Weber State University
Weber State University (pronounced /ˈwiːbər/ WEE-bər) is a public university in Ogden, Utah. It was founded in 1889 as Weber Stake Academy and earned its current name in 1991.
Former names | Weber Stake Academy (1889–1902) Weber Academy (1902–1918) Weber Normal College (1918–1922) Weber College (1922–1962) Weber State College (1962–1990) |
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| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1889 1964 (as four-year), 1991 (as university) |
Parent institution | Utah System of Higher Education |
| Accreditation | NWCCU |
Academic affiliations | CUMU |
| Endowment | $219,555,666 (2022) |
| President | Brad L. Mortensen |
Academic staff | 1,046 |
Administrative staff | 820 |
| Students | 29,914 (Fall 2022) |
| Undergraduates | 28,903 (Fall 2022) |
| Postgraduates | 1,011 (Fall 2022) |
| Location | , , United States 41.193°N 111.944°W |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Purple and white |
| Nickname | Wildcats |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I FCS Big Sky Conference |
| Website | weber |
As of fall 2023, the student population reached 30,536 students, consisting of 16,020 undergraduate students, 1,002 graduate students and 13,514 concurrent enrollment students, making it the third-largest public university in the state. Weber State University has over 225 degree programs and seven colleges, including the Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions and the College of Engineering, Applied Science & Technology. Weber State is regionally accredited through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, and many programs are accredited through national organizations.
As of fall 2023, students who identify as Hispanic or Latino make up 13% of the full-time equivalent undergraduate student body. The university is working to become an emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution, a designation given when 15% of students identify as Hispanic or Latino. The university’s athletic teams, the Wildcats, compete in the Big Sky Conference as a NCAA Division I institution.