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Webb Institute

Glen Cove, New York 11542-1398

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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STEM-heavyTight-knitSuburban

Highly selective — known for engineering

Webb Institute is a private suburban institution in Glen Cove, New York. Admission is competitive, with an average SAT of 1480.

A small campus of 105 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

81% of students graduate within four years. Net price after aid averages $19,077.

Established
1889
Type
Private college

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20%Acceptance
1480SAT Avg
105Students
10:1Student:Faculty
81%Grad Rate
Earnings 10yr
$19,077Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate20.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1480

Reading & WritingMid: 705
670745
MathMid: 745
720780

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Financial Aid

Pell Grant eligible
9%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$61,060
Room & Board$14,690
Books & Supplies$4,700
Total Cost of Attendance$78,140
Average Net Price$19,077

Net Price by Family Income

$75–110K$17,102
$110K+$20,065

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

77.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.4%/yr

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

0

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

0

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

0

Drug Arrests

0

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Academics

Student-faculty ratio
10:1

Programs (1)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

96%

Very Positive

Student Body

Undergrads
105
Gender Split
25% / 75%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
9%

Race & Ethnicity

White 79%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 3%
Two+ 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate80.8%
Freshman Retention96.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$86,249

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • History Webb Institute was founded in 1889 by industrialist and philanthropist William Henry Webb, who had established his career as a preeminent shipbuilder in the 19th century.
  • The institute graduated its first class in 1893 and continues to educate students in naval architecture and marine engineering.
  • 1899) On April 2, 1889, the state of New York incorporated Webb's Academy and Home for Shipbuilders as a non-profit institution.
  • Construction commenced in 1890 and was completed in 1893.
  • By 1945, the Board of Trustees determined that the Bronx campus was no longer suitable, lacking certain laboratory facilities, and ultimately sold it for a considerable sum.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

143Very High

Estimated from NY state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
22 mi(38 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
103 mi(179 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
168 mi(291 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

LGA New York LaGuardia14 mi
JFK New York JFK18 mi
ISP Long Island MacArthur29 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA168 mi · ~4h 51m drive
New York, NY22 mi · ~38 min drive
Hartford, CT79 mi · ~2h 17m drive
Providence, RI133 mi · ~3h 51m drive
Albany, NY122 mi · ~3h 31m drive
Syracuse, NY197 mi · ~5h 41m drive
Rochester, NY257 mi · ~7h 25m drive
Buffalo, NY303 mi · ~8h 45m drive
Philadelphia, PA103 mi · ~2h 59m drive
Pittsburgh, PA334 mi · ~9h 39m drive
Harrisburg, PA175 mi · ~5h 3m drive
Newark, NJ29 mi · ~50 min drive
Trenton, NJ74 mi · ~2h 8m drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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