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Western Governors University

Western Governors University

Updated February 2020.

84%

Employees say this is a great place to work

Company Overview

About The Company

Western Governors University (WGU) is a nonprofit online university established in 1997 by 19 U.S. governors to expand access to high-quality higher education. WGU, the nation’s first accredited competency-based university, is still the only university providing competency-based education at scale.

Industry

Education & Training

HQ Location

Salt Lake City, UT, US

Company Culture at Western Governors University

The employee experience below at Western Governors University, compared to a typical company.

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84% of employees at Western Governors University say it is a great place to work compared to 57% of employees at a typical U.S.-based company.

  • Western Governors University
  • 84%
  • Typical Company
  • 57%
94%
When you join the company, you are made to feel welcome.
90%
I am able to take time off from work when I think it's necessary.
90%
When I look at what we accomplish, I feel a sense of pride.
90%
I'm proud to tell others I work here.
90%
People care about each other here.

Why Work at Western Governors University?

See what employees say about what makes Western Governors University a great workplace. These words are drawn from employee comments on the Trust Index™ survey.