All schools
Webster University logo
PrivateSuburban

Webster University

Saint Louis, Missouri 63119-3194

Visit website

Campus Vibe

Suburban

Known for business

Webster University is a private suburban institution in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1145.

A mid-sized campus of 2.2K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

61% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $50,876 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $26,196.

Established
1915
Mascot
Webster Gorlok
Type
Private university
Division
Division III

Campus Visits

116 upcoming visits · Next: Fri, Apr 10 · Campus Tour
58%Acceptance
1145SAT Avg
2,180Students
15:1Student:Faculty
61%Grad Rate
$50,876Earnings 10yr
$26,196Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Webster University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate58.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1145

Reading & WritingMid: 582
518643
MathMid: 560
488590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
2028

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

58.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1145

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$30,730
Room & Board$12,820
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$49,218
Average Net Price$26,196
Median Debt at Graduation$23,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$244

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$21,696
$30–48K$22,251
$48–75K$24,193
$75–110K$26,857
$110K+$30,453

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$26,196

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

15

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (165)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,180
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
28%

Race & Ethnicity

White 61%
Black 15%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 3%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate61.1%
Freshman Retention76.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,656
8 Years$46,628
10 Years$50,876

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$44,800
Men
$52,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

91Average

Estimated from MO state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

St. Louispop. 290K
8 mi(14 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
231 mi(400 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
239 mi(414 min)

Getting There

Visit Planning

Deadline Calendar

Webster University Application Checklist

Decision Notifications