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Founded in 1889, Weber (pronounced Wee-ber) State University is a coeducational, publicly supported university offering professional, liberal arts and technical certificates, as well as associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees. The university prides itself in its excellent teaching, extraordinary commitment to meeting the needs of students at every stage of life and ongoing service to the community.
Online courses, distance learning, independent study and evening classes are offered at times and places to meet the complex needs of students balancing family and work responsibilities.
Location
WSU's main campus is in Ogden, Utah in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, on the western flank of the Rockies. WSU has an additional campus, WSU Davis, in Layton, Utah.
Campus
Covering more than 500 acres, the Ogden campus houses 37 academic buildings, as well as the Ott Planetarium, the Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts and the Kimball Visual Arts Center. Residence halls can accommodate 821 students. The Davis campus has a 106,000 square foot building which houses more than 200 classes per semester.
Students
More than 25,000 students study full- and part-time. Nearly 800 students live on the Ogden campus. The university recognizes that a diversity of cultures and perspectives enriches the learning environment. Here students find an atmosphere where they are valued and encouraged to participate fully.
Student/Faculty Ratio
Personal attention is the hallmark of a WSU education. With a student/faculty ratio of 23:1, WSU ensures that four out of five courses have fewer than 30 students and offers attentive, comprehensive academic advisement for all its students.
Programs & Degrees
WSU offers more than 200 undergraduate degree programs—the largest and most comprehensive undergraduate offering in the state. In addition, the university offers 11 graduate degree programs, an array of professional certificate programs, online education and the Early College Program, which helps high school students get a jump on college. WSU is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges.
Student Life
Students choose from more than 150 student clubs and organizations. A lot of the fun happens on campus in the Shepherd Union Building and at the Dee Events Center. The surrounding area offers skiing and rock climbing on nearby mountains and rafting on nearby rivers.
Athletics
WSU’s 16 intercollegiate programs compete at the NCAA Division I level. In addition, we offer more than 18 club sports and intramural programs.
Costs & Financial Aid
In-state tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates are $4,088 per year; out-of-state tuition and fees run $11,554. Institutional scholarships and grants totaled $10,171,793 in the 2009-10 school year. Total financial aid awarded to students was more than $80,000,000 in 2010-11.
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