Weber State University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,329

4.7% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$10,493

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.06%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

29,774

40.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

40.4%

627 Graduates

About

Weber State University is a higher education institution located in Weber County, UT. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Weber State University were General Studies (1,549 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (335 degrees), and General Health Services (210 degrees).

In 2021, 6,445 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Weber State University. 57.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (4,969 degrees), 8.15 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (610 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Weber State University is $5,329, which is $−17,855 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Weber State University is $5,329, which is $−17,855 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,493.

In 2021, 35% of undergraduate students attending Weber State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 13% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,329

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Weber State University was $5,329. The cost of tuition at Weber State University is $−17,855 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$10,493

2021 Value

10.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Weber State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,493. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Weber State University grew by 10.8%.

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

$8,102

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Weber State University was of $8,102 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 12.5% between 2020 and 2021.

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

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

13%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

35% of undergraduate students at Weber State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 35% 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.

1.06%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Weber State University was 1.06%, which represents 33 out of the 3116 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 29,774 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Weber State University is 12,045 students and the part-time enrollment is 17,729. This means that 40.5% of students enrolled at Weber State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Weber State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.3% White, 11.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.63% Two or More Races, 1.66% Asian, 1.28% Black or African American, 0.564% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.453% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Weber State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.4%), followed by White Male (32.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.66%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.8%), followed by White Male (19.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.93%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

40.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Weber State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 29,774 students. The full-time enrollment at Weber State University is 12,045 and the part-time enrollment is 17,729. This means that 40.5% of students enrolled at Weber State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

65%

2021 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 65%. 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 (2021)

White
22,131 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
3,394 enrolled students
Two or More Races
1,080 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Weber State University is 74.3% White, 11.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.63% Two or More Races, 1.66% Asian, 1.28% Black or African American, 0.564% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.453% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 1,688 students (5.67%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 935 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 (4,969 degrees awarded). There were 8.15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (610 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Weber State University is General Studies (1,549 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (335 degrees) and General Health Services (210 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (46 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (133 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,614 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 (1,352,764 people), Software developers (493,667 people), Other managers (190,517 people), Medical & health services managers (156,786 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (154,479 people).

The most specialized majors at Weber State University in 2021 are Science Technologies (46 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (133 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,614 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (511 degrees), and Health (1,840 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Weber State University are Science Technologies (46 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (133 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,614 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (511 degrees), and Health (1,840 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (1,538,201 people), Computer Systems Design (570,691 people), Elementary & secondary schools (435,209 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (270,845 people), and Outpatient care centers (238,019 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 (2021)

General Studies
1,549 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
335 degree-majors awarded
General Health Services
210 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Weber State University was General Studies with 1,549 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

2,755

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

3,690

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 2,755 degrees were awarded to men at Weber State University, which is 0.747 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,690).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 646 degrees were awarded to men at Weber State University in General Studies, which is 0.707 times less than the 914 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 914 degrees were awarded to men at Weber State University in General Studies, which is 1.41 times more than the 646 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

12%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 12% of students graduating from Weber State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 42% 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 (49.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Weber State University is Female and White (49.4% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 1.44% of graduates (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
4,969 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
610 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
200 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Weber State University is white (4,969 degrees awarded). There were 8.15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (610 degrees).

5.09% of degree recipients (328 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
2,818 degrees awarded
White Male
2,151 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
377 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Weber State University is white female (2,818 degrees awarded). There were 1.31 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (2151 degrees).

Operations

Weber State University has an endowment valued at nearly $204M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 47.2M (23.2%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Weber State University had a total salary expenditure of 273M. Weber State University employs 170 Professors, 159 Assistant professors and 128 Instructors. Most academics at Weber State University are Male Professor (112), Female Assistant professor (83), and Female Instructor (78).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Weber State University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 302 employees, Management, with 215 employees, and Service with 134 employees.

Endowment

$204M

2021 Endowment

25.5%

growth from 2020

Weber State University has an endowment valued at about $204M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Weber State University grew 25.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $153M 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

$128M

2021 Salaries

5.03%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Weber State University paid a median of $128M in salaries, which represents 46.9% of their overall expenditure ($273M) and a 5.03% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$47.1M

Instructional Salaries

586

Number of Employees

In 2021, Weber State University paid a total of $47.1M to 586 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

170 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

302 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Weber State University were Professor with 170 employees, Assistant professor with 159 employees, and Instructor with 128 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Weber State University were Office and Administrative Support with 302 employees, Management with 215 employees, and Service with 134 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Weber State University was Male Professor with 112 employees, Female Assistant professor with 83 employees, and Female Instructor with 78 employees.

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