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Western Governors University is a non-profit, online university. As it is an exclusive online institution, WGU has no campus of its own. It was founded by the governors of 19 western states. The administrative offices of WGU are located in Salt Lake City, Utah. WGU enrolls more than 10,000 students every term.
WGU grants degrees in different areas of study like education, business, information technology and healthcare. WGU aims to deliver an outstanding quality education to its students under the guidance of professional mentors. The university also offers scholarships and other forms of financial aid to its students.
Salt Lake City, UT is home to Western Governors University. Salt Lake City is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Western Governors University go up to the Master's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Students commonly pursue studies in education and teaching and computer science and engineering.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Western Governors University attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 37% of them (as of 2007). Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume the school has broad appeal.
Western Governors University has 9,022 enrolled students (as of 2007). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Full-time students are the norm at Western Governors University.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The primary mission of Western Governors University is to improve quality and expand access to postsecondary educational opportuni-ties 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."
More complete details are provided below.
Western Governors University
4001 East 700 South Suite 701
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
General Phone: (801) 274-3280
http://www.wgu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 555 | teacher ed, instructional media design, math teaching, social science teaching, science teaching, ESL instruction |
| Business And Management | 226 | business administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 104 | computer support |
| Liberal Arts | 7 | general studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Western Governors University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 541 | 6 |
| Master's degree | 192 | 7 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 149 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 10 | 3 |
In 2007, Western Governors University had a total enrollment of 9,022 students (9,022 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 72% |
| Graduate | 28% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 11% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 0% |
| 20-21 | 1% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 21% |
| 35-39 | 19% |
| 40-49 | 24% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Salt Lake City, Utah for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Utah Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 12,273 | 4,489 | 37% | 3,220 | 72% |
| Men | 4,051 | 1,482 | 37% | 1,238 | 84% |
| Women | 8,222 | 3,007 | 37% | 1,982 | 66% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,580 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,580 |
| Books and supplies | $ 880 |
Financial Aid:
Western Governors University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3339400)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 32 | 71 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 32 | $58,722 | 71 | $54,578 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 16 | $40,041 | 35 | $38,085 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 48 | $52,495 | 106 | $49,132 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Mathematics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Western Governors University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
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