by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 104,919 undergraduates in 2020, Western Governors University is a very large, private university located in Salt Lake City, Utah. However, all undergraduate courses at Western Governors University are taught online, so make sure you have a good Internet connection! Keep this in mind when reviewing the other aspects of our student life report. Be sure to also check out our Western Governors University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Western Governors University Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Western Governors University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Western Governors University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Western Governors University for Veterans Guide.
Western Governors University does not offer on-campus housing. We would not have expected them to, given that their classes/degrees are offered online exclusively.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Western Governors University has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 104,919 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 104,919 (100.0%). Part-time attendance was N/A (N/A).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 104,919 | N/A | 104,919 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Western Governors University receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Western Governors University #281 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Western Governors University by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Western Governors University Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at Western Governors University, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Western Governors University Athletics