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Webster University
Saint Louis, MO · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 86%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $26,955
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 58%
- Median earnings
- $56,096
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Webster University is a private nonprofit college in Saint Louis, MO with 2,304 undergraduates. It admits 86% of applicants, and admitted students average 1102 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $26,955 per year ($22,623 for families earning under $30,000). 58% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $56,096 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 86%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 5,341
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 3,097
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 15%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing580–660
200800
SAT Math530–650
200800
ACT Composite18–25
136
What Webster University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesRequired
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $50,816
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $32,690
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$22,623
- $30–48k$22,647
- $48–75k$23,528
- $75–110k$24,673
- $110k+$31,969
Get a personal estimate with Webster University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 58%
- Freshman retention
- 69%
- Median earnings
- $56,096
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $21,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,304
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 30%
- White54%
- Hispanic5%
- Black13%
- Asian3%
Webster University FAQ
What is Webster University's acceptance rate?+
Webster University admits 86% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Webster University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 580–660 on SAT Reading and Writing and 530–650 on SAT Math; the average total is 1102.
What ACT score do you need for Webster University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–25.
Is Webster University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Webster University?+
In Fall 2023, 5,341 students applied to Webster University and 3,097 were admitted; 452 enrolled.
Does Webster University consider legacy status?+
No. Webster University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Webster University require an essay?+
Webster University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Webster University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $50,816 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $26,955.
What is Webster University's graduation rate?+
58% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 179894 · How we use this data
Data notes for Webster University
- Admission rate: The admission rate moved more than 25 percentage points from the prior year’s IPEDS counts; check with the college.
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