Weber State University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,471

2023 Average Net Price

$11,572

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0354%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

30,536

40.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

46%

739 Graduates

About

Weber State University is a higher education institution located in Weber County, UT. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Weber State University were General Studies (1,561 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (435 degrees), and General Health Services (183 degrees).

In 2023, 6,775 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Weber State University. 59.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (5,102 degrees), 7.08 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (721 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Weber State University is $5,471, which is $−19,104 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Weber State University was 0.0354%, corresponding to 1 out of the 2,823 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Weber State University is $5,471, which is $19,104 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,572.

In 2023, 36% of undergraduate students attending Weber State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 11% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,471

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Weber State University was $5,471. The cost of tuition at Weber State University is $−19,104 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$11,572

2023 Value

9.95%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Weber State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,572. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Weber State University grew by 9.95%.

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.

Other Student Expenses

$8,306

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Weber State University was of $8,306 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.39% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Weber State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

11%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

36% of undergraduate students at Weber State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 43.8% with respect to 2022, when 64% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0354%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Weber State University was 0.0354%, which represents 1 out of the 2823 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Weber State University had a total enrollment of 30,536 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Weber State University is 12,416 students and the part-time enrollment is 18,120. This means that 40.7% of students enrolled at Weber State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Weber State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 73.9% White, 12.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.95% Two or More Races, 1.79% Asian, 1.52% Black or African American, 0.531% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.436% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Weber State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.1%), followed by White Male (31.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.98%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.3%), followed by White Male (23%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.73%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

40.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Weber State University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 30,536 students. The full-time enrollment at Weber State University is 12,416 and the part-time enrollment is 18,120. This means that 40.7% of students enrolled at Weber State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% 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%

2023 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 (74%), 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 (2023)

White
22,552 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
3,752 enrolled students
Two or More Races
1,205 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Weber State University is 73.9% White, 12.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.95% Two or More Races, 1.79% Asian, 1.52% Black or African American, 0.531% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.436% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 1,230 students (4.03%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,269 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 (5,102 degrees awarded). There were 7.08 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (721 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Weber State University is General Studies (1,561 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (435 degrees) and General Health Services (183 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (78 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (124 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,661 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 (1,477,635 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (220,481 people), Other managers (172,426 people), Medical & health services managers (168,779 people), and Postsecondary teachers (157,990 people).

The most specialized majors at Weber State University in 2023 are Science Technologies (78 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (124 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,661 degrees), English (108 degrees), and Health (1,943 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Skincare specialists, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Weber State University are Science Technologies (78 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (124 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,661 degrees), English (108 degrees), and Health (1,943 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (1,582,464 people), Computer Systems Design (603,854 people), Elementary & secondary schools (451,317 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (282,949 people), and Outpatient care centers (263,286 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 (2023)

General Studies
1,561 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
435 degrees awarded
General Health Services
183 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Weber State University was General Studies with 1,561 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Weber State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,753

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

4,022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 2,753 degrees were awarded to men at Weber State University, which is 0.684 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (4,022).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 634 degrees were awarded to men at Weber State University in General Studies, which is 0.639 times less than the 992 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 992 degrees were awarded to men at Weber State University in General Studies, which is 1.56 times more than the 634 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

15%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 15% of students graduating from Weber State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (53.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Weber State University is Female and White (53.8% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.3% of graduates (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
5,102 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
721 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
221 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Weber State University is white (5,102 degrees awarded). There were 7.08 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (721 degrees).

5.2% of degree recipients (352 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
3,016 degrees awarded
White Male
2,086 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
450 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Weber State University is white female (3,016 degrees awarded). There were 1.45 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (2,086 degrees).

Operations

Weber State University has an endowment valued at nearly $210M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 19.8M (9.44%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Weber State University had a total salary expenditure of 299M. Weber State University employs 175 Professors, 151 Assistant professors and 136 Instructors. Most academics at Weber State University are Male Professor (116), Female Assistant professor (89), and Female Instructor (80).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Weber State University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 293 employees, Management, with 228 employees, and Service with 131 employees.

Endowment

$210M

2023 Endowment

8.49%

growth from 2022

Weber State University has an endowment valued at about $210M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Weber State University grew 8.49% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $160M 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

$142M

2023 Salaries

7.46%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Weber State University paid a median of $142M in salaries, which represents 47.5% of their overall expenditure ($299M) and a 7.46% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.94% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.03% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$55.5M

Instructional Salaries

598

Number of Employees

In 2023, Weber State University paid a total of $55.5M to 598 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

175 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

293 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Weber State University were Professor with 175 employees, Assistant professor with 151 employees, and Instructor with 136 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Weber State University were Office and Administrative Support with 293 employees, Management with 228 employees, and Service with 131 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Weber State University was Male Professor with 116 employees, Female Assistant professor with 89 employees, and Female Instructor with 80 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Weber State University.

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