Weber State University (WSU)
Public two-year college in Ogden, UT that costs an average of $10,237 a year after financial aid and graduates 50% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$10,237
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
50%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$60,115
PublicSmall city16,360 undergraduates
Cost of WSU
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $16,765 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $6,625 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $17,745 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $9,572 |
| Books and supplies | $1,400 |
| Average net price after aid | $10,237 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $8,415 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $8,494 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $9,053 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $11,553 |
| $110,001+ | $14,284 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with WSU's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 50% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 67% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $52,173 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $60,115 |
| Rank in Utah (earnings) | 3rd of 7 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $15,298 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $174 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 17% |
| Students with federal loans | 9.1% |
Majors and programs at WSU
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (76)
Certificate programs (28)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 116 | $75,141 | $10,500 |
| Computer Programming | 310 | $70,698 | $12,500 |
| American Sign Language | 3 | — | — |
| Archeology | — | — | — |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 8 | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | — | — | — |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | 23 | — | — |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 6 | — | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 10 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 10 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 9 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 95 | — | — |
| Construction Management | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 22 | — | — |
| Data Analytics | 6 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 26 | — | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 6 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 16 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 5 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 33 | — | — |
| Human Computer Interaction | 28 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 182 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 42 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 74 | — | — |
| Systems Engineering | 7 | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | 2 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (46)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 293 | $81,767 | $12,500 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 133 | $75,530 | $16,400 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 851 | $68,167 | $12,500 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 170 | $62,637 | $13,296 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 393 | $60,570 | $13,057 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 58 | $57,267 | $18,791 |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | 113 | $48,247 | $10,542 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 357 | $38,563 | $9,750 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 67 | $38,541 | $17,341 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 3,045 | $36,839 | $12,000 |
| American Sign Language | 20 | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 19 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Biology | 17 | — | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 93 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 50 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 2 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 38 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 57 | — | — |
| Construction Management | 44 | — | — |
| Construction Trades | — | — | — |
| Dance | 1 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 18 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 16 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 10 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 51 | — | — |
| Education | 8 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 12 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Engineering | 164 | — | $8,344 |
| English Language and Literature | 4 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 20 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 15 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 6 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 34 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 1 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 7 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 52 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 12 | — | — |
| Mechanics and Repairers | 14 | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | 1 | — | — |
| Psychology | 4 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 115 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 29 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (17)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 169 | $100,481 | $31,300 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 79 | $99,997 | $30,128 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 54 | $86,399 | $28,071 |
| Public Health | 98 | $83,203 | $35,172 |
| Taxation | 48 | $76,245 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 56 | $63,617 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 111 | $59,722 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 28 | $58,142 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 13 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | 4 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 19 | — | — |
| Data Science | 1 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 5 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 39 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 13 | — | — |
| Social Work | 91 | — | $21,000 |
| Systems Engineering | 2 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $125,203 | $33,833 |
Professional degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 61 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (14)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 44 | $109,166 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 66 | $62,135 | $38,480 |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | 44 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 15 | — | — |
| Data Analytics | 6 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 10 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 3 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 2 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | 2 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 11 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 2 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 19 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 18 | — | — |
| Systems Engineering | 2 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Utah
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake Community College | Salt Lake City | $6,144 | — | $52,441 |
| Utah Valley University | Orem | $17,558 | — | $60,162 |
| Snow College | Ephraim | $7,556 | — | $45,319 |
| Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences | Draper | $29,382 | 62% | $34,098 |
| Fortis College-Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City | $25,726 | — | $40,111 |
| Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City | Draper | $30,720 | — | $69,188 |
| Newlane University | Lehi | — | — | — |
About WSU
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Ogden, UT |
| Setting | Small city |
| Undergraduates | 16,360 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 20 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Website | weber.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does WSU cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $16,765 a year (tuition and fees: $6,625 in-state, $17,745 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $10,237 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $8,415.
How much do WSU graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $60,115 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 3rd of 7 similar colleges in Utah. The best-paid bachelor's program is computer systems networking and telecommunications ($84,786 a year after graduation).
What is WSU's graduation rate?
50% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 67% of first-year students return for a second year.