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Weber State University

Weber State University

Weber State University, or WSU, is a public university located in the city of Ogden in Weber County, Utah, United States. It was established in the year 1889. The university offers a variety of associate, bachelor, and master degrees in diverse areas of study. It is organized into the following schools and colleges:

  • College of Applied Science & Technology
  • College of Arts & Humanities
  • College of Education
  • College of Health Professions
  • College of Science
  • College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
  • John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics

Weber State University’s colors are purple and white. Their sports teams are nicknamed the Wildcats. They participate in the NCAA Division I (I-AA for football) in the Big Sky Conference.

Overview of Weber State University

Weber State is in a small city, in Ogden, UT. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Weber State earn degrees up to the Master's degree.

Areas of Study

The most common major fields study at the school include liberal arts.

Weber State Selectivity

All qualified applicants are admitted as Weber State offers open admission.

Faculty

Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.

Student Body

Weber State, in 2007, had 18,081 students (13,005 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

Athletic teams at the school belong to the Big Sky Conference for major sports.

Weber State Tuition and Affordability

Degree seekers find Weber State to be more affordable than many of its peers.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Weber State

Weber State University
3750 Harrison Blvd
Ogden, UT 84408-1137
General Phone: (801) 626-6000
http://WEBER.EDU

Weber State Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts1,178general studies, English, liberal arts and sciences, history, Spanish language, political science, geography, sociology, ...
Business And Management487sales, accounting, business management, marketing, MIS, finance, logistics, human resources, ...
Medical Support And Technology444radiation therapist, respiratory care tech, medical lab tech, clinical lab tech, dental hygienist, sonography and ultrasound tech, health service and sciences, nuclear medical tech, ...
Nursing And Emergency Medicine428registered nursing, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse
Education And Teaching280elementary school teaching, teacher education and development, physical education teaching, teacher education, math teaching, early childhood education, English teaching, business teaching, ...
Computer Science And Engineering159computer science, information science, computer networking, computer and info science, computer programming
Security And Law Enforcement154criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety, corrections and criminal justice, forensic science, corrections
Engineering Technician129electronics tech, manufacturing tech, drafting, automotive tech, computer engineering tech, engineering technician, mechanical engineering tech
Family And Social Work121family systems, social work, child development
Science91microbiology, zoology, chemistry, geology, physics, botany
Therapy And Counseling73psychology
Medical Administration50health care administration, health and medical administrative, medical records tech, medical records admin
Media46public relations, radio and television, journalism, public relations and advertising, communication studies, organizational communications
Construction Trades32building inspection and management
Design22design and visual communication, interior design
Mechanics And Repair17automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy16athletic trainer, health and physical education
Office And Administration13administrative assistant
Photography And Commercial Art13multimedia, photography, commercial art
Science And Laboratory Technician11chemical tech, biology tech
Drama And Performing Arts10drama, dance
Production Trades7welding
Music5voice, music, piano, music performance
Medicine3gerontology
Mathematics2mathematics, applied mathematics
Religion And Philosophy1philosophy
Art Studies0art studies

Number of programs and degrees for Weber State in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree1,940106
Associate's degree1,63029
Master's degree1714
Award of less than 1 academic year5111
Postbaccalaureate certificate01
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years01

Weber State Student Body

In 2007, Weber State had a total enrollment of 18,081 students (13,005 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate98%
Graduate2%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White56%
Black1%
Hispanic3%
Asian2%
American Indian0%
Unknown37%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 186%
18-1916%
20-2115%
22-2422%
25-2920%
30-348%
35-394%
40-495%
50-642%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Utah84%
State unknown7%
Idaho1%
Wyoming1%
California1%
Nevada1%

Weber State Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time77 %
Part-Time38 %

Weber State Room and Board (2007)

Weber State offers campus housing for 668 of its 13,005 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Ogden, Utah for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Utah Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Weber State Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 3,664
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 11,134
Room and board$ 6,634
Room charge$ 2,700
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,537
Books and supplies$ 1,200
Other expenses$ 4,412

Financial Aid:
Weber State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 368000)

Weber State Faculty

Weber State has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured17078
Non-tenured, but on tenure track6957
Non-tenured and not on tenure track5560

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year5$83,8882*
Associate professorcalendar year2*3$68,858
Assistant professorcalendar year3$52,1197$59,991
Instructorcalendar year1*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year11$74,75613$66,548

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year118$72,37044$65,861
Associate professoracademic year59$60,27643$55,710
Assistant professoracademic year68$54,46858$49,889
Instructoracademic year30$45,54635$40,885
Lectureracademic year8$30,2605$37,322
No academic rankacademic year2*2*
All faculty totalacademic year285$61,445187$52,908

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Weber State Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
FootballBig Sky Conference
BasketballBig Sky Conference
TrackBig Sky Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total164156320
Track5483137
Football82082
Basketball131124
All Other Sports156277

Weber State Degree Programs (2007)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
Selling Skills and Sales Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other

DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Interior Design

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Family Systems
Social Work

LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Creative Writing
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Economics
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Technical and Business Writing

MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Health/Health Care Administration/Management

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

MEDICINE
Gerontology

MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Intermedia/Multimedia
Photography

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy

SCIENCE
Botany/Plant Biology
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Microbiology, General
Physics, General
Zoology/Animal Biology

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
Chemical Technology/Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

Weber State Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Weber State Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Weber State Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Weber State Number of students
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 5%Weber State Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 8%Weber State % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 11%Weber State Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 11%Weber State % of degrees in liberal arts
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Weber State % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Male % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Weber State Male % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, navy, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member

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