Weber State University is a public university in Ogden, Utah, known for strong programs in nursing, business, computer science, criminal justice, and the liberal arts plus a commuter‑heavy but spirit‑rich campus and Division I Wildcats athletics. Students often rave about the 100% admission rate, many degree options, scenic campus foothills, affordable cost, and the chance to work or intern while still being part of a close‑knit Utah‑valley community.

State

Utah

Student Population

30,500

Acceptance Rate

100%

GPA Range

2.8–3.5

SAT Range

950–1150

Common Majors

liberal arts and humanities, nursing/registered nurse, computer science

“Weber State feels like a flexible, commuter‑friendly campus where you can study in strong business and health‑care programs, join lots of clubs and Wildcats games, and still live affordably around Ogden and the Wasatch front, and many students say they were surprised by how quickly the affordable tuition and 50‑plus campus traditions made the big‑school feel more like a real community.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$6,391 / $17,084

Conference

Big Sky Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

72.4

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

Weber State men placed 3rd at Ram Masters Invitational on Fort Collins Country Club and competed at Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational on Eisenhower Golf Course. Steady par-5 scoring fueled top-10s at Wyoming Cowboy Classic on Ak-Chin Southern Dunes through birdie bursts amid high-desert winds.

Women's Team Notes

Wildcats women won Lady Thunderbird Invitational and Sun Mountain Intercollegiate on Talons Cove Golf Club, tying 3rd at Red Rocks Invitational. Resilient play drove first-place finishes at Wolf Creek Resort Golf Course events via consistent low-70s rounds across Mountain West challenges.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Scott Erling

Women's Coach

Rich Friend

Men's Email

scotterling@weber.edu

Women's Email

richardfriend@weber.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Scott Erling serves as Director of Golf and head men's coach at Weber State, guiding the Wildcats back to Big Sky competition in 2025-26 after a Summit League year. A veteran leader, he oversees program operations alongside player development with Rich Friend. Erling's tenure emphasizes regional rivalry wins, NCAA contention, and adapting to conference shifts post-2024 changes.

Women's Coach Bio

Rich Friend is head women's golf coach and Director of Player Development at Weber State, listed prominently in athletics staff. He supports both programs under Erling's oversight, focusing on Wildcats' Big Sky Championship pursuits like the 2026 event at The Wigwam. Friend contributes to recruiting, training, and sustaining competitive edges in Utah's golf scene.