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Western Governors University

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Large | Suburb

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

47:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$8,010

Out of state

$8,010
Graduate

In state

$8,444

Out of state

$8,444

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
61%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 38.0% $4,794
State/local grants 6.0% $2,561
Institutional grants 8.0% $1,057
Loans 42.0% $5,494

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

Not Available

Books & Supplies

$200 per year

Personal Expenses

Not Available

Financial aid resources

Paying for college

Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships

Applying for financial Aid

Review this step-by-step guide on everything you need to do to complete your application.

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Learning Sciences
  • Accounting
Full List of Majors

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Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Educational/Instructional Technology
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • Nursing Administration
Full List of Programs

Graduate ProgramsX

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Admissions

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$65
Graduate
$65
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
63%
Male Students
37%

Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian59.53%
  2. Hispanic/Latino12.46%
  3. Black11.1%
  4. Not Specified8.35%
  5. Asian3.95%
  6. Two Or More Ethnicities3.06%
  7. American Indian/Alaska Native1.07%
  8. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.48%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

214,229

Undergraduate students

150,268

Graduate students

63,961

Full Time Students
100%
Part Time Students
0%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children
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