Ogden-Weber Applied Technology College

Location and Contact Information

200 N Washington Blvd
Ogden, UT 84404-4089
USA
Main Tel: (801) 627-8300
Web Site

The campus is in a small city.

Overview

Ogden-Weber Applied Technology College, also referred to as Ogden-Weber Tech College or OWATC, is a public, two-year, technical college located in Ogden, Utah, United States. It was established in 1971. The college is the largest of the eight regional campuses, which comprise the Utah College of Applied Technology (UCAT). The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. Ogden-Weber Tech College is organized into the following academic divisions:

  • School of Business and Information Technology
  • School of Construction Technology
  • School of Health Occupations
  • School of Manufacturing Technology
  • School of Service Technology

Ogden-Weber Tech College has an active student life. The campus hosts a wide variety of student clubs and organizations for the overall development of the students.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

  • Many students concentrating in real estate and construction management, beauty and cosmetology, nursing and emergency medicine, and production trades.
  • High male/female ratio.
  • Large number of students.

School characteristics:

  • The school is public.
  • Academic calender: Continuous.

Features of note:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
  • Weekend study is an option.
  • Part-time classes are available.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

Financial Aid

Ogden Weber participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

In 2009-2010, 37% of students received financial aid of some sort.

Grants% of
Students
Average
Amount
Any Grant36%$1,549
Institutional Grant2%$386
Federal Grant35%$1,543
Pell Grant35%$1,367
Other Federal Grant16%$381
State or Local Grant4%$229

Loans% of
Students
Average
Amount
Student Loan  
Federal Loan  
Other Loan  

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Similar Schools

Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Ogden-Weber Applied Technology College:

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 SchoolLocationEnrollment
1Lamar Institute of TechnologyBeaumont, TX2,885
2Polytechnic Institute of New York UniversityBrooklyn, NY3,983
3John Brown UniversitySiloam Springs, AR2,017
4Colorado Mountain CollegeGlenwood Springs, CO5,092
5Stevens Institute of TechnologyHoboken, NJ5,595
6Anoka Technical CollegeAnoka, MN2,232
7North Dakota State University-Main CampusFargo, ND13,230
8Pittsburg State UniversityPittsburg, KS7,127
9Cisco CollegeCisco, TX3,759
10Red Rocks Community CollegeLakewood, CO7,667

Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
< 1 year certificate3937
1-2 year certificate18024
2-4 year degree801
Associate93

Students

Student enrollment was 3,326 in 2009-2010 (1,439 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 55% of the student body. About 13% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (80 awarded)

  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (7 awarded)

  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (11 awarded)

  • Computer and Information Sciences
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (23 awarded)

  • Carpentry/Carpenter
  • Electrician
  • Mason/Masonry
  • Plumbing Technology/Plumber

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (7 awarded)

  • Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant

ENGINEERING (2 awarded)

  • Materials Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (9 awarded)

  • Biomedical Technology/Technician
  • CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (13 awarded)

  • Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
  • Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
  • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (7 awarded)

  • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
  • Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (131 awarded)

  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
  • Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (245 awarded)

  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (14 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PRODUCTION TRADES (42 awarded)

  • Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
  • Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
  • Welding Technology/Welder

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (71 awarded)

  • Real Estate

TRANSPORTATION (0 awarded)

  • Transportation and Materials Moving