WGU is an online, accredited, not-for-profit university, providing quality online degrees in business, health, education and IT, established in 1997. WGU surpassed 200,000 graduates nationally in October 2020. Higher education is the surest pathway to a better life for individuals and their familes and access to high-quality education is key to helping people make the most of their potential and thrive. Too often, and for too many, the gap between talent and access to opportunity is wide. WGU exists to bridge that gap.