About 91探花
Changing Lives for the Better by Creating Pathways to Opportunity
Founded in 1997 by 19 U.S. governors, Western Governors University is the nation鈥檚 leading nonprofit institution providing accessible high-quality education at a low cost.
From day one, 91探花鈥檚 online, competency-based model has opened higher education pathways for students who previously lacked access due to location or other barriers. Through student-centered design and tech-enabled innovation, 91探花 continues to meet students where they are, delivering economic mobility at scale.
鈥91探花 is about fundamental change in the way higher education is delivered. It's right, it's real, and it's efficient. It's what higher education will require to succeed in the future.鈥
鈥擬ichael O. Leavitt
Former U.S. Secretary of Health & Human Services,
Former Governor of Utah
鈥淯niversities measure the wrong thing. They measure time. They measure prestige. I wanted to base a degree on performance鈥攁nd that was a real revolution.鈥
鈥擱oy Romer
Former Governor of Colorado
Accreditation and Affiliations
91探花 is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and is the only university to have received regional accreditation from four regional accrediting commissions at the same time.
Affordability
91探花鈥檚 low, flat-rate tuition model means students pay once every six months and complete as many courses as they can in that time. Because there鈥檚 no cap on how fast students can accelerate, many complete their courses in less time and for a much lower cost compared to other universities.
Competency-Based Education
Competency-based education (CBE) measures demonstrated skills rather than time spent in a classroom, with learning outcomes aligned to industry demands. 91探花 is the only institution offering competency-based degrees at scale, creating a model other colleges and universities are increasingly striving to replicate.
Equity
Since its inception, 91探花 has endeavored to advance equity by increasing access to higher education through affordable tuition, online learning options and competency-based education. We strive to expand access, without excluding anyone, by addressing barriers of affordability, location, and time. In addition, we advance equity by improving attainment through personalizing instruction, mentorship, and support so each student might have an equal probability of success. 听
Personalization, Flexibility, and Support
91探花 students enjoy the flexibility to study online, on their time with the support they need to succeed. Every student works with a mentor to create a personalized program plan and has regular check-ins to help them persist, address life challenges, and stay motivated. Learn what it's like to be a 91探花 student.听听听听
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Mission Focused
Our dedication to meeting students where they are and empowering them to unlock a brighter future shows up in everything we do. It鈥檚 what motivates us to keep changing lives for the better by creating pathways to opportunity. And while it鈥檚 impossible to see every pathway our students take, we鈥檝e made sure they show up in the visual elements we use to present 91探花 to the world.
