Weber State University offers associate, baccalaureate and master degree programs in a broad variety of liberal arts, sciences, technical and professional fields. The university provides excellent educational experiences for its students through extensive personal contact among faculty, staff and students in and out of the classroom. To accomplish its mission, the university, in partnership with the broader community, engages in research, artistic expression, public service, economic development, and community-based learning experiences in an environment that encourages freedom of expression while valuing diversity.
< CollapseWeber State University is a public university located in the city of Ogden in Weber County, Utah, USA.
Weber State University was founded by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as the Weber Stake Academy in 1889; like Weber County and the Weber River, the school was named after John Henry Weber, an early fur trader.
In the early 20th century, the school underwent multiple name changes: Weber Academy, Weber Normal College, and Weber College in 1933 when the LDS Church transferred the institution to the State of Utah. The school became Weber State College in 1962 and finally Weber State University status on January 1, 1991.
In addition to the main campus of the university located in Ogden, Utah, there is another campus and two centers. The Davis Campus located in Layton, Utah serves about 3,000 students and offers a number of Bachelor and Masters programs. The Davis campus is currently 25% completed, upon completion it will facilitate 12,000 students aside from the main campus. Students can also take courses at the centers located in Morgan, Utah and Roy, Utah.
Weber State University's colors are purple and white and their nickname is the Wildcats. Weber State University sports teams participate in NCAA Division I (I-AA for football) in the Big Sky Conference. The Weber State University football team plays at Stewart Stadium. The men's and women's basketball teams both play at the Dee Events Center. After the University of Idaho and Boise State University joined the Western Athletic Conference, Idaho State University became their main rival in the Big Sky Conference in both football and basketball.
Weber State University athletics is composed of 15 different sporting teams and competes in the Big Sky Conference. Their mascot is Waldo the wildcat and team colors are purple and white, with black used as a number color. All of the sporting teams compete in the NCAA Division I level with the exception of the football team, which competes in Division 1-AA. The football team recently changed leadership, with the addition of new head coach Ron McBride, former head coach of the University of Utah, who began coaching the Wildcats in 2005. Coach "Mac" went 6-5 overall and 4-3 in conference play his first year with the ‘Cats.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 5% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Big Sky Conference) Basketball (Big Sky Conference) Track (Big Sky Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 3,165 | $ 9,600 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 2,573 | $ 9,008 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 592 | $ 592 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,823 | 22% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,326 | 4% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,962 | 33% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,050 | 15% | |
Any Aid: |
54% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 100% (Open Admissions) |
| Application Fee: | $ 30.00 |
