Weber State University

Weber State University is a public university in Ogden, Utah, serving students across northern Utah through its main Ogden campus, the Davis campus in Layton, and online programs. Founded in 1889, the institution has evolved from a regional academy into a comprehensive university that offers associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees as well as professional and technical education. Its academic structure includes colleges for arts and humanities, business and economics, engineering, health professions, science, social and behavioral sciences, and education, along with applied and workforce-oriented programs. The university’s work centers on access, teaching, and regional engagement. Weber State emphasizes affordability and broad participation, including support for first-generation students and adult learners, and it maintains a strong role in preparing Utah’s workforce in fields such as nursing, respiratory therapy, computer science, engineering, teacher education, and business. The institution is also home to the Stewart Library and the Mary Elizabeth Dee Shaw Gallery, extending its role beyond classroom instruction into research support and cultural programming. Athletics are part of Weber State’s identity as well, with the Wildcats competing in NCAA Division I and the Big Sky Conference. The university’s service area is closely tied to Weber, Davis, and surrounding counties, and its mix of campus-based, online, and community-connected education reflects that regional mission. Weber State also supports student success through scholarships, advising, undergraduate research, and career preparation, positioning itself as a major public higher education institution for northern Utah.