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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 Best 100 Online Colleges award list. Its online program features 30 online degree options. The on-campus net price to attend is $8,286.The school offers credit for military training, academic counseling services, and more.

Overview

School Type

  • Online
  • Private

Website: www.wgu.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:No
  • Career services:No
  • Weekend/Evening classes:No
  • Credit for life experiences:No
  • On-Campus day care:No
  • Online library services:No
  • Remedial services:No
  • Master's degrees:No
  • Post-master's certificates:No
  • Doctorate Degrees:No

Demographics

  • Full-time undergrad students:104,919
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:93,402
  • Pell Grant students:33,088
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:104,919
  • Students over 25 years old
    89%

Cost

In-district tuition and fees
$6,670
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Online & Distance Programs

Online/Distance degrees offered
30 degrees

Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Personal and Culinary Services(9)
  • Engineering(10)
  • Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(5)
  • History(6)
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Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
3,863 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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