WA HR4674

Washington State House of Representatives congratulates Western Governors University (WGU) Washington on its 15th anniversary, adopted February 3, 2026

WGU Washington partnership was established 15 years ago as the first-of-its-kind legislative initiative to expand affordable higher education through online, competency-based programs

Enrollment grew from 850 students at inception to more than 13,000 students currently, producing nearly 50,000 graduates

Washington has the third-highest concentration of WGU students and alumni in the nation

WGU Washington supports the state's goal of 70 percent of adults aged 25-44 achieving a postsecondary credential, serving adult learners, veterans, and underserved populations in nursing, education, business, and technology fields