Western Governors University Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
31.4K

Full + Part time Students
1:41

Faculty to Student Ratio
0%

Transfer Student Ratio
$11.7K

Avg. Financial Aid

Western Governors University is an online university driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs. WGU has flourished into a national university, serving over 25,000 students from all 50 states. The university continues to open doors for adult learners who need flexibility to achieve their education and career goals. WGU’s innovative competency-based academic approach makes it possible, allowing individuals to fit their education into their lives, not the other way around. WGU is mission driven. Created to expand access to higher education, WGU’s mission has remained one of helping hard-working adults meet their educational goals and improve their career opportunities.

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Overview

Founded	1997
Full-Time Undergraduate	31,353
Programs	55 Programs
Courses	647 Courses
Equivalencies	3,834 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$6,070
Out-of-State Tuition	$6,070
Books and Supplies	$900
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	76%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$7,477
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	49%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$4,219

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

WGU offers a variety of financial aid options including loans, grants and scholarships.

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

WGU is a transfer friendly school.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Since WGU does not require entrance exams such as the SAT, ACT, GRE, or GMAT, all incoming students are expected to successfully pass the WGU Collegiate Readiness Assessment. This online test helps determine your readiness for collegiate-level study in an online environment that relies heavily upon writing ability. Your Enrollment Counselor will inform you of when you’re able to take the test once you have applied for admission. Results are typically available by the next day and are relayed to you via email.
Official Transcripts:

You are required to submit official transcripts of all prior academic work completed at community colleges, colleges or universities you’ve attended.
SAT Scores:

The submission of ACT/SAT scores is not required.
Letters of Recommendation:

Please speak to an Enrollment Counselor to attain more information pertaining to the enrollment processes. Most programs may not require submission of letters of recommendation.
Application Fee:

There is a non-refundable $65 application fee. This fee is waived if you are either faculty, staff or graduate of a partnering community college or partnering institution.
Interview:

WGU requires an Intake Interview for enrollment, which is an important “checkpoint” to make sure we have all the correct information for you to begin. This needs to be completed by the 15th of the month prior to your intended start date.
Other Requirements:

For undergrad programs, a personal evaluation of your transcripts from prior colleges will be needed to determine whether you will be able to clear any degree requirements. WGU does not accept transfer credit at the graduate (master’s) level.
Apply Here:

www.wgu.edu/wgu/app/app_step0

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Each degree program specifies the "competencies" you must pass to receive your degree. Just having accumulated credits isn’t proof that you have cleared the competencies. Prior courses must be relevant.
Credits (Min/Max):

WGU does not publish a minimum/maximum credit requirement for transfer credit.

Information for Transfer Out Students

View Transfer Agreements:

www.wgu.edu/cc