WGU Alumni Resources (2024)

FAQs

What is the average time to graduate from WGU? ›

The average time to complete a bachelor's degree with WGU is 2.5 years*, proving that WGU students are motivated and use the opportunity to control their speed to graduation.

It is an accredited and reputable online university that offers bachelor's and master's degree programs.

A Global Network of 375,027 Graduates

WGU's alumni network is made up of accomplished professionals in all 50 states—and around the world. Alumni counts as of May 31st, 2024.

Absolutely. Accreditation by an institutional commission that's recognized by the U.S. Department of Education is important.

The university offers 31 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 64%, and a student-faculty ratio of 42:1. Tuition and fees for students are $7,162.

It will depend on how much time you're able to dedicate to your coursework. It's very possible to finish your required WGU courses in as little as two to three months. We encourage you to complete your single course or course bundle in the shortest time possible.

Western Governors University Scandal

The inspector general claimed that the competency-based education model employed by WGU caused the university's courses to fit the definition of “correspondence courses.” The amount of faculty-student interaction at WGU is comparatively low.

Time: 60% of graduates can finish in 17 months. Tuition: $4,755 per 6-month term.

On March 20, 2023, Niche.com released their 2023 college rankings. WGU's overall ranking improved significantly year over year. CollegeFactual now ranks WGU in the top 6.6% of schools overall nationally. Most notable, however, is the fact that its IT programs are ranked #7 in the country.

Overall Quality

WGU landed the #146 spot in College Factual's 2024 ranking of best overall colleges in the United States. The higher ed experts analyzed 2,217 colleges and universities across the nation to determine this ranking.

How long do you keep a WGU email? ›

The email account that was provided to you as a WGU student is yours to keep and does not expire.

Western Governors University has an acceptance rate of around 100%. As such, all applicants who meet the school's admission requirements are accepted at WGU.

The average student loan debt for WGU undergraduates who borrowed for school and graduated between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023, was $15,218, with a median debt of $12,854.

As many as 83% of business leaders see an online degree at a “well-known” institution as having the same value as an on-campus degree. If they are not familiar with a school, however, or the institution isn't known for producing prepared graduates from its programs, your degree may not be seen as having the same value.

Yes! WGU is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), the highest form of accreditation.

Our unique education model allows students to move through courses as quickly as they can master the material. This means that, on average, students finish bachelor's degree programs in three years or less, and master's degree programs in 18 months or less.

The average time it takes to graduate from WGU Texas is about 2.5 years for a bachelor's degree, which costs about $15,000. By contrast, to complete the 120 credits that are usually needed to earn a bachelor's degree, students usually spend at least four years in college. The national average is over 5 years.

Specific grade levels will vary depending on teaching certification in your state. Time: 68% of students finish this degree within 36 months. Tuition: $3,825 per 6-month term.