Weber State University (WSU) is a public university founded in 1889 in Ogden, Utah, originally established as Weber Stake Academy by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and transferred to the state of Utah in 1933. WSU is the largest university in Northern Utah, enrolling over 31,000 students — making it one of the larger regional universities in the Mountain West. The university offers more than 225 programs spanning business, education, health professions, engineering technology, arts and sciences, social and behavioral sciences, and applied science and technology. WSU is ranked #50 among Regional Universities West and #25 in Best Value Schools by U.S. News 2026. The university serves a broad mission of access and opportunity, offering open enrollment with a 80% acceptance rate and strong commitment to workforce development in the Ogden-Provo-Salt Lake corridor. Hill Air Force Base — one of the largest employers in Utah — is located nearby, providing significant career and research opportunities for WSU students and alumni. Weber State Wildcats compete at the NCAA Division I level in the Big Sky Conference. Approximately 8% of students are international, representing 71 countries, and international students with strong GPAs are eligible for significant tuition support.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$16756
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $17,545
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
