WGU Indiana's Mission Is to Expand Access to Affordable, High-Quality Higher Education in the State
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WGUINDIANA © Created in 2010, through a partnership with the state of Indiana and national on line Western Governors University, WGU Indiana's mission is to expand access to affordable, high-quality higher education in the state. The online, nonprofit university for Hoosiers currently serves 4,700 students, with more than 4,200 graduates throughout the state. WGU's unwavering focus on improving student experiences and outcomes has resulted in increased student and graduate satisfaction and greater career opportunities for our graduates. GROWTHIN CUMULATIVEGRADUATES ENROLLMENTGROWTH 66% compound 5-year annual 11%compound 5-year annual growth in graduates growth in enrollment STUDENTSNAPSHOT ENROLLMENTBY COLLEGE (As of Dec. 31, 2016) • The average student age is 37; student ages range from 19 to 69. Health Teachers Professions (838) • 9% are active military, veterans, or military (1,288) family members. • 74% work full time; 13% work part time. Information Business • 72% of students are in one or more of the Technology 2,104) following underserved populations: (523) • 45% first-generation college students • 27% low-income families 4,753 • 21% rural area residents Total students 11 Within three months of graduating from WGU, I was promoted to director, given an increase in salary, and entrusted with new, exciting responsibilities. But, best of 0"1earning my degree from WGU has given me the confidence and realization that there is nothing I cannot do. 11 SandyAldrich MBA, Healthcare Management Westfield, Indiana NATIONALSURVEY OF STUDENTENGAGEMENT RESULTS* The 2016 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) pol led 322,000 students from more than 560 U.S. and Canadian institutions. Students gave WGU very high marks, well above the national average, in the following key areas: How much has your experience at this institutioncontributed to your knowledge and skills? /Quitea bit/Very much) ----------------- 69% To--------------------what extent have your courseschallenged you to do your bestwork? 80% /Quitea bit/Very much) -------------- 59% -------------------•n%Indicatethe quality of your interactionswith faculty at this institution. -------------60%/VeryGood/Excellent) ------------------- • To what extent does this institution provide academic support for students?72% /Quitea bit/Very much) -----------------• --------------------- 73%83% If you could start again would you go to the same institution? /ProbablyYes/Definitely Yes) -------------------- 83% ------------------------ 94% How would you evaluate your entire educational experience at this institution? /Good/Excellent) --------------------• 87% -----------------------•93% WGU Indianaawarded • National • WGU $750,000 in scholarshipsto Indiana studentslast year. RESPONSIBLEBORROWING* With student loan deb t surpassing $1.3 trillion nationally, WGU is committed to helping students make informed and responsible borrowing decisions. In 2013 , the university introduced education programs aimed at encourag ing students to borrow only what they need. Since then, the average borrowing per year per student (of those who borrow) has decreased by $3,250, or a reduction of 41 %. Total debt per graduate has decreased annually. AVERAGESTUDENT LOAN DEBT PER GRADUATE $37,172 $40 ,000 $34,942 • National11. 3% $33,~ .--- $30 ,000 .----· WGU $21,102 • .......__$19 ,917 $20,000 ~. $19,050 ----~ ,862 • WGU's 3-year loan default rate is $10,000 4.8%, comparedto the national 2013 2014 2015 2016 average of 11.3% • National • WGU GRADUATESUCCESS 2016EMPLOYERSURVEY OF301EMPLOYERSSATISFACTION* BY HARRIS POLL • 94% said WGU graduates exceedexpectations; 99% said that WGU graduates meet or exceedexpectations. • 93% rated the job performanceof a WGU graduate as excellentor very good. • 98% said that they would hire another WGU graduate. • 100% said that their WGU graduates were prepared for their jobs; "Indiana will only 75% said they were very well or extremely prepared. meet the demands DELIVERINGVALUE* of the complex 21st Comparison of resultsfrom a 2016 Harris Poll Online survey of 1,403 new college century economy graduates nationwide with a survey of 1,207 WGU graduates. by empowering GRADUATESATISFACTION innovative Majority of competenciesrelated to work organizations like -------------- 68% WGU to connect ----------------Recommenduniversity to others 78% Hoosiers to the ----------------~%--------------------•97% education and Satisfiedwith overall experience --------------------------------- 71%84% training they need Satisfiedwith academic help to succeed. I'm ·.:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::=.8-1%86% a big believer in Would chooseWGU again the kind of access •::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::- -88•%94% WGU provides to EMPLOYMENTOUTCOMES students as they Totalemployed ·.::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::.9.2% prepare for new or 95% advanced workforce Employedin degree field ·.:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::.8-2%87% opportunities." Employedfull time GOVERNOR ERICHOLCOMB -------------------------------- 71%88% State of Indiana • National • WGU • WGU nationaldata WGUINDIANA ® STUDENTEXPERIENCE SUPERIOREXPERIENCE* 93% said WGU 0 97% would 86% satisfied with was the perfect fit recommend academic support for them WGU to others atWGU ~ BETTEROUTCOMES* Average cost of $19,100 410/ ~eduction bachelor's degree Average income /0 in average increase within .r-i,... borrowing per Improving $ $15,000 4 years of "-/' student per year grad rate * graduation Average ROI is less than 2 years. GREATCAREER SUCCESS* 87% ofWGU 98% of employers ~ 94% of employer'J) grads employed would hire another say WGU grads in degree field WGU graduate exceed expectations WGU GRADSHAVE GREAT LIVES GALLUPSURVEY RESULTS* • National • WGU On key measures of academic value, surveys of WGU graduates indicate that they were AVERAGEANNUAL more satisfied with their investment and experience compared with peers from other institutions. TUITIONAND FEES Undergraduate programs My university was the perfect school for people like me ----------------65% National* I------------48% had a mentor that encouraged me WGU $6,070 *Comparable insitutions The----------------------88% university is passionate about the long-term successof its students --------------- 58% -------------------- 80% AVERAGEINCREASE IN I was challenged academically ANNUALSALARY Within 4 years of graduation -------------------·--------------------- 78%83% My---------------67% education was worth the cost WGU $19,100 ----------------------- 91% National$6,700 WGU graduates, on average, increase their income $12,500 within 2 years of graduation. With an average cost of $15,000 for a bachelor's degree, the return on investment for a WGU degree is less than 2 years. -Harris Poll Online WGU INDIANA'SADVISORY BOARD Dr. Vincent Bertram, CEO, Project Lead the Way Kathy Davis, Owner, Davis Design Group and former Lt. Governor of Indiana Gerry Dick, President,Grow Indiana Media Ventures Dr. Sue Ellspermann, President,Ivy TechCommunity College and former Lt. Governor of Indiana Mike Langellier, Presidentand CEO, TechPoint Jamie Merisotis, President,Lumina Foundation for Education Ron Stiver, Presidentof Clinical Services,IU Health Karen Freeman-Wilson, Mayor, Gary, Indiana WGU INDIANA PARTNERSHIPS American Senior Communities Anthem Ascension Health AT&T Charter SchoolsUSA City of Westfield Comcast Community Health Network Cook Medical ElementsFinancial EskenaziHealth Fifth Third Bank First Merchants Indiana University Health System(IUH) Ivy TechCommunity College Lilly Navient OneMain Parkview Health Red Cross RoudebushVA Medical Center St. Vincent Hospital and Health Care Center State of Indiana Vectren Vincennes University WGU INDIANA® 10 W. Market St., Suite 1020 I Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 I 1.877.214.7014 I EMAIL: [email protected] indiana.wgu.edu .