Weber State University (WSU) Acceptance Rate, GPA, and Admission Requirements

Weber State University's 100% general acceptance rate applies to university enrollment. It does not apply to its most-enrolled-toward professional programs, which are among the most structurally distinct features of the institution. The Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing uses a career-ladder model with separate competitive admissions at each rung: the 4-semester RN program (initial licensure), the PN-to-RN bridge track, and the RN-to-BSN completion program all have their own applications, prerequisite GPA requirements, and cohort sizes. The School of Radiologic Sciences - which offers specialized tracks in computed tomography, MRI, cardiovascular-interventional technology, mammography, and nuclear medicine - has its own School-specific application process distinct from university admission. WSU's Physician Assistant program maintains competitive standards and "impressive board pass rates" per published institutional sources. WSU's nursing program NCLEX first-time pass rates (approximately 94%) consistently exceed the national average (approximately 87%). Students planning for any health professions program should contact the specific department in their first semester at Weber State - not wait until prerequisites are complete - to map every course selection against the program's admission formula from day one.

Weber State's flagship merit scholarship for Utah residents covers the full cost of in-state tuition and general student fees for eight semesters - approximately $26,000 in total value. It requires a resident scholarship index of 128 or higher, calculated by multiplying a student's cumulative high school GPA by their highest ACT composite score (or SAT equivalent). Weber State does not publish standalone ACT or SAT minimums for this award, meaning the index calculation is the only published threshold, and students with different GPA/test-score combinations can arrive at the same index number differently. Renewal requires full-time enrollment, a 2.5 WSU cumulative GPA, and completion of three Honors credits during the first academic year. This scholarship cannot be combined with WUE, other nonresident tuition waivers, or other WSU institutional academic tuition scholarships - it is a winner-takes-one-award structure. The February 1 admissions file completion deadline is the priority date for scholarship consideration.

Weber State participates in the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program, reducing tuition for residents of 15 eligible western states (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming) to approximately 150% of in-state tuition rather than the full non-resident rate. For out-of-state students who also qualify for the Mt. Ogden Scholarship or other WSU non-resident merit awards (awarded based on a scholarship index and GPA, with a February 1 priority deadline), the combined WUE pricing plus scholarship discount can bring total annual tuition below the cost of in-state enrollment at many western state flagships. WUE at Weber State is not automatic - it requires application and has limited availability; students should apply for admission early in the fall to maximize WUE consideration. WUE cannot be combined with the top resident scholarship but does stack with the non-resident Mt. Ogden Scholarship tier.

Weber State pioneered online bachelor's degree completion programs for licensed health professionals and remains one of the few accredited institutions offering fully online degree pathways specifically designed for credentialed practitioners who want to advance without relocating or interrupting employment. The Radiologic Sciences bachelor's degree - available with emphases in CT, MRI, cardiovascular-interventional technology, advanced radiography, mammography, quality management, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, and diagnostic medical sonography - is completed online for working radiographers who already hold a credential. The Health Information Management and Health Services Administration programs function similarly. Weber State grants up to 38 ACE-reviewed credits to registered radiographers toward their bachelor's degree, and up to 45 credits to diploma nursing school graduates - credit that meaningfully compresses time to degree. For a working radiology tech in California, Nevada, or Colorado who has a credential and wants a bachelor's degree without moving to Ogden, WSU's WUE-eligible online programs offer a direct pathway at a substantially lower cost than comparable programs at private universities.