Western Governors was founded in 1997 by 19 U.S. governors to increase access to affordable, high-quality higher education. This online university, a non-profit organization, serves over 115,000 students in the United States and has almost 150,000 graduates from all 50 states. There are programs in information technology, business, healthcare/nursing, education, business, and information technology. WGU is a leader in innovation and a competency-based university that has been recognized by the White House as well as state leaders, employers, students, and others as an example of excellence in postsecondary education.
The university has been a major influence on the lives of people and their families for over 20 years. It also prepares the workforce to meet the demands of today's changing economy. WGU is accredited through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. It was also featured on NPR and NBC Nightly News, CNN and The New York Times.
