Weber State University
Public university in Ogden, Utah, US / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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; 135 years ago (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)[1] |
President | Brad L. Mortensen |
Academic staff | 1,046 |
Administrative staff | 820 |
Students | 29,914 (Fall 2022)[2] |
Undergraduates | 28,903 (Fall 2022) |
Postgraduates | 1,011 (Fall 2022) |
Location | , , United States 41.193°N 111.944°W / 41.193; -111.944 |
Campus | Urban |
Colors | Purple and white[3] |
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.[4] Weber State University has over 225 degree programs and seven colleges,[5] 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,[6] and many programs are accredited through national organizations. [7]
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.[8] The university’s athletic teams, the Wildcats, compete in the Big Sky Conference as a NCAA Division I institution.