Western Governors University

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#151 Overall Score: 28.0 Best Online Bachelors Programs

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Bachelor's Program Overview

Western Governors University, a private institution, has been offering online bachelor's degree programs since 1999-2000. All of the classes are recorded and archived online, so students can access lecture material at their own convenience. When applying for the online programs at Western Governors University, it's important to note that the deadline is rolling.

Quick Stats
Academic year founded 1999-2000
Total enrollment 25,856
2012-2013 Tuition $241 per credit
Application deadline Rolling
Admissions URL http://www.wgu.edu/admissions/requirements
Admissions e-mail info@wgu.edu

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U.S. News Rankings

Faculty Credentials & Training rank 142
Faculty Credentials & Training score 26.0
Student Services & Technology rank 22
Student Services & Technology score 46.0
Student Engagement rank 164
Student Engagement score 19.9

Applying

Application deadline (U.S. residents) Rolling
Application deadline (international students) rolling; Rolling
Priority application deadline N/A
Admissions website http://www.wgu.edu/admissions/requirements
Director of admissions Edward Rios
Admissions phone (866) 225-5948
Admissions E-mail info@wgu.edu
Denies admittance to qualified applicants Yes

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Academics

Maximum class size N/A
Full-time instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online N/A
Part-time instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online N/A
Average online teaching experience N/A
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Can earn degree entirely online Yes
Can earn degree entirely outside U.S. Yes
One-year retention rates N/A
Graduation rates N/A

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Student Body

Total enrollment 25,856
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New students who are first-time freshmen N/A
Average student age N/A

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Technology & Support

Required Internet speed 56k
Instructor response expected within (hours) 3
24-7 live tech support No

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Paying for School

Tuition for U.S. students (per credit) $241
Tuition for international students (per credit) N/A
Financial aid available Both institutional and federal aid are available

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