Webster University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2094 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #577 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #525 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #9 of 67 | In Missouri |
| #4 of 16 | In St. Louis |
| #693 of 1,000 | For Human Rights Law |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 86%
- Undergraduates
- 2,322
- Graduates
- 5,938
- Male:Female Ratio
- 51:49
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- webster.edu
Webster University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Webster University has an acceptance rate of 86% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 89% | 83% |
| Applicants | 5,206 | 2,706 | 2,497 |
| Admissions | 4,489 | 2,418 | 2,069 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 581 | 280 | 301 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 31 | 16 | 15 |
3,050 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,273 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
15 or 3%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1110
or below
75% of them
had 1310
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Webster University are 1110-1310 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
130 or 22%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Webster University are 18-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Nonresident Alien | 3631 (44%) |
|---|---|
| White | 2508 (30%) |
| Black or African American | 1168 (14%) |
| Hispanic | 341 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 233 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 203 (2%) |
| Asian | 156 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 10 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Webster University is $29,503 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $22,359 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,083 |
| $48-75K | $27,257 |
| $75-110K | $29,315 |
| $110K+ | $31,314 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $31,450 | $13,536 |
| Tuition in-state | $31,450 | $13,536 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $31,450 | $13,536 |
| Fee in-district | $300 | $200 |
| Fee in-state | $300 | $200 |
| Fee out-of-state | $300 | $200 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 825 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,318 |
| Room charge | $6,750 |
| Meal charge | $5,568 |
Webster University majors
Webster University has granted 544 bachelor's degrees across 57 programs, 1,834 master's across 47 programs, and 28 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Webster University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 530 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 75 | 443 | 2 |
| Cyber & Electronic Operations and Warfare | 189 | ||
| Human Resources Management and Services, Other | 98 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 83 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 21 | 50 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 63 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 45 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | 12 | 29 | |
| Purchasing, Procurement & Acquisitions and Contracts Management | 41 | ||
| Education, General | 24 | 14 | |
| Computer Science | 35 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 26 | 2 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 26 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 3 | 23 | |
| Human Resources Development | 24 | ||
| Nurse Anesthetist | 23 | ||
| Psychology, General | 23 | ||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 22 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 22 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 22 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 14 | 5 | |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 18 | ||
| Legal Studies | 8 | 10 | |
| Environmental Studies | 15 | ||
| Finance, General | 5 | 10 | |
| Acting | 13 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 10 | 3 | |
| Criminology | 12 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 12 | ||
| Human Services, General | 12 | ||
| International Relations and National Security Studies, Other | 12 | ||
| Advertising | 6 | 5 | |
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 10 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 10 | ||
| Recording Arts Technology & Technician | 10 | ||
| Creative Writing | 9 | ||
| Photography | 9 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 9 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 9 | ||
| Costume Design | 8 | ||
| Dance, General | 8 | ||
| Graphic Design | 8 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 7 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 7 | ||
| General Studies | 7 | ||
| Music, General | 5 | 2 | |
| Public Administration | 7 | ||
| Educational Psychology | 6 | ||
| Psychology, Other | 6 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 6 | ||
| Sports Communication | 6 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 5 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 5 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 3 | 2 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 5 | ||
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies & Technicians, Other | 4 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 4 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 4 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 4 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 4 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 4 | ||
| Journalism | 4 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Philosophy | 4 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 3 | ||
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 3 | ||
| Education, Other | 3 | ||
| Gerontology | 3 | ||
| History, General | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 3 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 3 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 3 | ||
| Sociology and Anthropology | 3 | ||
| Pre-Engineering | 2 | ||
| Accounting | 1 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Economics, General | 1 | ||
| Environmental Science | 1 | ||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 1 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | ||
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | ||
| Music, Other | 1 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 1 | ||
| Women's Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 544 | 1,834 | 28 |
Webster University has a graduation rate of 64%, which is among the 33% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 64% | 60% | 68% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Webster University has published 1,867 scientific papers with 41,145 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Medicine, Physics, and Mathematics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 14 | 109 |
| 1994 | 13 | 112 |
| 1995 | 13 | 90 |
| 1996 | 17 | 107 |
| 1997 | 15 | 118 |
| 1998 | 20 | 143 |
| 1999 | 14 | 185 |
| 2000 | 20 | 187 |
| 2001 | 24 | 184 |
| 2002 | 22 | 187 |
| 2003 | 28 | 250 |
| 2004 | 23 | 311 |
| 2005 | 19 | 329 |
| 2006 | 18 | 323 |
| 2007 | 26 | 417 |
| 2008 | 34 | 450 |
| 2009 | 29 | 540 |
| 2010 | 44 | 558 |
| 2011 | 51 | 697 |
| 2012 | 115 | 753 |
| 2013 | 67 | 774 |
| 2014 | 94 | 806 |
| 2015 | 115 | 848 |
| 2016 | 167 | 885 |
| 2017 | 80 | 914 |
| 2018 | 85 | 987 |
| 2019 | 46 | 1631 |
| 2020 | 109 | 3234 |
| 2021 | 94 | 4366 |
| 2022 | 51 | 4945 |
| 2023 | 71 | 5407 |
| 2024 | 53 | 5800 |
| 2025 | 46 | 5474 |
Webster University alumni
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Lloyd J. Austin III
- Occupations
- politicianmilitary officer
- Biography
-
Lloyd James Austin III is a retired United States Army general who served as the 28th United States secretary of defense, from 2021 to 2025, under the Biden administration.
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Rob Riggle
- Enrolled in Webster University
- Graduated with Master in Public Administration
- Occupations
- voice actoractorcomediantelevision actorsoldier
- Biography
-
Robert Allen Riggle Jr. is an American actor, stand-up comedian, and retired United States Marine officer. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky, joining the Marines in 1990 and later attaining the rank of lieutenant colonel.
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Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
- Occupations
- military personnelpolitician
- Biography
-
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, commonly referred to as SBY ( Indonesian: [ɛsˈbeje]), is an Indonesian politician and retired military officer who served as the sixth president of Indonesia from 2004 to 2014 and the second president from the military after Suharto. He founded the Democratic Party of Indonesia and served as its 4th chairman from 2014 until 2020. He also served as the 8th and 10th Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs from 2000 until 2001 and again from 2001 until 2004. He also served as the president of the Assembly and chair of the Council of the Global Green Growth Institute.
-
Jenifer Lewis
- Occupations
- singertelevision actorvoice actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Jenifer Jeanette Lewis is an American actress and singer. She began her career appearing in Broadway musicals and worked as a back-up singer for Bette Midler before appearing in films Beaches (1988) and Sister Act (1992). Lewis is known for playing roles of mothers in the films What's Love Got to Do With It (1993), Poetic Justice (1993), The Preacher's Wife (1996), The Brothers (2001), The Cookout (2004), Think Like a Man (2012) and in the sequel Think Like a Man Too (2014), Baggage Claim (2013) and The Wedding Ringer (2015), as well as in The Temptations miniseries (1998).
General info
| Founded | 1915 |
|---|---|
| Colors | navy blue, gold, white |
| Academic calendar | August to July (August - December; January-May; June-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 733 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 470 E Lockwood Ave. Saint Louis, Missouri, 63119-3194 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 302,000 |
| Phone | 3149686900 |