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Is WSU a Good School for the Money?

Average National Value
Above Average In-State Value
$12,181 Avg Annual Cost

Is WSU worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.

WSU Value Ranking

WSU Best Value ranking badge
#540 National Value Rank
#5 Utah Value Rank
C- Value Grade

WSU is ranked #540 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C-. Within Utah, it ranks #5 of 21 for value.

WSU’s Best Value Majors

These WSU majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.

Major National Value Rank
Retail and Sales #1 of 12
Professional Sales #1 of 12
Geography Teacher Education #1 of 9
Engineering #1 of 2
Human Nutrition #1 of 16
Bachelor's Degree #1 of 26
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician #1 of 19
Zoology/Animal Biology #2 of 33
General Sales & Marketing #2 of 28
Psychology Teacher Education #2 of 13

Weber State University Value Report

Read the full WSU value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.

Within Utah, WSU Offers Good Quality for a Good Price

Above Average Utah Value
Above Average Utah Quality
$12,181 Avg Annual Cost

Weber State University is ranked #5 out of #22 in Utah for quality and #5 out of #21 for Utah value.

State Value Ranking  5 out of 21
Overpriced
Great Value
State Value Score  64.3 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the WSU financial aid page to be sure.

Fair Value Nationwide

Average National Value
Top 20% National Quality
Fair Price

Weber State University is ranked #540 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.

Weber State University is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.

National Value Ranking  540 out of 3,211
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  43.0 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

The Bottom Line: What Will WSU Cost?

$12,181 Avg Annual Cost (All Students)
$15,601 Sticker Price Per Year
$48,726 Est. 4-Year Cost

Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at WSU costs about $12,181. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $48,726 for the degree.

Amount
Sticker Price (before aid) $15,601 / year
Net Price (students receiving aid) $10,258 / year
Average Cost (all students) $12,181 / year
Estimated 4-Year Cost $48,726

*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the WSU net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.

Does This School Make Financial Sense to You?

The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.

90% Freshmen Receiving Aid
$5,516 Avg Grant / Scholarship
64% Undergrads Getting Grants

Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a WSU degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group Avg Degree Cost Value Rank Value Grade
Students with No Aid $62,404
All Students $48,726 #540 C-
Only Students Receiving Aid $41,032
In-State Value by Aid Group Avg Degree Cost Value Rank Value Grade
Students with No Aid $62,404
All Students $48,726 #5 B-
Only Students Receiving Aid $41,032

*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.

You can also see how the average net price at WSU shifts with family income:

Family Income Avg Net Price / Year
$0–$30K $8,396
$30K–$48K $8,834
$48K–$75K $11,076
$75K–$110K $13,379
Over $110K $14,750

About 64% of WSU undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $5,516 per year. Get more details on the WSU financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by comparing the average WSU cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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