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Ogden-Weber Technical College

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Students retention rate 65%
On-time graduation rate 12%

Located in Ogden, Utah, Ogden-Weber Technical College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Ogden-Weber Technical College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Ogden-Weber Technical College is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Ogden-Weber Technical College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Ogden-Weber Technical College is reported to be 12%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Utah state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 49% whereas the national average was 74%.

The retention rate of students at Ogden-Weber Technical College is 65% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Utah is 68%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Ogden-Weber Technical College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Ogden-Weber Technical College are Medical/Clinical Assistant, Welding Technology/Welder, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General, Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Welding Technology/Welder

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

Program Length 13 months
Tuition and Fees $2,865
Books and Supplies $998
Total Cost $3,863

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Ogden-Weber Technical College was $5,727. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Ogden-Weber Technical College net price calculator

$5,727

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, public colleges in Utah and nationwide.

Utah's average $11,723
National average $12,007
Below is the net price of Ogden-Weber Technical College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $5,727 $441 (7%) $1,561 $1,578
2021 $6,168 $2,638 (75%) $2,818 $2,818 $5,451
2020 $3,530 $1,232 (54%) $2,278 $2,309 $3,539
2019 $2,298 $663 (22%) $415 $665 $2,598
2018 $2,961 $240 (7%) $2,566 $3,916
2017 $3,201 $254 (9%) $1 $289 $1,739 $3,439
2016 $2,947 $3,297 (942%) $1,583 $1,576 $4,276
2015 - $5,132 (107%) - -
2014 $4,782 -- $4,239 $5,682 $7,867

How does Ogden-Weber Technical College's $5,727 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of public, Less than 2 year institutions is $12,007. However, for Utah colleges, that number is $11,723. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Bridgerland Technical College logo Bridgerland Technical College
Logan UT
Public $7,845 37% Expensive
Blackhawk Technical College logo Blackhawk Technical College
Janesville WI
Public $9,650 69% Expensive

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Ogden-Weber Technical College during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Not Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 41 of freshman students at Ogden-Weber Technical College received on average $2,827 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$2,827
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 26 14% $6,016 $156,420
Other Federal Grant 26 14% $6,120 $159,120
State Grant/Scholarships 1 1% $900 $900
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 47 26% $1,046 $49,178
Total Grant & Scholarships 74 41% $2,827 $209,198

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 0% of freshman students at Ogden-Weber Technical College received - (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

-
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 0 0% - -
Private Loans 4 2% $3,750 $15,000
Total Loans 4 2% $3,750 $15,000

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Yellow Ribbon Program

Yellow Ribbon Program is a voluntary program through which participating public and private institutions can provide veterans and eligible beneficiaries additional institutional aid to cover the costs of tuition and fees at their institutions. The Yellow Ribbon Program is a supplementary program to the Post 9/11 GI Bill coverage of in-state tuition and fees. The Department of Veterans Affairs matches the institutional aid provided beyond the in-state tuition and fees, but to certain limit each year.

$992
Average aid amount
2022

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$1,023
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Ogden-Weber Technical College sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 263

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Undergraduate Certificate 128 students

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 40 students

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Undergraduate Certificate 37 students

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 28 students

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 23 students

Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

Undergraduate Certificate 6 students

Medical Office Assistant/Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 198

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 87 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 80 students

Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificate 20 students

Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 10 students

Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Business

Total number of students graduated under this category 172

Real Estate

Undergraduate Certificate 144 students

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

Undergraduate Certificate (online) 28 students

Construction Trades

Total number of students graduated under this category 103

Electrician

Undergraduate Certificate 54 students

Carpentry/Carpenter

Undergraduate Certificate 25 students

Plumbing Technology/Plumber

Undergraduate Certificate 24 students

Engineering Technologies

Total number of students graduated under this category 65

Quality Control Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 27 students

Composite Materials Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 22 students

CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 16 students

Computer and Information Science

Total number of students graduated under this category 55

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Undergraduate Certificate 21 students

Computer and Information Sciences

Undergraduate Certificate 19 students

Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

Undergraduate Certificate 10 students

Computer Programming/Programmer

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 32

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 18 students

Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 11 students

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 3 students

Precision Production

Total number of students graduated under this category 11

Metal Fabricator

Undergraduate Certificate 6 students

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

Undergraduate Certificate 3 students

Welding Technology/Welder

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 217 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 27 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 142 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

65.4%

Transferred Out

Out of 217 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 3 students transferred out of the school.

1.4%

Still Enrolled

From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 72 students are still enrolled in the school.

33.2%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

High

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Ogden-Weber Technical College is largely skewed towards men students, with 58.0% of undergraduate students being men and 42.0% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 2,935, with 1,234 women and 1,701 men.

  • men 58.0% 1,701 students
  • women 42.0% 1,234 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 22% 641 students
  • 25-29 14% 408 students
  • 22-24 13% 389 students
  • 20-21 11% 320 students
  • 30-34 7% 214 students
  • 40-49 6% 169 students
  • 35-39 5% 138 students
  • 50-64 3% 89 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Ogden-Weber Technical College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Ogden-Weber Technical College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training