Ogden-Weber Applied Technology College
Location and Contact Information
200 N Washington BlvdOgden, 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 Grant | 36% | $1,549 |
| Institutional Grant | 2% | $386 |
| Federal Grant | 35% | $1,543 |
| Pell Grant | 35% | $1,367 |
| Other Federal Grant | 16% | $381 |
| State or Local Grant | 4% | $229 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | ||
| Federal Loan | ||
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
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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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamar Institute of Technology | Beaumont, TX | 2,885 |
| 2 | Polytechnic Institute of New York University | Brooklyn, NY | 3,983 |
| 3 | John Brown University | Siloam Springs, AR | 2,017 |
| 4 | Colorado Mountain College | Glenwood Springs, CO | 5,092 |
| 5 | Stevens Institute of Technology | Hoboken, NJ | 5,595 |
| 6 | Anoka Technical College | Anoka, MN | 2,232 |
| 7 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus | Fargo, ND | 13,230 |
| 8 | Pittsburg State University | Pittsburg, KS | 7,127 |
| 9 | Cisco College | Cisco, TX | 3,759 |
| 10 | Red Rocks Community College | Lakewood, CO | 7,667 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| < 1 year certificate | 393 | 7 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 180 | 24 |
| 2-4 year degree | 80 | 1 |
| Associate | 9 | 3 |
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
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Electrician
- Mason/Masonry
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
- Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
ENGINEERING
- Materials Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Biomedical Technology/Technician
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
- Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- Real Estate
TRANSPORTATION
- Transportation and Materials Moving