Missouri's own surprisingly affordable online university.
Surprisingly Affordable
Graduate with less student debt—or none at all1.
By going faster, you save even more.
Student Obsessed
Personalized, one-on-one faculty support.
Online college education to fit modern life.
Unmatched Results
97% employer satisfaction with WGU grads2.
A degree that can pay for itself faster3.
Because you deserve it.
Misty changed her life at WGU. When she describes her experience, she says, "Education was the only way. ... When I heard that WGU was flexible, that it was affordable, and that my learning would be competency-based, there was no other option."
Accredited. Recognized. Respected.
WGU Missouri offers programs through the accreditation of our national partner, Western Governors University. The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities first accredited WGU in 2003 and reaffirmed it in 2016, noting WGU's “institution-wide focus on helping students succeed.”
"One of the most innovative school's we've seen. Two things stand out, besides the very reasonable cost, and they are: competency-based learning and the overwhelmingly positive reviews this school receives from its students and graduates," University Research & Review writes in awarding WGU its exclusive Best Value School recognition.
WGU Missouri offers teacher-education programs through Western Governors University. WGU's Teachers College is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), the only recognized national accreditor for educator preparation.
The bachelor’s and master’s nursing degree programs at WGU are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
WGU's College of Business programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), a leading specialized accreditation association for business education. ACBSP accredits business, accounting, and business-related programs worldwide.
"WGU Missouri’s advantage is its flexibility. The education itself is top-notch, and the flexibility allows busy people to get through school. I recommend WGU to everybody, particularly in IT fields. The certifications you get at WGU are fantastic – some of the best in the industry."
—Ken Krauss, M.S. Information Security and Assurance, Kansas City
Any time is back-to-school time at WGU.
Back to School Scholarship. Apply by October 31, 2019.
For a limited time, the $2,000 Back to School Scholarship is one more way WGU is removing the barriers between you and your degree.
And now is the perfect time to get started.
Programs begin the first of each month. And our flexible, online format lets you complete most coursework any time or place that fits your schedule.
A national university with a special focus on Missouri.
Experience a greater degree of success.
Across the nation, WGU graduates are considered leaders and innovators in their professions—at top companies and organizations such as Amazon, Cedars-Sinani, Google, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, the Mayo Clinic, and the United Nations.
Whether you're looking to further a career in business, education, healthcare, or IT, we have the degree program to match your talents and interests.
See for yourself where a WGU degree can take you.
WGU offers degrees with your career in mind.
All of our degree programs are carefully chosen with employment and success in mind. Our special model for online-learning is designed for the working adult, and our commitment to keep costs down means better ROI for our graduates.
Our degree programs start at the first of every month, all year long.
No need to wait for spring or fall semester. It's back-to-school time at WGU year-round. Get started by talking to an Enrollment Counselor today, and you'll be on your way to realizing your dream of a bachelor's or master's degree—sooner than you might think!
Next Start Date
Dec 1
Start the 1st of any month—as soon as you complete enrollment!
Apply FREE this week¹ Since the launch of WGU's Responsible Borrowing Initiative in 2013, average borrowing per WGU student has decreased by more than 40%. Undergraduate students at WGU graduate with less than half the debt of the national average.
2 In a 2018 Harris Poll survey of 300 employers of WGU graduates, 97% said their WGU grads meet or exceed expectations.
3 WGU graduates, on average, increase their annual income by $12,600 within two years of graduation. With an average cost of $16,500 for a bachelor's degree, the average return on investment for a WGU degree is two to three years. Source: 2018 Harris Poll Online survey.