Webber International University

www.webber.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$26,292

3% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$26,710

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.42%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

45.7%

1,795 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

812

94.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

20.4%

37 Graduates

About

Webber International University is a higher education institution located in Polk County, FL. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Webber International University were Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (26 degrees awarded), Public Relations, Advertising, & Applied Communication (18 degrees), and Sport & Fitness Management (18 degrees).

In 2021, 168 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Webber International University. 41.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 58.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (63 degrees), 1.97 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (32 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Webber International University is $26,292, which is $−2,213 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Webber International University is $26,292, which is $−2,213 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,710.

In 2021, 97% of undergraduate students attending Webber International University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$26,292

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Webber International University was $26,292. The cost of tuition at Webber International University is $−2,213 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Webber International University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$26,710

2021 Value

2.51%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Webber International University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,710. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Webber International University grew by 2.51%.

This chart compares the average net price of Webber International University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,470

Room and Board

$1,338

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Webber International University was of $9,470 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.07% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,338. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.61% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Webber International University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Webber International University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 2.02% with respect to 2020, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Webber International University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

5.42%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Webber International University was 5.42%, which represents 27 out of the 498 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Webber International University received 1,795 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 45.3% annual growth. Out of those 1,795 applicants, 821 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 45.7% acceptance rate.

There were 812 students enrolled at Webber International University in 2021. 64% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Webber International University has an overall enrollment yield of 28.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

45.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

821

Accepted Out of 1,795

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Webber International University was 45.7% (821 admissions from 1,795 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 37.8%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 45.3%, while admissions declined by −33.8%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Webber International University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

64%

Submission Percentage (2020)

184

Scores Submitted (2020)

64% of enrolled first-time students at Webber International University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Webber International University had a total enrollment of 812 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Webber International University is 767 students and the part-time enrollment is 45. This means that 94.5% of students enrolled at Webber International University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Webber International University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.1% White, 31.8% Black or African American, 5.54% Hispanic or Latino, 2.96% Two or More Races, 0.616% Asian, 0.616% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.246% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Webber International University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (25.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (23.8%) and White Female (15.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (25%), followed by Black or African American Female (20%) and Black or African American Male (10%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

94.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Webber International University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 812 students. The full-time enrollment at Webber International University is 767 and the part-time enrollment is 45. This means that 94.5% of students enrolled at Webber International University are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Webber International University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

51%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Webber International University was 51%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Webber International University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Webber International University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
334 enrolled students
Black or African American
258 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
45 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Webber International University is 41.1% White, 31.8% Black or African American, 5.54% Hispanic or Latino, 2.96% Two or More Races, 0.616% Asian, 0.616% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.246% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 56 students (6.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 30 fewer women than men received degrees from Webber International University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Webber International University is white (63 degrees awarded). There were 1.97 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (32 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Webber International University is Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (26 degrees awarded), followed by Public Relations, Advertising, & Applied Communication (18 degrees) and Sport & Fitness Management (18 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Webber International University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (28 degrees awarded), Protective Services (37 degrees), and Communications (18 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Webber International University are Accountants & auditors (1,066,370 people), Other managers (877,726 people), Software developers (614,871 people), Financial managers (505,387 people), and Chief executives & legislators (425,525 people).

The most specialized majors at Webber International University in 2021 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (28 degrees awarded), Protective Services (37 degrees), Communications (18 degrees), Business (79 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (4 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Webber International University are Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Webber International University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (28 degrees awarded), Protective Services (37 degrees), Communications (18 degrees), Business (79 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (4 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Webber International University are Computer Systems Design (1,058,876 people), Elementary & secondary schools (747,919 people), Banking & related activities (574,416 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (544,199 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (520,943 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Webber International University.

Most Common (2021)

Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
26 degree-majors awarded
Public Relations, Advertising, & Applied Communication
18 degree-majors awarded
Sport & Fitness Management
18 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Webber International University was Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration with 26 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Webber International University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 99 degrees were awarded to men at Webber International University, which is 1.43 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (69).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Webber International University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Webber International University in Sport & Fitness Management, which is 3.67 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Webber International University in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration, which is 1.18 times more than the 17 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

36%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 27% of students graduating from Webber International University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 36% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 36% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (41.2%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Webber International University is Female and White (41.2% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5.41% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
63 degrees awarded
Black or African American
32 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Webber International University is white (63 degrees awarded). There were 1.97 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (32 degrees).

6.55% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
34 degrees awarded
White Male
29 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Webber International University is white female (34 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (29 degrees).

Operations

Webber International University has an endowment valued at nearly $6.86M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.14M (16.6%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, Webber International University had a total salary expenditure of 16.5M. Webber International University employs 18 Assistant professors, 6 Associate professors and 4 Professors. Most academics at Webber International University are Female Assistant professor (10), Male Assistant professor (8), and Male Professor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Webber International University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 38 employees, Management, with 15 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 13 employees.

Endowment

$6.86M

2021 Endowment

13.1%

growth from 2020

Webber International University has an endowment valued at about $6.86M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Webber International University grew 13.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $45.5M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Webber International University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$6.15M

2021 Salaries

8.62%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Webber International University paid a median of $6.15M in salaries, which represents 37.4% of their overall expenditure ($16.5M) and a 8.62% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.74M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Webber International University paid a total of $1.74M to 28 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

18 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

38 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Webber International University were Assistant professor with 18 employees, Associate professor with 6 employees, and Professor with 4 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Webber International University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 38 employees, Management with 15 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 13 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Webber International University was Female Assistant professor with 10 employees, Male Assistant professor with 8 employees, and Male Professor with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Webber International University.