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Weber State University

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Large
Dormitory capacity 1,001
Student to faculty ratio 21 to 1
Students retention rate 65%
On-time graduation rate 41%

Located in Ogden, Utah, Weber State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Weber State University is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Weber State University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Weber State is reported to be 41%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Utah state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 49% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at Weber State is 65% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Utah is 68%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Weber State do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,228

Cost of attendance at Weber State University in 2022 for students from Utah.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Utah's average $6,668
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,644

Cost of attendance at Weber State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Utah's average $19,595
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 80 of freshman students at Weber State University received on average $4,916 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,916
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 797 30% $4,640 $3,697,758
Other Federal Grant 797 30% $4,836 $3,854,068
State Grant/Scholarships 310 12% $1,868 $579,171
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,875 70% $3,207 $6,012,450
Total Grant & Scholarships 2,125 80% $4,916 $10,445,689

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Weber State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Weber State University students is 40.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 45.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 34.8%.

40.6%

  • asian 44.7% 17 students
  • African American 10.3% 6 students
  • white 43.5% 635 students
  • unknown 76.5% 13 students
  • hispanic 30.5% 93 students
  • International Students 63.0% 29 students
  • Mixed Race 38.9% 35 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Big Sky Conference
  • Basketball Big Sky Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Big Sky Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Weber State University provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Weber State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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