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Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah

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Western Governors University is a private college in Salt Lake City, Utah and has been named to the Abound: Finish College 100 Best Online Colleges, Best Online Colleges: West, and Best Colleges for Military and Veterans award lists for 2024. The school’s online program features 29 online degree options and 112,807 online students. The on-campus average net price to attend is $9,207. The school offers online degrees, academic counseling services, credit for military training, and more.

Overview

School Type

  • Online
  • Private

Website: www.wgu.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Career services:No
  • Weekend/Evening classes:No
  • Credit for life experiences:No
  • On-Campus day care:No

Demographics

  • Full-time undergrad students:112,807
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:95,133
  • Pell Grant students:36,224
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:112,807
  • Students over 25 years old
    88%

Cost

Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$9,207
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Online & Distance Programs


Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services(9)
  • Education(10)
  • Health Professions and Related Programs(4)
  • Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(6)
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Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
4,677 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
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