Western Governors University - Ratings, Reviews & Ranking

" I just graduated from WGU with a bachelor's degree in Marketing Management. All told, it took me 8.5 months to earn 83 credits, meaning I accelerated faster than most. The beauty of this school is that you can go at your own pace, which is awesome. You pay a flat rate per six-month term, and financial aid is available. For me, that actually meant I didn't have to pay anything, which was amazing. I really enjoyed studying Marketing, and I found the course instructors and other staff generally extremely kind and helpful, both over the phone and by email. I also loved how helpful fellow students were when I had a question about a class. Of course, this school isn't for everyone -- you have to be self-motivated, and there are none of the perks of being on-campus (partying, social events, etc). For those who want to focus on finishing their degree, though, it's a great option. I'm happy with my decision to attend WGU and would recommend it to others. "

" This is a great place for self motivators to learn and get their degree. I was able to finish in 2.5 years thanks to my student mentor and the ability to accelerate my degree based on my own competency. This is not for the procrastinator. Driven individuals will succeed here. "

" WGU was a great school to attend. WGU is all online and highly accredited (same as other Public Universities). I worked with my Program Mentor and the Course Mentor. In brick and mortar terms that would be my counselor and the course instructor. I have attended standard B&M schools in my past and I have had far more interaction with my Mentors at WGU than I ever did there. I worked all my classes at my own pace. I was able to work faster on some courses I was very familiar with and slower on courses that I needed to learn. WGU employs a competency model of learning, why sit through hours of class for something you know already. That's not an issue at WGU. My degree has helped me with getting employment in the Cyber field. I highly recommend WGU! "

" Online school format i enjoyed and the availability of program mentors, CIs and student support services being were really helpful. I recommend this school if you are looking for affordable tuition and flexible online format. Gave the sports rating a 1 since they dont have that. "

" This university was excellent. Everyone here was professional, efficient, and knowledgeable. I loved my time at this university so much that I went back a second time for a second masters degree. My academic advisor was encouraging, supportive, and helpful throughout my entire time at WGU. She met with me on the phone weekly to check in, and she always followed up with any questions I had very quickly. My professors were quick to respond and provided helpful feedback. Overall, it was an excellent experience. "