School Information

70.0
Total Enrollment 19,372
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 16 : 1

Webster University

http://www.webster.edu
470 E Lockwood Ave., Saint Louis, Missouri 63119-3194
(314) 961-2660

Webster University, a worldwide institution, ensures high quality learning experiences that transform students for global citizenship and individual excellence.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Webster University, 92.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 70.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $18,671), and 65% receive loans ($9,976 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $10,854. Off campus it is around $8,614.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Webster University is $21,427 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 1,590 people applied to Webster University. Of the applicants, 83.0% were admitted (83.0% male & 82.0% female ) and 38.0% accepted (40.0% male and 36.0% female)

Of the 3,911 undergraduate students at Webster University, 30.0% are part-time. A majority (65.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 76.0% of the 15,461 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     73.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     80.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     63.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     45.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     61.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     66.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline October 1st
Admissions Office Phone (314) 968-6900
Admissions Office Email admissions@webster.edu
Admissions Office Address 470 E Lockwood Ave., Saint Louis, Missouri 63119-3194
Admissions Website http://explore.webster.edu/admissions/default.asp (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://explore.webster.edu/admissions/
Application Fee $35

In order to be accepted to Webster University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Webster University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 530
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 645
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 490
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 630
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 550
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 685
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 27
ACT English (25th Percentile) 21
ACT English (75th Percentile) 28
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 26
 
Webster University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 5
American/United States Studies/Civilization 5
Biological and biomedical sciences 15
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 15
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 16 422 3 13
Accounting 25
Business Administration and Management, General 378 2 13
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other 35
Business/Commerce, General 10 16
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General 9 54
Human Resources Development 244
Human Resources Management and Services, Other 435
International Business/Trade/Commerce 27
Management Information Systems, General 260
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 40
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 1
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management 15 177
Real Estate 1
Communication, journalism, and related programs 176 79
Advertising 30 16
Broadcast Journalism 11
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 84 54
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 2 4
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 16
Journalism 10
Public Relations/Image Management 23 5
Communications technologies/technicians and support services 33
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other 33
Computer and information sciences and support services 1 43 4
Computer and Information Sciences, General 3
Computer Science 40 4
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 1
Education 2 36 328
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 1 14
Education, General 33
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 9
Health Teacher Education 2
Mathematics Teacher Education 7
Music Teacher Education 2 1
Reading Teacher Education 8
Social Science Teacher Education 4
Special Education and Teaching, General 18
Superintendency and Educational System Administration 2
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other 265
English language and literature/letters 25
English Language and Literature, General 25
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 5
French Language and Literature 1
German Language and Literature 1
Spanish Language and Literature 3
Health professions and related clinical sciences 61 168
Art Therapy/Therapist 1
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 131
Nurse Anesthetist 18
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 60 19
History 7
History, General 6
History, Other 1
Legal professions and studies 5 26 19
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 5
Legal Professions and Studies, Other 2
Legal Studies, General 26 17
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 1
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 1
Mathematics and statistics 7
Mathematics, General 7
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 10 13
Gerontology 13
International/Global Studies 10
Natural resources and conservation 39
Environmental Studies 39
Philosophy and religious studies 8
Philosophy 2
Religion/Religious Studies 6
Psychology 82 585
Counseling Psychology 585
Psychology, General 82
Public administration and social service professions 58
Public Administration 58
Security and protective services 206
Security and Protective Services, Other 206
Social sciences 89 171
Anthropology 4
Economics, General 3
International Relations and Affairs 50 171
Political Science and Government, General 13
Social Sciences, General 12
Sociology 7
Visual and performing arts 137 8
Art/Art Studies, General 24 1
Arts Management 3
Cinematography and Film/Video Production 38
Dance, General 4
Directing and Theatrical Production 2
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 17
Music Performance, General 1
Music, General 20 3
Photography 24
Visual and Performing Arts, Other 8
 
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