237 Hispanic 660 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 16,214 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 5,191
