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Western Governors University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate100%

WGU’s 100% acceptance rate means your focus should be readiness, fit, and follow-through. With a 65% freshman retention rate and 46% six-year graduation rate, use any SAT or ACT prep as a readiness check, not an admissions lever.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Western Governors University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Western Governors University enrolls 155,088 undergraduates in a suburban setting. WGU has a freshman retention rate of 65% and a 6-year graduation rate of 46%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 42:1.

Location

Salt Lake City, UT

Undergrad Enrollment155,088

Freshman Retention65%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio42:1

Graduation Rate46%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Western Governors University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to test-optional WGU, take your first test by the spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year plus the fall of senior year for possible retakes. Since WGU does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, make sure any fall retake scores arrive before your regular application deadline or intended start term.

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What you'll actually pay

WGU’s tuition and fees are $7,910. WGU is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. About 58% of students receive financial aid, and the average merit award is $0.

Tuition and Fees$7,910

Room and Board$8,100

Average Merit Award$0

Application Fee$65

Students on Aid58%

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at Grad$5,098

Western Governors University's listed cost of attendance is about $16,010, combining $7,910 in tuition and fees with $8,100 for room and board. About 58% of students receive some form of financial aid, so many may pay less depending on need and eligibility. For context, graduates leave with an average debt of $5,098.