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Western Governors University
The primary mission of Western Governors University is to improve quality and expand access to postsecondary educational opportuni-ties by providing a means for individuals to learn, independent of time or place, and to earn competency-based degrees and other credentials that are credible to both academic institutions and employers.
General Information
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Contact Information 4001 East 700 South, Suite 701, Salt Lake City, UT 84107 www.wgu.edu admissions@wgu.edu |
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| Degrees Offered
Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree | Type of Institution Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Certificates Offered Postbaccalaureate certificate | Carnegie Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields |
| Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification Distance Learning opportunities | Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application. Western Governors University FAFSA School Code |
| Credit Accepted Advanced placement (AP) credits | Religious Affiliation Not applicable |
| Student Population 6,616 (4,936 undergraduate) | Campus Setting Suburb: Large |
| Undergraduate Student Age 6% under 25, 62% over 25 | Campus Housing No |
Admissions Information
| Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007) Click here to apply online | $65 |
Student Expenses
| UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES | |||
| DETAILED EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| Tuition and fees | |||
| In-State | $5,580 | $5,580 | $5,180 |
| Out-of-State | $5,580 | $5,580 | $5,180 |
| Books and Supplies | $850 | $820 | $800 |
| Living Arrangement | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | |||
| Other | |||
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other | $1,100 | $1,060 | $970 |
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| In-State | |||
| Off Campus | $6,430 | $7,460 | |
| Off Campus with Family | $7,530 | $7,460 | |
| Out-Of-State | |||
| Off Campus | $6,430 | $7,460 | |
| Off Campus with Family | $7,530 | $7,460 | |
| All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. | |||
Blog
Class notes (The Monterey County Herald)
Sep 1 2008
The following students have been inducted into the 2007-2008 National Honor Roll: Alisal High School: Janet Bravo, Archie Clapano, Marlene Garcia, Juan L. Garcio, Griselda Llamas, Juan C. Narez, Moises Ochoa, Mario Reyes, Ana Topete, Christian Vega. Alvarez HIgh School: Diego Ortega.
Green Valley teacher not in Kansas anymore (Las Vegas Sun)
Aug 27 2008
Josh Adams thought he was as prepared as a first-year teacher could be on Monday.
