Overview of Webster University

Webster University’s main campus is situated just outside of Saint Louis, Missouri, although the school has campuses worldwide, including China, Thailand, the Netherlands, England, and Austria. The institution has a large selection of undergraduate and graduate degree programs for students to select from. Students are supported by a 12 to 1 student/faculty ratio, and professors take a personalized approach to the teaching and learning process. Students can join several extracurricular clubs and activities, ranging from academic honor societies to musical groups, recreational sports, special interest, and cultural organizations. The Webster Gorlok’s play in the NCAA Division III St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC).

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 11,597 (2,496 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 45% Male/55% Female
• 75% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $28,700
• Books: $1,000
• Room and Board: $11,120
• Other Expenses: $5,812
• Total Cost: $46,632

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 98%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 98%
  • Loans: 68%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $14,813
  • Loans: $7,185

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Majors: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Visual and Performing Arts; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Social Sciences; and Psychology

Retention and Graduation

• First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 78%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 46%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 59%

NCAA Athletic Programs

• Men’s Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field
• Women’s Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball

Overview of Webster University Admissions

Students whose SAT/ACT scores and GPA are within the institution’s requirements have a good chance of being admitted. Applicants must complete an online application and send test scores from either the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. Glowing recommendation letters can bolster your application, along with being involved with student organizations and attempting a challenging course load. Interested students should check out the university’s website, which has helpful tips and contact information for the admissions offices.

Admissions Data                        

• Webster University Acceptance Rate: 56%
• Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 518/630
  • SAT Math: 490/613
  • SAT Writing: -/-
  • ACT Cumulative: 21/27
  • ACT English: 21/29
  • ACT Math: 19/26
  • ACT Writing: -/-

Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for Webster University, it should be easy to gain admissions to the schools below. If Webster University is currently out of your reach, then you are sure to be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

Pace University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Washington State University, University of Texas at San Antonio, East Carolina University, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Texas State University

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for Webster University, you should have an equal chance of gaining admissions at these schools.

University of Oregon, University of Alabama, Colorado State University, Quinnipiac University, Ohio University, University of North Texas, University of Texas at Arlington

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than Webster University. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, then you’ll be a competitive candidate for these schools.

Rochester Institute of Technology, Syracuse University, United States Military Academy, Penn State University Park, University of Cincinnati, Temple University, Seton Hall University

Applying to Webster University

Application Deadline: August 1

Undergraduate Admissions Website:

https://www.webster.edu/admissions/undergraduate/

Undergraduate Application Link(s):

https://webster.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Login/welcome.aspx

Graduate Admissions Website:

https://www.webster.edu/admissions/graduate/    

Graduate Application Link(s):

https://www.webster.edu/admissions/graduate/apply.html