Western Governors University Nursing Programs
Western Governors University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The suburban atmosphere of Salt Lake City makes it a great place for students who want the amenities of city life without actually living in the middle of a constant hustle and bustle.
Where Is Western Governors University?
Contact details for WGU are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 4001 South 700 East Suite 700, Salt Lake City, UT 84107 |
| Phone: | 801-274-3280 |
| Website: | www.wgu.edu |
How Do I Get Into WGU?
You can apply to WGU online at: https://inquiryv4.wgu.edu/?step=letsgetstarted
Can I Afford Western Governors University?
Student Loan Debt
It's not uncommon for college students to take out loans to pay for school. In fact, almost 66% of students nationwide depend at least partially on loans. At WGU, approximately 42% of students took out student loans averaging $5,494 a year. That adds up to $21,976 over four years for those students.
Western Governors University Undergraduate Student Diversity
Gender Diversity
Of the 104,919 full-time undergraduates at WGU, 37% are male and 63% are female.
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
The racial-ethnic breakdown of Western Governors University students is as follows.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3,562 |
| Black or African American | 9,971 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11,484 |
| White | 63,686 |
| International Students | 89 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 16,127 |
Western Governors University Nursing Concentrations
The table below shows the number of awards for each concentration.
| Major | Bachelor’s | Graduate Certificate | Master’s | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 7,718 | 0 | 0 | 7,718 |
| Nursing Administration | 68 | 3 | 1,423 | 1,494 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 0 | 0 | 461 | 461 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 0 | 0 | 65 | 65 |
| TOTAL | 7,786 | 3 | 1,949 | 9,738 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.