Weber State Debate

1. WSU provides a nationally ranked quality level of instruction:

Forbes magazine recently ranked the top 600 colleges and universities (out of roughly 5,000 institutions) on the basis of their ability to provide a quality undergraduate learning experience, and Weber State ranked an impressive #248...ahead of University of Southern California (#281), University of Oregon (#290),  Utah Valley University (#346), Arizona State University (#350):

 http://www.forbes.com/lists/2009/94/colleges-09_Americas-Best-Colleges_Rank.html  

These ranking only confirm what many already know - Weber State University has a strong academic reputation built on a long 120 year history of institutional excellence:

http://www.standard.net/topics/featured/2009/12/04/weber-state-university-120-years-progress

2.  Living Here Won't Break the Bank

If you choose to live off campus, South Ogden was recently ranked by Money Magazine as a "contender" for among the best cities in the nation when measured by affordability, livability, and over-all happiness:

http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2009/states/UT.html

In addition, the greater Ogden municipal area was recently ranked #10 in the nation for "best-for-your-buck" livability - low cost to rent, purchase food and other goods.

http://www.forbes.com/2009/11/30/cities-affordable-cheap-lifestyle-real-estate-housing-foreclosures_chart.html

And yes, these results apply to college kids living in a college town. Ogden, Utah is among the most affordable "college towns" in the United States:

http://www.forbes.com/2009/11/05/real-estate-advisor-personal-finance-college-apartments.html

3.Tuition is Low & Funding Opportunities are High

For all costs, out-the-door (including room and board in our brand new dorms), a year at Weber State costs $8431.00 for full-time students with Utah residency status.  For those with residency in another state, it costs $15,897.00 per year.  This is before grants and scholarships. 

Learn about the cost of college at Weber State by clicking here:

http://www.weber.edu/admissions/shared/costs.html  

Now, complete the following application to qualify for University and College scholarships (Note: First deadline is Jan 11, 2010)

http://www.weber.edu/Scholarships/scholarshipfaq.html

When you have completed, check out WSU Debate's scholarship page6

 (Note: First deadline is Jan 30, 2010)

If you still need more money for college, then the financial aid office will help you apply for federal financial aid.  Financial aid may include loans that will have to be paid back, but at low rates and on good terms.

http://weber.edu/FinancialAid/howtoapply.html

4.  The Campus is Brand New and State of the Art

Weber State University has been totally remodeled for the 21st Century, with the newly constructed Elizabeth Shaw Hall for the Humanities (where WSU Debate is located), a newly constructed Student Union, new dormitories, a redesigned pedestrian mall area, and a gorgeous new entrance.  If you have not seen WSU in a few years, you may not recognize it.

http://www.weber.edu/WSUToday/ImagesofWSU.html

5.  Attn: Future Scholars, Lawyers, and Activists...

While debaters study across the University, many typically choose one of the following popular majors as they prepare for admission to subsequent graduate or professional schools:

http://www.weber.edu/Communication/Degrees/civic_advocacy.html

http://www.weber.edu/socanthro/socanthro.html

http://www.weber.edu/polsc/degrees/philosophy.html

And these are some of the popular minors

http://documents.weber.edu/catalog/current/~lingm.htm

http://programs.weber.edu/womenstudies/

http://documents.weber.edu/catalog/current/~eurostdm.htm

http://www.weber.edu/ForeignLanguages/Degrees/Latinamerican.html

Also, WSU Debate strongly recommends the Honors Program for all of its participants:

http://www.weber.edu/Honors/Honors_Program.html

Now, make the smart choice, and Get into Weber