Webber International University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very GoodCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Webber International University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,135 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1927 and is the only institution located in Babson Park, Florida.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, and master's degree are offered at Webber International University.

Majors
Offered
14
WIU follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 14 majors. The most popular concentrations are Occupational Therapy, Business, Management, Criminal Justice, and Accounting and Finance. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Webber International University is relatively low at 67% (close to Florida average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
67%
Fair
The graduation rate at Webber International University is low: 37%.

Student to faculty ratio at Webber International University is reasonable, 24:1. Find out more about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are very high, $27,100 a year. The additional fees at Webber International University (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $3,500; this comes to a total of $30,600 a year.

Read the details about Webber International University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
49%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 2,665 applications were submitted and 1,305 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to become a student at this school.

The college might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at WIU in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,800
Medium
Webber International University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Webber International University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B
Dicey
Webber International University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 500 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable: approximately $6,800 a year.

Based on the college crime numbers, WIU seems to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Webber International University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Webber International University
1201 N Scenic Hwy
Babson Park, Florida
33827-0096, USA
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