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Summary
Weber State University is a public institution that was founded in 1889. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 24,617, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 526 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Weber State University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (West), 72. Its in-state tuition and fees are $4,548 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $12,260 (2011-12).
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Mission Statement Students are admitted on the basis of demonstrated competence in skills that assure a reasonable chance of success in both college and career. Curricular and co-curricular programs emphasize further development of such skills, together with the acquisition of knowledge and development of character. Eligibility for degrees requires meeting established standards of competence through outcomes assessment. Instructional programs are designed to prepare students for immediate employment or further study, at the same time equipping them through liberal education for lifelong learning in a changing world. The process of learning is emphasized, as well as accumulation of knowledge. Organized around traditional disciplines, the university also cultivates opportunities for faculty and students to transcend disciplinary boundaries. Extensive personal contact and support among students, faculty, and staff create an enriched learning environment both in and out of the classroom. Weber State University responds to the changing global environment through innovative and conventional instruction, public service activities, and continuous improvement of its programs. To insure vitality for effective teaching and service, the university engages in scholarship, research, artistic expression, and other professional pursuits. The university serves as a cultural center for its region and seeks to be a leader in addressing the particular needs of its diverse students, improving public education, and stimulating economic development through appropriate, learning-oriented partnerships with the community. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1889 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2011 Endowment | N/A |
Applying
When applying to Weber State University, it's important to note the application deadline is August 21. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due July 1. The application fee at Weber State University is $30. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 100.0 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 100.0% |
| Application deadline | August 21 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | July 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Weber State University is 25:1, and the school has 50.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Weber State University include: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; Selling Skills and Sales Operations; Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist; Accounting; and Business Administration and Management, General. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 71.8 percent.
Student Life
Weber State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 24,617, with a gender distribution of 47.4 percent male students and 52.6 percent female students. At this school, 1.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 99.0 percent of students live off campus. Weber State University is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 25,301 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Info & Services
Weber State University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, and health service. Weber State University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Weber State University, 90 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Weber State University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 90% |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
More About Campus Info & Services
Paying for School
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| In-state tuition and fees | $4,548 (2011-12) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $12,260 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $4,600 (2011-12) |
| Financial aid statistics | N/A |
* Overview details based on 2011 data
