As the most student-centric university in the world, WGU goes beyond convention to identify, develop, and implement programs, systems, and technologies that pave the path to opportunity for all. WGU is a university built for students.

private university WGU is a nonprofit, online university that was founded by 19 U.S. governors. However, WGU is a private university, not a state university.

Does WGU have GPA? WGU students do not get letter-grades or a GPA as part of their degree program. Instead students either pass or do not pass a course. A student passes a course by passing and passing all assessments with a grade equivalent of B or better or 3.00 grade points on a 4.00 scale.

100% Admissions Summary Western Governors University is not selective with an acceptance rate of 100%.

Of the five subject areas, Western ranked highest in Social Sciences & Management, followed by Life Sciences & Medicine, Engineering and Technology, Arts & Humanities, and Natural Sciences.

Western's engineering and business programs are consistently ranked among the top 20 in the nation, and our education and nursing programs are also highly respected.

GPA-NB considers a cumulative unweighted grade point average (UGPA) of 3.9 to qualify a student for graduation in the “Top 10%” of their graduating class. Additionally, we consider a cumulative unweighted grade point average (UGPA) of 3.6 to qualify a student for graduation in the “Top 25%” of their graduating class.

Applicants with a GPA lower than a 2.5 but a 2.0 or above may seek admission by submitting passing scores from the WGU program required basic skills test (e.g. Praxis CORE). An Enrollment Counselor can help you best determine whether you have the sufficient background for entry into your program of choice.

Step 1: Your WGU GPA is calculated by adding up all the grade points you have earned, and dividing by the total amount of credit hours earned. Step 2: The chart below demonstrates how each letter grade corresponds to a certain grade point.

Of the five subject areas, Western ranked highest in Social Sciences & Management, followed by Life Sciences & Medicine, Engineering and Technology, Arts & Humanities, and Natural Sciences.

Western ranked first in Canada on anti-poverty initiatives, second on decent work and economic growth and tied for second on industry, innovation and infrastructure. The three high national rankings cement Western's place among the world's top universities.

There is a $150.00 application fee (payable through the online application process). Unfortunately, we cannot grant waivers for the application fee.