Weber State University: Review & Facts

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Weber State University is a large four-year, public school with 29,915 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1889 and is one of the 3 colleges located in Ogden, Utah.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are available at Weber State University.

Majors
Offered
151
Weber State University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 151 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Medical, Business, and Medical Assistant. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Weber State University is relatively low at 68% (way below Utah average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
68%
Bad
The graduation rate at Weber State University is low: 44%. About 19% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Weber State University is reasonably decent -- 21:1. Learn more details about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are fairly high, $16,200 per year. The additional fees at Weber State University beyond tuition are about $1,000; this makes it a total of $17,200 per year.

Read the details about Weber State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Weber State University is $30.00. The graduate application fee is $60.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to Weber State University and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (801) 626-6000 or check Weber State University Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,600
Medium
Weber State University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Weber State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C
Unsafe
Weber State University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 1,100 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low -- approximately $3,600 a year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Weber State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Weber State University seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Weber State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Weber State University
3848 Harrison Blvd.
Ogden, Utah
84408-1001, USA
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