Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT · Private · Suburban campus · 155,088 students

Western Governors University is a private suburban college in Salt Lake City, UT, with about 155,088 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well Western Governors University fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

$16,728/yr

Cost of attendance

$60,615

Median earnings

46%

Graduation rate

65%

Retention

42:1

Student:faculty

97%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$9,358/yr

$30–48k$9,848/yr

$48–75k$10,939/yr

$75–110k$13,731/yr

$110k+$14,297/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by Western Governors University.