Weber State University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Weber State University
School Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Weber State University is a large public university located on an urban campus in Ogden, Utah. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 28,788, and admissions are selective. The university offers 140 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 41%, and a student-faculty ratio of 21:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,329, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $15,745.
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Admissions Breakdown
Retention Rate Insight
67% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
41% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. 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 admissionYes
Completion of college prep program--
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)--
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*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-
SAT 25th-75th Percentile-
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
30k
Students enrolled
48%
Online student enrollment
21:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
74%
Unknown
6%
Black
1%
Hispanic
11%
Two or more races
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Asian
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1%
Socio-economic diversity
30% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
28
Total Online Enrollment
14,186
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.48% online, 52% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
89% On-campus
11% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates11% online
Associate13% online
Bachelor's9% online
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master's31% online
Doctorate100% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
51%
State Grant Aid
11%
Institution Grant Aid
71%
Pell Grant
30%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$15k
Average student debtafter 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
- All Track Combined
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Other Sports
- Tennis
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 4 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 5 | Education. | |||
| 6 | Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | |||
| 7 | Engineering. | |||
| 8 | Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. | |||
| 9 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 10 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
| 11 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
| 12 | Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences. | |||
| 13 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 14 | History | |||
| 15 | History. | |||
| 16 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 17 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 18 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 19 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies. | |||
| 20 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 21 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
| 22 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 23 | Psychology. | |||
| 24 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 25 | Security And Protective Services. | |||
| 26 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 27 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.