Weber State University

Ogden, Utah, United States · Est. 1889 · Public University

Utah's third-largest public university with 250+ programs and strong community engagement since 1889.

  • Founded 1889 as Weber Stake Academy by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; became university in 1991
  • Public research university in Ogden, Utah; 30,536 students (fall 2023) including 16,020 undergraduates
  • Over 250 certificate and degree programs across 7 colleges; 20 graduate programs
  • NCAA Division I athletics (Big Sky Conference); Wildcats spirit squad won 6 national championships
  • Recognized as top public school in Utah for return on educational investment; open-enrollment institution
  • 500-acre campus with 63 buildings; $238 million endowment (2025)

Academics

Weber State offers more than 250 certificate and degree programs through seven colleges: Engineering, Applied Science & Technology; Science; Social & Behavioral Sciences; Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions; John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics; Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities; and Jerry & Vickie Moyes College of Education. The university provides over 100 undergraduate majors, 20 graduate degree programs, and online learning options. Accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), with many programs holding national accreditation.

Campus & Student Life

The main Ogden campus spans 500 acres along the Wasatch Mountains' east bench, featuring 63 buildings and housing for over 1,000 students. Key facilities include the Dee Events Center (indoor athletics and events), Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts (200+ events annually), Stewart Stadium (football), and Stewart Library. Additional locations include WSU Davis (Layton), WSU Downtown, and centers in Morgan, Clearfield, and Farmington. Students engage through The Signpost (student newspaper), KWCR Wildcat Radio, Metaphor literary journal, and extensive club sports and recreation programs.

Admissions

Weber State is an open-enrollment university accepting applications from new freshmen (in-state and out-of-state), international students, transfers, concurrent enrollment, early college, and graduate students. The university has been recognized for affordability and return on educational investment. Admissions office located at 3885 West Campus Drive; contact 801-626-6050 or admissions@weber.edu.

Outcomes & Community

Notable alumni include NBA player Damian Lillard, NFL players Taron Johnson and Jamie Martin, business leaders J. Willard Marriott and Dee Hock (Visa inventor), and U.S. Secretary of the Treasury David M. Kennedy. The university is working toward carbon neutrality by 2040 and has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 34% since 2007. As of fall 2023, 14% of undergraduates identify as Hispanic/Latino, with the institution pursuing Hispanic-Serving Institution status (15% threshold).

Founded
1889
Type
Public University
Courses
10
Total intake
Not yet verified
AffiliationUtah System of Higher Education
Websitehttp://weber.edu
HousingNot available
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Quick stats

Courses offered
10
Avg career outcomes
$56.3K
Total intake
Not yet verified
Housing
No
Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources