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Western Governors University or WGU was established in 1997, and is an online school with no campus locations. It was founded by nineteen governors led by Roy Romer. The administrative offices of the school are situated in Salt Lake City, Utah. It has a present enrollment of more than 10,000 students.
WGU is the only college to get regional accreditation from 4 regional accreditation commissions: the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Western Governors University confers degrees in business, education, healthcare professions and information technology. WGU's first student graduated in November, 2000. Presently, more than 400 students graduate from this university every year.
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Campus Location4001 East 700 South, Suite 701
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
USA
Main Tel: (801) 274-3280
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in education and teaching, computer science and engineering, and business and management.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Large number of students.
- Selective admissions.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
Other important characteristics: - Distance learning available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 679 | 7 | | Master | 237 | 7 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 159 | 5 | | Associate | 5 | 1 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 9,022 in 2007-2008 (8,289 full-time equivalent). About 44% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 56% of the class. Undergrads are 70% of enrolled students and graduate students are 30%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 5,870 | | Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid: Western Governors University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 37% | | Women | 37% | | All | 37% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (276 awarded) - Business Administration, Management and Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (89 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (710 awarded) - Educational/Instructional Media Design
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Social Science Teacher Education
- Special Education and Teaching
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
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