Webster University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2112 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #570 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #519 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 67 | In Missouri |
| #4 of 16 | In St. Louis |
| #677 of 1,021 | For Human Rights Law |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 58%
- Undergraduates
- 2,204
- Graduates
- 5,402
- 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 58% and is among the top 20% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 58% | 56% | 60% |
| Applicants | 5,341 | 2,618 | 2,721 |
| Admissions | 3,097 | 1,470 | 1,626 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 419 | 172 | 247 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 33 | 7 | 26 |
3,164 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,403 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
40 or 9%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1006
or below
75% of them
had 1233
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Webster University are 1006-1233 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
162 or 37%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Webster University are 20-28 (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
| White | 2743 (36%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 2611 (34%) |
| Black or African American | 1275 (17%) |
| Hispanic | 397 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 199 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 187 (2%) |
| Asian | 167 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 11 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Webster University is $27,695 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 | $21,696 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,251 |
| $48-75K | $24,193 |
| $75-110K | $26,857 |
| $110K+ | $30,453 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $30,530 | $13,140 |
| Tuition in-state | $30,530 | $13,140 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $30,530 | $13,140 |
| Fee in-district | $200 | $200 |
| Fee in-state | $200 | $200 |
| Fee out-of-state | $200 | $200 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 850 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,820 |
| Room charge | $7,420 |
| Meal charge | $5,400 |
Webster University majors
Webster University has granted 554 bachelor's degrees across 62 programs, 1,752 master's across 49 programs, and 27 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Webster University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 99 | 691 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services, Other | 152 | ||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 98 | ||
| Cyber & Electronic Operations and Warfare | 96 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 26 | 68 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 93 | ||
| Purchasing, Procurement & Acquisitions and Contracts Management | 82 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 63 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 43 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 8 | 32 | |
| Human Resources Development | 35 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 33 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 32 | ||
| Psychology, General | 29 | ||
| Education, General | 19 | 7 | |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 26 | ||
| Computer Science | 25 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 16 | 8 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 22 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 22 | ||
| Legal Studies | 8 | 14 | |
| Finance, General | 8 | 13 | |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | 8 | 11 | |
| Advertising | 8 | 10 | |
| Environmental Studies | 18 | ||
| Human Services, General | 18 | ||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 17 | ||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 16 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 16 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 15 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 2 | 13 | |
| Criminology | 12 | ||
| General Studies | 12 | ||
| International Relations and National Security Studies, Other | 12 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 12 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 11 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 10 | ||
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 10 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 10 | ||
| Acting | 9 | ||
| Recording Arts Technology & Technician | 9 | ||
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies & Technicians, Other | 8 | ||
| Music, General | 5 | 3 | |
| Creative Writing | 7 | ||
| Graphic Design | 7 | ||
| Sociology and Anthropology | 7 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 6 | ||
| Dance, General | 6 | ||
| Educational Psychology | 6 | ||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 6 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 6 | ||
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 6 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 6 | ||
| Philosophy | 6 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 3 | 2 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 5 | ||
| Gerontology | 5 | ||
| History, General | 5 | ||
| Photography | 5 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 4 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 4 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | ||
| Journalism | 4 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 4 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 4 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | 3 | |
| Sports Communication | 4 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 3 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 3 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 3 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 3 | ||
| Psychology, Other | 3 | ||
| Public Administration | 3 | ||
| Accounting | 2 | ||
| Accounting and Related Services, Other | 2 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | ||
| Education, Other | 1 | 1 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 2 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Costume Design | 1 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | ||
| Environmental Science | 1 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Music, Other | 1 | ||
| Pre-Engineering | 1 | ||
| School Psychology | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 1 | ||
| Voice and Opera | 1 | ||
| Women's Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 554 | 1,752 | 27 |
Webster University has a graduation rate of 61%, which is among the 38% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 61% | 61% | 61% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Webster University has published 1,829 scientific papers with 38,437 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, Mathematics, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 7 | 85 |
| 1993 | 14 | 109 |
| 1994 | 13 | 112 |
| 1995 | 13 | 90 |
| 1996 | 17 | 107 |
| 1997 | 15 | 118 |
| 1998 | 20 | 142 |
| 1999 | 14 | 185 |
| 2000 | 20 | 187 |
| 2001 | 24 | 184 |
| 2002 | 22 | 187 |
| 2003 | 27 | 250 |
| 2004 | 23 | 311 |
| 2005 | 19 | 329 |
| 2006 | 18 | 321 |
| 2007 | 26 | 416 |
| 2008 | 34 | 449 |
| 2009 | 29 | 538 |
| 2010 | 44 | 557 |
| 2011 | 51 | 695 |
| 2012 | 115 | 749 |
| 2013 | 67 | 774 |
| 2014 | 94 | 803 |
| 2015 | 115 | 847 |
| 2016 | 167 | 886 |
| 2017 | 80 | 912 |
| 2018 | 85 | 985 |
| 2019 | 46 | 1629 |
| 2020 | 109 | 3232 |
| 2021 | 94 | 4364 |
| 2022 | 51 | 4942 |
| 2023 | 71 | 5401 |
| 2024 | 53 | 5766 |
Webster University alumni
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Rob Riggle
- Enrolled in Webster University
- Graduated with Master in Public Administration
- Occupations
- opinion journalisttelevision presentermilitary officervoice actoractor
- 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.
-
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 in the administration of President Joe Biden.
-
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
- Occupations
- military personnelpolitician
- Biography
-
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, commonly referred to as SBY, is an Indonesian politician and retired army general who served as the sixth president of Indonesia from 2004 to 2014 and the second president of Indonesia 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. He was also the former chairman of ASEAN due to Indonesia hosting of the 18th and 19th ASEAN Summits.
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Jenifer Lewis
- Occupations
- actorfilm actorsingertelevision actorvoice actor
- Biography
-
Jenifer Jeanette Lewis is an American actress. 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 | 801 |
| 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 |