Weber State University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Ogden, UT

$5,090

Avg in-state tuition

$15,272

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Weber State University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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Weber State University is a large public university located on an urban campus in Ogden, Utah. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 28,685, and admissions are selective. The university offers 136 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 36%, and a student-faculty ratio of 21:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,090, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $15,272.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

66% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

36% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

30k

Students enrolled

60%

Online student enrollment

21:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

74%

Hispanic

11%

Unknown

6%

Two or more races

3%

Asian

2%

Black

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Female student population

57%

Socio-economic diversity

33% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

21

Total Online Enrollment

17,688

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

91% On-campus

9% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 13% online

Associate Check Bold 6% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 7% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 14% online

Master's Check Bold 33% online

Doctorate Check Bold 100% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $5,090 $15,272
Graduate $7,935 $18,217

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,400
On-campus room and board $8,824
On-campus other expenses $5,060
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $7,380
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $5,060
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $4,060

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $20,374 $30,556
Off-campus without family $18,930 $29,112
Off-campus with family $10,550 $20,732

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

33%

State Grant Aid

13%

Institution Grant Aid

73%

Pell Grant

33%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,657
State Grant Aid $2,180
Institution Grant Aid $3,211
Pell Grant Aid $4,355

Financial Outlook

$16k

Average student debt after graduation

$40k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Other Sports
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC