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Weber State Reports Record Enrollment and Credential Totals

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Weber State University has reached record levels of both student enrollment and credentials earned. The university reported a total headcount of 33,558 students this fall, driven by increased participation from transfer students and adult learners.

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  • Weber State reached a record enrollment of 33,558 students this fall.
  • The university awarded 8,288 degrees and certificates during the 2025–26 academic year.
  • Expanded transfer pathways allowed for a 72% increase in elective credits awarded to technical transfer students.
  • Over 15 new academic offerings were introduced this fall to complement existing programs.

Weber State University students are earning credentials in record numbers, aided by flexible degree pathways and tailored support. The university reported a total headcount of 33,558 students this fall, marking an all-time high for enrollment.

During the 2025–26 academic year, WSU awarded 8,288 degrees and certificates to 7,056 students. This total included 3,967 associate degrees, 2,554 bachelor's degrees, 1,314 certificates, 419 master's degrees, and 34 doctorates. WSU President Chris Mallett stated that students at all stages of life are benefiting from a Weber State degree, noting that the institution serves learners ranging from high schoolers to those returning to college after years in the workforce.

The university has implemented initiatives such as Tech Transfer, Direct Admissions, and expanded transfer agreements to streamline the educational process. WSU increased the number of accepted technical college transfer credits over the last year, allowing students to apply technical school training toward undergraduate credentials. In the 2025–26 academic year, nearly 600 students transferred credits from a technical college to WSU. The majority of these credits came from Davis Technical College, with more than 4,500 credits, and Ogden-Weber Technical College, with more than 2,600 credits.

The student body increasingly reflects local demographics, with Hispanic and Latino students making up 17% of undergraduate, matriculated degree-seeking students. WSU's Ogden campus is situated within Utah's only majority-Hispanic school district. While students represent 28 Utah counties and over 60 countries, the majority of WSU students reside in Weber and Davis counties.

Weber State introduced more than 15 new academic offerings this fall, contributing to a total of more than 250 certificate and degree programs. The Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions remains the university's largest college, featuring programs such as nursing and radiologic sciences.

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