Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT · Private nonprofit · 155,088 undergrads (large, suburb) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $12,064 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $12,436 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $12,578 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $14,824 |
| Over $110,000 | $12,734 |
| All incomes (average) | $12,548 |
Sticker tuition: $8,658 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
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- Average SAT
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- Median ACT
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- Students with Pell grants
- 39%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 46%
- Freshman retention
- 65%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $60,615
- Median debt at graduation
- $11,116
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business28%
Health & Nursing26%
Computer Science23%
Education19%
Engineering3%
Visual & Performing Arts0%
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