Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
Western Governors University is a private university located in Salt Lake City, UT, serving approximately 135,822 students. It has an acceptance rate of 55%.
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Tuition
$8,300
Acceptance
100%
Students
185,015
Type
University
Setting
Suburban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$8,300
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,300
Avg On-Campus Living
$13,000
Avg Off-Campus Living
$8,100
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 5.5×Graduates earn about 5.5× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
51%
Freshman Retention
62%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
100%
SAT range
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ACT range
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Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
185,015
Undergrads
135,822
Campus Setting
Suburban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
350
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
527
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.52
Property Rate / 1,000
2.25
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Salt Lake City
Violent Rate / 100k
197
Property Rate / 100k
2,483
Location
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Salt Lake City, UT 84107
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