Western Governors University

College of Health Professions

Western Governors University is a Private not-for-profit institution with a campus in Salt Lake City, Utah. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Utah Board of Nursing. The Salt Lake City, Utah campus for Western Governors University is located in a Suburb setting, see the map below. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 156,935. The student-to-faculty ratio is 42-to-1. In-state tuition and fees were $8,010, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $8,010 for the most recent reporting period.

Nursing Programs

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • RN to Master of Science in Nursing (RN to MSN)
  • Nurse Educator

Visit the Western Governors University website to learn how to apply for the nursing programs listed above. We also recommend that all nursing students in Utah periodically review the requirements for a CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license as presented by the Utah Board of Nursing. Understanding the CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license requirements and duty restrictions for Utah will help you navigate your education needs and avoid career planning mistakes often made by nursing students.

Tuition Cost And Admissions

Description2023-2024
Student population:156,935
Student-to-faculty ratio:42-to-1
In-state tuition & fees:$8,010
Out-of-state tuition & fees:$8,010
Percent on financial aid:61%
Campus housing:no
Open admissions policy:yes

Student Profile

Male 37%
Female 63%
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Undergraduate 72%
Graduate 28%

Ethnicity of Students


Campus Location

Click the map below to see the campus location and to get driving directions to Western Governors University. You can also see the Western Governors University campus setting and nearby attractions in satellite or street view mode.

Map showing the location of Western Governors University in Salt Lake City, Utah

  • Address: 4001 South 700 East Suite 700, Salt Lake City, Utah 84107
  • Phone Number: 801-274-3280

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Last updated: May 26, 2024

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