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Weber State University

Ogden, UT · Public · Associate's degrees · City

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About Weber State University

Weber State University (pronounced WEE-bər) is a public university in Ogden, Utah, United States. It was founded in 1889 as Weber Stake Academy by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and changed to its current name in 1991. As of fall 2023, the student population was 30,536 students, consisting of 16,020 undergraduate students, 1,002 graduate students and 13,514 concurrent enrollment students, making it the third-largest public university in the state. Weber State University has over 225 degree programs and 7 colleges, including the Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions and the College of Engineering, Applied Science & Technology. Weber State is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and many programs are accredited through national organizations. As of fall 2023, students who identify as Hispanic or Latino made up 13% of the full-time equivalent undergraduate student body. The university is working to become an emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution, a designation given when 15% of students identify as Hispanic or Latino. The university's athletic teams, the Wildcats, compete in the Big Sky Conference as an NCAA Division I inst

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Open

Acceptance

$10,258

Net price

16,360

Enrollment

46%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

A-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$10,258

Average net price

$6,557

In-state tuition

$17,545

Out-of-state tuition

$9,572

Room & board

$1,400

Books & supplies

$16,035

Total cost of attendance

17%

Students receiving Pell grants

10%

Students with federal loans

$15,113

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$7,796
$30–48K
$8,300
$48–75K
$10,157
$75–110K
$12,596
$110K+
$14,300

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

After Graduation

$56,287

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$47,061

Median earnings (6 yrs)

46%

Graduation rate

67%

Retention rate

78%

Earn more than a HS grad

$7,318

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

16,360

Total enrollment

33%

Part-time

24

Avg. age at entry

37%

First-generation

Gender balance

59% women
41% men

Race & ethnicity

White
70%
Hispanic
14%
Two or more races
4%
Asian
2%
Black
2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%

Weber State University FAQ

Is Weber State University a public or private school?

Weber State University is a public institution located in Ogden, UT.

What is the acceptance rate at Weber State University?

Weber State University has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Weber State University cost?

The average annual net price at Weber State University is $10,258 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $6,557 in-state and $17,545 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Weber State University?

About 46% of students at Weber State University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Weber State University graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Weber State University students earn a median of $56,287 per year.

How many students attend Weber State University?

Weber State University enrolls about 16,360 students.

Campus

Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — D.fletcher4 · CC BY-SA 3.0. Additional images are representative.

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