Private Institution
Western Governors University
Western Governors University is a fully online institution, so it does not have a physical campus. The university is headquartered in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area. WGU is designed for working adults seeking to advance their education through a competency-based learning model. Its unique structure allows students to learn at their own pace and demonstrate mastery of subjects.
Programs
14
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$70,445
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
73/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$8,300
Sticker price (est.)
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Western Governors University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 35% of students receive Pell Grants; 43% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $9,358 | $37,432 |
| $30K – $48K | $9,848 | $39,392 |
| $48K – $75K | $10,666 | $42,664 |
| $75K – $110K | $13,731 | $54,924 |
| $110K+ | $14,297 | $57,188 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $8,300 | $33,200 |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
Programs at Western Governors University
14 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.