Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, Utah · Private Nonprofit · School-wide averages from federal college data.
Numbers on this page are school-wide averages from federal and state data. They do not describe every major or program. Small graduating classes may be hidden for privacy. Apprenticeships and some trade programs are not included.
At Western Governors University, net price is what families actually pay after grants and scholarships. For families earning $0–$30,000, that was about $12K per year, about the same as the median among private nonprofit colleges in Utah ($12K), and lower than the median among colleges nationwide ($15K).
Finish on time means completing within the normal time frame for the degree (for example, six years for a four-year bachelor's degree). About 46% of students finished on time, about the same as the median among private nonprofit colleges in Utah (46%), and lower than the median among colleges nationwide (58%). That is lower than the 65% of full-time freshmen who returned for year 2.
Typical pay six years after starting was about $70K, higher than the median among private nonprofit colleges in Utah ($53K), and higher than the median among colleges nationwide ($36K). Graduates who borrowed had a median of about $8K in federal loan debt at graduation, about the same as the median among private nonprofit colleges in Utah ($8K), and lower than the median among colleges nationwide ($10K).
Net price by family income
What full-time undergraduates actually paid per year after grants and scholarships, by family income band (federal College Scorecard).
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $12,064 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,436 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,578 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $14,824 |
Published costs
Published sticker prices where reported. Net price bands above show what families typically paid after aid.
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Published tuition & fees (in-state) | $8,658 |
| Published tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $8,658 |
| Total cost of attendance | $16,728 |
| Books & supplies | $200 |
Who attends
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 155,088 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 39.4% |
| First-year retention (full-time) | 64.6% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 42:1 |
Top programs by completions
Typical pay four years after finishing, federal loan debt, and how many students completed each field of study. Rows with too few students are omitted for privacy.
| Field of study | Credential | Typical pay (4 yrs) | Debt | Graduates | Debt vs. pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's Degree | $130K | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's Degree | $112K | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $109K | $23K | N/A | 21% |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $99K | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $84K | $22K | N/A | 26% |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $83K | $28K | N/A | 34% |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | $57K | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Education, General | Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification) | $53K | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Education, General | Bachelor's Degree | $50K | $23K | N/A | 46% |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Completions by award level
100,468 Credentials awarded in the 2023–24 school year (federal completions survey).
| Award level | Completions |
|---|---|
| Doctoral | 50,258 |
| Bachelor's | 50,064 |
| Master's | 124 |
| Doctoral research | 22 |
| Award level 20 | 0 |
| Other award | 0 |
Institution finances
Endowment, state tax support (public colleges), and Parent PLUS loans. Endowment values come from IPEDS via College Scorecard. Many small schools do not report them.
Endowment
Endowment market value at the start and end of the most recent fiscal year reported to IPEDS. Endowment per student divides year-end value by undergraduate enrollment.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Endowment (year-end) | $3.3M |
| Endowment (year-start) | $2.6M |
| Change over fiscal year | +$688K (+26.1%) |
| Endowment per undergraduate | $21 |
Parent PLUS loans
Median Parent PLUS loan debt among graduates who borrowed. These are federal loans parents take out, separate from the student's own federal loan debt above.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Parent PLUS debt at graduation | $11K |
Institution facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Highest degree offered | Graduate |
| Predominant award | Predominantly bachelor's |
| Accreditor | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Campus setting | Suburb, large |
| Address | 4001 South 700 East Suite 700, 84107 |
Related Utah research
- Part 3: Early-Career Earnings by Utah Pathway Type
- Part 4: Where Utah Students Start
- Part 5: Net Price Reality for Utah Families
- Part 7: Completion Rates Across Utah Institutions
- Part 8: Student Debt vs. Early Earnings
Data sources
- U.S. College Scorecard (school-wide outcomes)
- IPEDS directory (2023–24)
- IPEDS tuition and costs (2023–24)
- IPEDS completions (2023–24 award year)
- IPEDS finance survey endowment (via College Scorecard)
- College Scorecard Parent PLUS loan medians
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