Webster University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2131 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #582 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #531 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #9 of 67 | In Missouri |
| #4 of 16 | In St. Louis |
| #387 of 1,067 | For Plastic Surgery |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 55%
- Undergraduates
- 2,197
- Graduates
- 4,199
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- 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 55% and is among the top 18% 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 | 55% | 53% | 57% |
| Applicants | 3,768 | 1,709 | 2,059 |
| Admissions | 2,076 | 904 | 1,172 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 414 | 156 | 258 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 14 | 6 | 8 |
1,862 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,553 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
32 or 8%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1026
or below
75% of them
had 1315
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Webster University are 1026-1315 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
181 or 42%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Webster University are 19-27 (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 | 3024 (47%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1494 (23%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 722 (11%) |
| Hispanic | 436 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 297 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 210 (3%) |
| Asian | 189 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 11 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Webster University is $23,069 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 | $16,323 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,143 |
| $48-75K | $21,592 |
| $75-110K | $24,345 |
| $110K+ | $26,704 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $29,640 | $12,600 |
| Tuition in-state | $29,640 | $12,600 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $29,640 | $12,600 |
| 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 | $12,398 |
| Room charge | $7,200 |
| Meal charge | $5,198 |
Webster University majors
Webster University has granted 669 bachelor's degrees across 63 programs, 2,124 master's across 50 programs, and 20 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Webster University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 98 | 825 | 1 |
| Human Resources Management and Services, Other | 172 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 128 | ||
| Cyber & Electronic Operations and Warfare | 124 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 21 | 80 | |
| Purchasing, Procurement & Acquisitions and Contracts Management | 100 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 67 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 67 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 65 | ||
| Education, General | 39 | 9 | |
| Human Resources Development | 47 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 47 | ||
| Finance, General | 8 | 36 | |
| Computer Science | 40 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 6 | 31 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 32 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 31 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 2 | 27 | |
| Psychology, General | 29 | ||
| Legal Studies | 15 | 13 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 20 | 6 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 24 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 23 | ||
| Advertising | 14 | 8 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 21 | ||
| Human Services, General | 21 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | 12 | 8 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 19 | ||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 18 | ||
| Nurse Anesthetist | 18 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 15 | ||
| Gerontology | 15 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 15 | ||
| Acting | 14 | ||
| Criminology | 14 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 14 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 14 | ||
| Public Administration | 14 | ||
| Recording Arts Technology & Technician | 14 | ||
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies & Technicians, Other | 13 | ||
| Graphic Design | 13 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 9 | 3 | |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 2 | 10 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | 11 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 10 | ||
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 10 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 10 | ||
| History, General | 10 | ||
| International Relations and National Security Studies, Other | 9 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 9 | ||
| Music, General | 5 | 4 | |
| Accounting and Related Services, Other | 8 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 8 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 7 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 | ||
| Journalism | 7 | ||
| Philosophy | 7 | ||
| Accounting | 6 | ||
| Costume Design | 6 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 6 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Creative Writing | 5 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 5 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 5 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 4 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 4 | ||
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Economics, General | 4 | ||
| General Studies | 4 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 4 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | 1 | |
| Music, Other | 4 | ||
| Photography | 4 | ||
| Sociology and Anthropology | 4 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 3 | ||
| Education, Other | 2 | 1 | |
| Educational Psychology | 3 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 3 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Voice and Opera | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Dance, General | 2 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | 1 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Sports Communication | 2 | ||
| Women's Studies | 2 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| European Studies & Civilization | 1 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Psychology, Other | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| School Psychology | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 669 | 2,124 | 20 |
Webster University has a graduation rate of 59%, which is among the 42% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 59% | 51% | 64% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Webster University has published 1,524 scientific papers with 23,283 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Medicine, Mathematics, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 7 | 50 |
| 1992 | 6 | 51 |
| 1993 | 11 | 71 |
| 1994 | 14 | 61 |
| 1995 | 12 | 57 |
| 1996 | 13 | 71 |
| 1997 | 11 | 81 |
| 1998 | 16 | 92 |
| 1999 | 14 | 109 |
| 2000 | 13 | 133 |
| 2001 | 15 | 116 |
| 2002 | 19 | 118 |
| 2003 | 27 | 130 |
| 2004 | 16 | 161 |
| 2005 | 19 | 157 |
| 2006 | 14 | 162 |
| 2007 | 19 | 291 |
| 2008 | 27 | 311 |
| 2009 | 25 | 390 |
| 2010 | 32 | 406 |
| 2011 | 41 | 485 |
| 2012 | 99 | 458 |
| 2013 | 49 | 513 |
| 2014 | 67 | 535 |
| 2015 | 89 | 532 |
| 2016 | 165 | 559 |
| 2017 | 82 | 558 |
| 2018 | 83 | 590 |
| 2019 | 44 | 919 |
| 2020 | 99 | 1991 |
| 2021 | 82 | 3237 |
| 2022 | 48 | 4049 |
| 2023 | 57 | 4520 |
Webster University alumni
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Rob Riggle
- Enrolled in Webster University
- Graduated with Master in Public Administration
- Occupations
- television actorcomedianactorvoice actormilitary officer
- Biography
-
Robert A. Riggle Jr. is an American actor, stand-up comedian, and retired United States Marine Officer.
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Lloyd Austin
- Occupations
- military officerpolitician
- Biography
-
Lloyd James Austin III is an American politician and retired United States Army four-star general who is serving as the 28th United States secretary of defense since January 22, 2021. Before retiring from the military in 2016, Austin served as the 12th commander of United States Central Command (CENTCOM), beginning in March 2013. Prior to that he served as the 33rd vice chief of staff of the Army from January 2012 to March 2013, and as commander of United States Forces – Iraq from September 2010 to December 2011. He is the first African American to hold each of these positions. After retiring from the armed services Austin joined the boards of Raytheon Technologies, Nucor, Tenet Healthcare, and Auburn University. On December 7, 2020, he was nominated for defense secretary by then-President-elect Joe Biden and was confirmed by the United States Senate on January 22, 2021, by a vote of 93–2.
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Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
- Occupations
- military personnelpoliticianinternational forum participant
- Biography
-
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, commonly referred to by his initials SBY, is an Indonesian politician and retired army general who served as the sixth president of Indonesia from 2004 to 2014. A member of the Democratic Party of Indonesia, he served as the 4th leader of the Democratic Party from 2014 until 2020, 8th and 10th Coordinating Minister of Politics and Security Affairs of Indonesia 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's hosting of the 18th and 19th ASEAN Summits.
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Jenifer Lewis
- Occupations
- television actorsingerfilm actoractorvoice 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 | 813 |
| 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 |