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Weber State is in a small city, in Ogden, Utah. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Weber State earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include medical assistant and technician and liberal arts.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Weber State offers open admission.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Weber State, in 2005, had 18,142 students (13,480 full-time equivalent).
Athletic teams at the school belong to the Big Sky Conference for major sports.
Degree seekers find Weber State to be more affordable than many of its peers.
More complete details are provided below.
Weber State University
3750 Harrison Blvd
Ogden, UT 84408-1137
General Phone: (801) 626-6000
Admissions Phone: (801) 626-6743
Financial Aid Phone: (801) 626-7569
http://WEBER.EDU
Weber State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,166 | general studies, English, history, geography, Spanish language, political science, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, ... |
| Business And Management | 590 | sales, accounting, business management, MIS, marketing, finance, logistics, human resources, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 413 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 313 | respiratory care tech, radiation therapist, medical lab tech, dental hygienist, sonography and ultrasound tech, clinical lab tech, medical coding, nuclear medical tech |
| Education And Teaching | 239 | elementary school teaching, teacher education and development, early childhood education, English teaching, teacher education, history teaching, Spanish teaching, business teaching, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 191 | corrections and criminal justice, criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety, corrections |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 165 | information science, computer science, computer networking, computer and info science, computer programming |
| Family And Social Work | 106 | social work, family systems, child development |
| Therapy And Counseling | 105 | psychology |
| Science | 102 | zoology, microbiology, chemistry, physics, geology, botany |
| Engineering Technician | 86 | drafting, automotive tech, electronics tech, computer engineering tech, manufacturing tech, mechanical engineering tech |
| Media | 78 | public relations, radio and television, journalism, communication studies |
| Medical Adminstration | 58 | medical records tech, health care administration, health and medical administrative, medical records admin |
| Engineering | 53 | manufacturing engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering |
| Design | 31 | design and visual communication, interior design |
| Mechanics And Repair | 27 | automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 15 | multimedia, photography, commercial art |
| Construction Trades | 13 | building inspection and management |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 13 | health and physical education, athletic trainer |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 13 | drama, dance |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Medicine | 9 | gerontology |
| Office And Administration | 8 | administrative assistant |
| Music | 8 | piano, voice, music, music performance |
| Production Trades | 4 | welding |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 3 | chemical tech, biology tech |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Weber State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,070 | 101 |
| Associate's degree | 1,542 | 27 |
| Master's degree | 165 | 4 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 18 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 16 | 6 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 8 | 2 |
In 2005, Weber State had a total enrollment of 18,142 students (13,480 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 98% |
| Graduate | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 34% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Utah | 90% |
| California | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
Weber State offers campus housing for 668 of its 13,480 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Ogden, Utah for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (801) 626-6743
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,165 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,600 |
| Room and board | $ 5,454 |
| Room charge | $ 2,274 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,180 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,614 |
Financial Aid:
Weber State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 368000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (801) 626-7569
Weber State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 4 | $71,744 | 4 | $78,446 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $68,420 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 5 | $57,864 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $68,029 | 9 | $67,011 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 115 | $66,212 | 36 | $57,409 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 72 | $52,532 | 45 | $47,913 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 48 | $49,021 | 48 | $43,499 |
| Instructor | academic year | 23 | $40,066 | 38 | $37,166 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 5 | $32,823 | 5 | $34,162 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 263 | $56,408 | 172 | $45,895 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big Sky Conference |
| Basketball | Big Sky Conference |
| Track | Big Sky Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 161 | 110 | 271 |
| Football | 79 | 0 | 79 |
| Track | 26 | 37 | 63 |
| Basketball | 15 | 18 | 33 |
| All Other Sports | 41 | 55 | 96 |
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
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
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
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
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
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
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Weber State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (for open-admission colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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