by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Western Governors University ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
Western Governors University was awarded 638 badges in the 2026 rankings.
College Factual ranked WGU Western Governors as #426 out of 3,449 colleges and universities in the country on its 2026 Best Colleges list. This puts it in the top 5% of all schools in the nation.
Within the state, WGU Western Governors holds the #4 spot on the Best Colleges in Utah ranking.
At Western Governors University, the student to faculty ratio is 42 to 1. Compared to the national average of 15 to 1, this is somewhat high. This could mean that class sizes may be larger than they are at other colleges or universities or that professors may be required to teach more classes.
Another measure that is often used to estimate how much access students will have to their professors is how many faculty members are full-time. The idea here is that part-time faculty tend to spend less time on campus, so they may not be as available to students as full-timers.
The full-time faculty percentage at Western Governors University is 73%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate is a sign of how many full-time students like a college or university well enough to come back for their sophomore year. At Western Governors University this rate is 62%, which is a bit lower than the national average of 68%.
The on-time graduation rate for someone pursuing a bachelor’s degree is typically four years. This rate at WGU Western Governors for first-time, full-time students is 51%, which is better than the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Western Governors University.
The current enrollment includes 135,822 undergraduates at WGU Western Governors.
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The typical net cost at WGU Western Governors is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for WGU Western Governors
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $9,358 | $9,848 | $10,666 | $13,731 | $14,297 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of WGU Western Governors, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
Almost 66% of college students who graduated with the class of 2018 took out student loans, but that percentage varies from school to school. At WGU Western Governors, approximately 43% of students took out student loans averaging $5,947 a year. That adds up to $23,788 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 5.2%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you’ll be able to pay back your student loans. Get more details about paying for Western Governors University.
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Western Governors University make about $60,615 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. This is good news for future Western Governors University graduates since it is 23% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year.
See which majors at Western Governors University make the most money.
Western Governors University is a private not-for-profit institution found in Salt Lake City, Utah. Salt Lake City is considered a suburb and offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of a city center. Get more details about the location of Western Governors University.
Contact information for Western Governors University are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 4001 South 700 East Suite 700, Salt Lake City, UT 84107 |
| Phone: | 8012743280 |
| Website: | www.wgu.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/wgu.edu |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/wgu |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 7 majors graduated from Western Governors University. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 50,234 | NA |
| Nursing | 7,799 | $77,504 |
| Business Administration & Management | 7,397 | $67,444 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 5,296 | $54,990 |
| Information Technology | 4,220 | $99,943 |
| Educational Assessment | 3,267 | NA |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 3,023 | $89,288 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 2,917 | $34,615 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 1,707 | $49,623 |
| Accounting | 1,706 | $53,025 |
Online learning options are becoming more and more popular at American colleges and universities. Online classes are great for students who have busy schedules or for those who just want to study on their own time.
155,088 students took at least one online class at Western Governors University.
Learn more about online learning at Western Governors University.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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