Weber State University (WSU) is a public research university located in Ogden, Utah. It is the second-largest university in the state of Utah, with an enrollment of over 29,000 students. WSU offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as professional and continuing education courses.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees at WSU vary depending on the student’s residency status, program of study, and number of credit hours taken. For the 2022-2023 academic year, the following tuition rates apply:
| Residency Status | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Utah Resident | $7,880 | $11,810 |
| Non-Utah Resident | $15,760 | $23,620 |
In addition to tuition, students are also responsible for paying fees, which cover the cost of services such as student activities, health insurance, and technology support. The total cost of attendance for the 2022-2023 academic year is estimated to be $23,320 for in-state students and $39,200 for out-of-state students.
Financial Aid
WSU offers a variety of financial aid options to help students pay for college. These options include scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs. For the 2021-2022 academic year, WSU awarded over $110 million in financial aid to its students.
Scholarships
WSU offers a variety of scholarships to students based on academic merit, financial need, and other criteria. Some of the most popular scholarships include:
- Presidential Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen who have a high school GPA of 3.9 or higher and an ACT score of 30 or higher. The scholarship covers the full cost of tuition and fees for four years.
- Academic Excellence Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen who have a high school GPA of 3.5 or higher and an ACT score of 27 or higher. The scholarship covers the cost of tuition and fees for two years.
- Diversity Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen who are from underrepresented groups. The scholarship covers the cost of tuition and fees for four years.
Grants
WSU offers a variety of grants to students who demonstrate financial need. Some of the most popular grants include:
- Federal Pell Grant: This grant is awarded to low-income students who are enrolled in an undergraduate program. The maximum grant amount for the 2022-2023 academic year is $6,895.
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG): This grant is awarded to low-income students who are enrolled in an undergraduate program. The maximum grant amount for the 2022-2023 academic year is $4,000.
- Utah State Grant: This grant is awarded to Utah residents who are enrolled in an undergraduate program. The maximum grant amount for the 2022-2023 academic year is $2,000.
Loans
WSU offers a variety of loans to students who need to borrow money to pay for college. Some of the most popular loans include:
- Federal Direct Subsidized Loan: This loan is available to undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need. The loan is subsidized by the government, which means that the government pays the interest on the loan while the student is in school.
- Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan: This loan is available to undergraduate and graduate students. The loan is not subsidized by the government, which means that the student is responsible for paying the interest on the loan while in school.
- Federal Direct PLUS Loan: This loan is available to parents of undergraduate students and to graduate students. The loan is not subsidized by the government, which means that the borrower is responsible for paying the interest on the loan while in school.
Work-Study Programs
WSU offers a variety of work-study programs to students who need to earn money to pay for college. Some of the most popular work-study programs include:
- Federal Work-Study Program: This program provides part-time jobs to students who demonstrate financial need. Students can work up to 20 hours per week.
- Institutional Work-Study Program: This program provides part-time jobs to students who do not demonstrate financial need. Students can work up to 20 hours per week.
- Community Service Work-Study Program: This program provides part-time jobs to students who work in community service organizations. Students can work up to 20 hours per week.
Payment Options
WSU offers a variety of payment options to students. Students can pay their tuition and fees online, by mail, or in person. Students can also set up a payment plan to spread out the cost of their education over a period of time.
Contact Information
For more information about tuition and fees at Weber State University, please contact the Student Financial Services Office at 801-626-6270 or [email protected].
