Webster University: Review & Facts

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

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Webster University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 6,400 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1915 and is one of the 22 colleges and schools located in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Academic Offerings

At Webster University you can obtain your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
149
Webster University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 149 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Education, Psychology, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important 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 usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Webster University student retention rate is fair at 79% (close to Missouri average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
79%
Fair
The graduation rate at Webster University is below average: 57%.

Student to faculty ratio at Webster University is pretty good: 12:1. Find out more information about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are very high, about $29,700 per year. The additional fees at Webster University beyond tuition are nearly $200; this comes to a total of $29,900 annually.

Read the details about Webster 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
55%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 3,768 applications were submitted and 2,076 were accepted, so it is not very hard to be accepted at this school.

This college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

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

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,200
Medium
Webster University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Webster 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
D-
Unsafe
Webster University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 900 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high -- nearly $7,200 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Webster University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Webster University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Webster University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Webster University
470 E Lockwood Ave.
Saint Louis, Missouri
63119-3194, USA
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