Weber State University

https://www.weber.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,621

2.74% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$11,333

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

32,701

40.3% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

47.1%

843 Graduates

About

Weber State University is a higher education institution located in Weber County, UT. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Weber State University were General Studies (1,484 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (416 degrees), and General Health Services (174 degrees).

In 2024, 6,915 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Weber State University. 59.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (5,170 degrees), 6.58 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (786 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Weber State University is $5,621, which is $−18,379 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Weber State University is $5,621, which is $18,379 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,333.

In 2024, 36% of undergraduate students attending Weber State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 10% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,621

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Weber State University was $5,621. The cost of tuition at Weber State University is $−18,379 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Weber State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,333

2024 Value

2.07%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Weber State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,333. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Weber State University grew by 2.07%.

This chart compares the average net price of Weber State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

10%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

36% of undergraduate students at Weber State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Weber State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Weber State University had a total enrollment of 32,701 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Weber State University is 13,182 students and the part-time enrollment is 19,519. This means that 40.3% of students enrolled at Weber State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Weber State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 73.6% White, 12.5% Hispanic or Latino, 4.17% Two or More Races, 1.79% Asian, 1.49% Black or African American, 0.566% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.462% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Weber State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.9%), followed by White Male (30.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.15%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.4%), followed by White Male (23.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.42%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

40.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Weber State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 32,701 students. The full-time enrollment at Weber State University is 13,182 and the part-time enrollment is 19,519. This means that 40.3% of students enrolled at Weber State University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Weber State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Weber State University was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Weber State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Weber State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
24,060 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
4,103 enrolled students
Two or More Races
1,365 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Weber State University is 73.6% White, 12.5% Hispanic or Latino, 4.17% Two or More Races, 1.79% Asian, 1.49% Black or African American, 0.566% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.462% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 903 students (2.76%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 1,283 more women than men received degrees from Weber State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Weber State University is white (5,170 degrees awarded). There were 6.58 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (786 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Weber State University is General Studies (1,484 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (416 degrees) and General Health Services (174 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Weber State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (102 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (227 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,629 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Weber State University are Registered nurses (1,514,284 people), Software developers (643,458 people), Other managers (225,171 people), Medical & health services managers (174,554 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (168,441 people).

The most specialized majors at Weber State University in 2024 are Science Technologies (102 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (227 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,629 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (653 degrees), and Health (1,930 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Weber State University are Surgeons, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Weber State University are Science Technologies (102 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (227 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,629 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (653 degrees), and Health (1,930 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Weber State University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,702,029 people), Computer Systems Design (677,098 people), Elementary & secondary schools (494,351 people), Outpatient care centers (307,373 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (302,746 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Weber State University.

Most Common (2024)

General Studies
117 degrees awarded
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
42 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Weber State University was General Studies with 117 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Weber State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,816

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

4,099

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 2,816 degrees were awarded to men at Weber State University, which is 0.687 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (4,099).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Weber State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 620 degrees were awarded to men at Weber State University in General Studies, which is 0.632 times less than the 981 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 981 degrees were awarded to men at Weber State University in General Studies, which is 1.58 times more than the 620 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

18%

100% Completion Time

41%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 18% of students graduating from Weber State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 41% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
5,170 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
786 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
249 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Weber State University is white (5,170 degrees awarded). There were 6.58 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (786 degrees).

4.21% of degree recipients (291 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
3,052 degrees awarded
White Female
3,016 degrees awarded
White Female
2,982 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Weber State University is white female (3,052 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (3,016 degrees).

Operations

Weber State University has an endowment valued at nearly $230M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 36.5M (15.9%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Weber State University had a total salary expenditure of 316M. Weber State University employs 185 Professors, 153 Instructors and 145 Assistant professors. Most academics at Weber State University are Male Professor (121), Female Instructor (92), and Female Assistant professor (85).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Weber State University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 281 employees, Management, with 248 employees, and Service with 143 employees.

Endowment

$230M

2024 Endowment

9.44%

growth from 2023

Weber State University has an endowment valued at about $230M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Weber State University grew 9.44% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $184M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Weber State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$154M

2024 Salaries

8.35%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Weber State University paid a median of $154M in salaries, which represents 48.6% of their overall expenditure ($316M) and a 8.35% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.46% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.94% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$57.6M

Instructional Salaries

618

Number of Employees

In 2024, Weber State University paid a total of $57.6M to 618 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Weber State University were Office and Administrative Support with 281 employees, Management with 248 employees, and Service with 143 employees.

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