As WGU celebrates over a decade in Texas, this is a time to reflect on how it’s the most student-centric university in Texas by exploring how its unique model leads to student success and how this success contributes to the state.
The non-profit online university currently has about 13,800 students across the state. 74 percent of their students work full-time while enrolled. WGU Texas’ diverse student population includes many first generation and low-income students, most of which are working adults.
WGU Texas statistics for the past 11 years:
- WGU Texas’ College of Health Professions has graduated 6,780 nursing students, the second most in the state.
- The online, non-profit university has more than 24,000 graduates in Texas, many of which are from underserved communities.
- 39% of graduates are first generation, 30% are underrepresented.
- 23% of graduates are active-duty military, veterans or military spouses.
- Top employers who hired WGU Texas graduates include HCA Healthcare and Baylor, Scott & White.
In fiscal year (July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022) alone, WGU Texas awarded more than $1.8 million to 655 students.
This year, during the 11th anniversary, WGU Texas is offering the Texas Trailblazer Scholarship in honor of the 8,000+ Texans that made the decision to complete a college degree. To celebrate this milestone, WGU Texas will award five scholarships, each valued up to $5,000, to motivated Texans wishing to further their education. The deadline to apply is 6/30/2023 Learn more here.
WGU Texas offers over 60 accredited bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in business, information technology, K–12 education, and health professions, including nursing. A state-based subsidiary of nationally recognized, accredited, nonprofit Western Governors University, WGU Texas is open to all qualified Texas residents. WGU Texas’ affordable tuition and competency-based model allows students more flexibility to graduate at their own pace.
For more information on WGU Texas, visit texas.wgu.edu or follow the university on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.