Also known as
- WGU
- Western Governors
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
20,549
63.1% Female
36.9% Male
Institution Overview
School Type
Private not-for-profit (no religious affiliation)
Region
Rocky Mountains CO ID MT UT WY
Academic Calendar
Other academic year
Setting
Suburb: Large
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
No
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
56
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
24
Distance
56
Degrees Offered
Master's
Certificate Offered
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.63%
American Indian or Alaska Native
4.45%
Asian
11.75%
Black or African American
6.28%
Hispanic or Latino
0.42%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
70.59%
White
2.55%
Two or more races
3.10%
Unknown
0.21%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$65
Admissions Office Web Address
www.wgu.edu/admissions/requirements.asp
Tuition & Aid
Average Tuition
$6,500
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
No
Continuing Professional
No
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Master's degree
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
24
Master's (Distance)
24
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate (Distance)
6
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Accounting | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Biology Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Earth Science Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Information Resources Management | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Information Technology | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Network and System Administration/Administrator | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Nursing Administration | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Organizational Leadership | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Physics Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Social Science Teacher Education | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,594 | 1,594 | 0 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 1,594 | 1,594 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 1,594 | 1,594 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 1,594 | 1,594 | 0 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
No
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average Tuition
$6,500
Financial aid office web address
www.wgu.edu/tuition_financial_aid/financial_aid_application.asp
Tuition fee varies by residency status
No
Tuition & Fees
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $6,500 |
| Full time Fees | $290 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
20,549
63.1% Female
36.9% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.63%
American Indian or Alaska Native
4.45%
Asian
11.75%
Black or African American
6.28%
Hispanic or Latino
0.42%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
70.59%
White
2.55%
Two or more races
3.10%
Unknown
0.21%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 45 | 84 |
| Asian | 425 | 490 |
| Black Or African American | 821 | 1,594 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 561 | 730 |
| Native Hawaiian OrOther Pacific Islander | 32 | 54 |
| Non-resident Alien | 27 | 17 |
| White | 5,206 | 9,300 |
| Two Or More Races | 200 | 325 |
| Unknown | 268 | 370 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | No |
| Placement Services For Completers | No |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
Yes
On-Campus Housing Available?
No
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | No |
| On-campus day care for student's children | No |
| None of the above services are offered | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
4001 South 700 East Suite 700
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
Phone
801-274-3280
Fax
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