Degree pathways, growing enrollment fuel record number of credentials earned at Weber State
OGDEN, Utah — Guided by tailored support and flexible degree pathways, Weber State University students are earning credentials in record numbers.
Weber State enrollment and credentials earned reach an all-time high
Weber State set a new record this fall with a total headcount of 33,558 students.
Enrollment across multiple student populations has increased, including students transferring from other institutions, students returning to school after several years off, and students aged 25 or older.
“Students at all stages of life are benefitting from a Weber State degree,” said WSU President Chris Mallett. “We’re here for all learners, from those getting a head start in high school to those returning to college after years in the workforce. We’ll continue empowering our students with choices and helping them gain the professional experience and confidence to reach their next big milestone.” 
In addition to growing enrollment, students are earning more credentials than ever before, opening doors to opportunities in their careers and lives.
WSU awarded 8,288 degrees and certificates to 7,056 students in the 2025–26 academic year, including:
- 1,314 certificates
- 3,967 associate
- 2,554 bachelor’s
- 419 master’s
- 34 doctorate
With over 90% of the 2025–26 academic year student body from Utah, Wildcats go on to represent a major piece of the local workforce.
“Our graduates are entering careers full of opportunity and purpose,” Mallett said. “They’re in healthcare facilities, in schools, on our public lands, in labs, on stage, in aircrafts supporting national defense, and so much more. By listening to both students and employers, Weber State continues to support a talented workforce that powers northern Utah.”
Wildcats represent 28 Utah counties, all 50 states, three territories, and over 60 countries. The majority of WSU students come from Weber and Davis counties.
WSU’s Ogden campus sits within Utah’s only majority-Hispanic school district, and the university’s student body increasingly reflects the community’s local demographics. Hispanic and Latino students now make up 17% of WSU’s undergraduate, matriculated degree-seeking students.
Multiple routes to earning a degree help more students thrive
Weber State provides flexible academic pathways. Stackable credentials, for example, allow students to achieve industry-recognized milestones — like certificates or associate degrees — that help build momentum early in their educational journey.
“At Weber State, access means students have ways to begin, get back to, and succeed in higher education,” said Ali Threet, vice president of Student Access, Success & Enrollment Management.
Initiatives like Tech Transfer, Direct Admissions, and expanded transfer agreements help college feel achievable. These programs help streamline the application process, recognize the hard work students have already completed at regional tech colleges, and ensure that taking the next step in education is as easy as possible.
“We’re removing friction so every student can turn their ambitions into valuable, life-changing education and credentials,” Threet said.
Over the last year, WSU increased the number of accepted technical college transfer credits, helping students seamlessly apply their technical school training toward an undergraduate certificate, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree at Weber State.
During the 2025–26 academic year, nearly 600 students transferred credits from a technical college to WSU. Beginning summer 2025, WSU expanded transfer pathways by accepting up to 30 technical college credits as general electives. By allowing almost any credit to transfer — not just those tied to specific articulated programs — the number of elective credits awarded to technical transfer students grew by 72%.
“When institutions collaborate around student success, everyone benefits,” said Darin Brush, Davis Technical College president. “The growing number of students moving between Davis Technical College and Weber State University reflects years of work to create clearer, more seamless educational pathways. We’re excited to see students leveraging the strengths of both institutions to gain valuable skills, earn credentials, and prepare for high-demand careers.”
The majority of technical college transfer credits during the 2025–26 academic year came from Davis Technical College, at more than 4,500 credits transferred, and Ogden-Weber Technical College, at more than 2,600 credits transferred.
“Creating a clear path from technical education to a four-year degree gives students more opportunities to shape their future,” said James Taggart, Ogden-Weber Technical College president. “Ogden-Weber Technical College and Weber State University play an important role in that pipeline, helping students build skills, continue their education, and prepare for the careers they want. When those students go on to work and serve in our communities, the impact of that education reaches far beyond the classroom.”
Early college opportunities at WSU make a degree faster, more affordable
About 15,200 students are getting a head start by taking WSU courses taught within their high schools. These high schoolers, called concurrent enrollment students, earn credits that apply to both high school diplomas and college credentials.
Another way high schoolers earn college credit is at the Northern Utah Academy for Math, Engineering & Science, also known as NUAMES.
NUAMES is embedded on Weber State’s Ogden and Davis campuses, allowing students to experience university life while still in high school.
More than half of NUAMES students earned at least one associate degree during the 2025–26 academic year.
“The power of the NUAMES pathway to Weber State lies in turning the possibility of college into the reality of college,” said NUAMES Executive Director Kelli Booth. “Students come to NUAMES for the early college experience, build connections to the university, then choose to stay to continue on their education. By the time they graduate from high school, they don’t just envision themselves as college students, they are already loyal Wildcats having lived that experience every day.”
Providing purposeful, experience-driven education opportunities for Wildcats
WSU introduced more than 15 new academic offerings this fall, adding to more than 250 certificate and degree programs designed to help students pursue their interests and enter fulfilling careers.
The university’s largest college continues to be the Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions, offering popular programs such as nursing and radiologic sciences, followed by the College of Engineering, Applied Science & Technology.
“Students come to Weber State for great academic programs in high-demand fields, but extraordinary faculty are what help them thrive and reach the finish line,” said WSU Provost Leslie Durham.
Wildcats benefit from an experience-driven education, helping them build confidence and a support network while learning through opportunities like on-the-ground research or internships.
“The connections built inside and outside the classroom don’t end on graduation day,” Durham said. “Our faculty stay in our alum's corner as lifelong mentors, cheering them on through every professional and personal milestone.”
As an open-enrollment institution, students are invited to enroll at Weber State at any time and begin their educational journey.
Rachel Badali, Public Relations Director
801-626-7948, rachelbadali@weber.edu- Contact:
Rachel Badali, Public Relations Director
801-626-7948, rachelbadali@weber.edu