Western Governors University Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Salt Lake City, UT · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$8,658
Out-of-State Tuition$8,658
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

Western Governors University vs. State and National Averages

Western Governors UniversityUT AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$8,658$12,586$18,082
vs. average—-31%-52%

Other colleges in Salt Lake City

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
Westminster UniversityPrivate nonprofit823$43,528
Neumont College of Computer SciencePrivate for-profit453$27,360
Fortis College-Salt Lake CityPrivate for-profit383$13,474
University of UtahPublic27,264$9,620
Midwives College of UtahPrivate nonprofit234$8,583

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at Western Governors University

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$60,615
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)46%
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$11,116
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants39%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over84%
First-generation students47%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Western Governors University?

In-state tuition at Western Governors University is $8,658 and out-of-state tuition is $8,658, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Western Governors University?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for Western Governors University. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for Western Governors University?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Western Governors University. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is Western Governors University?

Western Governors University enrolls about 155,088 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 42:1.

Is Western Governors University expensive?

In-state tuition at Western Governors University is $8,658, which is 31% below the UT average of $12,586.

How much do graduates of Western Governors University earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Western Governors University are $60,615 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at Western Governors University take on?

The median debt among Western Governors University graduates who borrowed is $11,116, according to College Scorecard.