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They Said No—
WGU Said Yes.
Other universities have rigid deadlines and test times set in stone. WGU doesn’t. Others charge a fortune. Not us. At WGU, you come first. It’s your education, so you’re in the driver’s seat. With affordable tuition and flexible programs that allow you to study when, where, and how you like, you’ll never have to shift your schedule to get to class or take a day off to take a test. Work hard, live your life, earn your degree. Welcome to the University of You.
THE WGU IMPACT
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We're an online university dedicated to making higher education accessible for as many people as possible. Everything we do at Western Governors University is aimed at increasing accessibility and opportunity for each student, regardless of their background, motivations, or life situation. That focus helps produce success for our over 300,000 graduates. Our curriculum focused on today's workforce needs is why WGU grads have a 98% employer satisfaction rate*, and why our students see an average salary increase of $22,200 just two years after graduating.*
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What Our Alumni Are Saying
People love their WGU experience. See why it means so much to them and what makes us different.
"I am able to affect [students] in a positive way because of the classes that I was taking."
— Zhane Dill
Teacher and Founder, Anointed in Motion
"The beauty of WGU is that it is your degree on your terms. Mentors and instructors are there to provide support and ensure we stay on track, but this is your degree plan and make sure you make it work for you."
— Juan Longoria
Director & MLN Co-Chair, T-Mobile
"Obtaining degrees from WGU means confidence in the school and myself that I can achieve anything. My journey with WGU has made it possible for me to be more disciplined with my time."
— Jane Chung, Managing Director of Deloitte & Touche, LLP
"I am grateful that WGU gave me the ability to reach my goals while working full time and being an active mom. It means a great deal that the work I am so passionate about resonates with others."
— Ashlei Ashmore
Director of Operations, OSUCOM-CNl
"In addition to the knowledge, you’ll gain and the opportunities for career advancement you’ll enjoy, you will find yourself generally better prepared to tackle anything life throws at you. The confidence you build by working through your course materials, refining your work products, and gaining the self-knowledge that you can, step by step, achieve a major educational milestone will prove invaluable in anything you choose to do."
— Rob Berg
Principal and Director, Perr&Knight
WGU Grads Hold Positions With Top Employers
Innovation in Every Step
President Scott Pulsipher is focused on utilizing innovation to help WGU provide an individualized approach that produces resilient grads who are ready to meet the needs of today's workforce.
2023 Annual Report
See what kind of marks we received, how we compare, and how we are working to help bridge the gap between talent and access to opportunity.
Military Appreciation Month
WGU is celebrating Military Appreciation Month in November in recognition of the sacrifices made by our students, alumni, and employees in the military community.
Native American Heritage Month
WGU recognizes the contributions the first Americans made to this country, and we celebrate the heritage of our Native American students, alumni, and employees.
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