Webster University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$31,450

3.01% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$29,503

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

86.2%

5,206 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

8,260

50.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

64.4%

311 Graduates

About

Webster University is a higher education institution located in St. Louis County, MO. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Webster University were Other Computer & Information Technology Services Management (530 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (448 degrees), and Electronic Operations & Warfare (189 degrees).

In 2024, 2,676 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Webster University. 47.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 52.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,047 degrees), 2.27 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (462 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Webster University is $31,450, which is $7,450 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Webster University is $31,450, which is $7,450 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $29,503.

In 2024, 83% of undergraduate students attending Webster University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$31,450

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Webster University was $31,450. The cost of tuition at Webster University is $7,450 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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

Average Net Price

$29,503

2024 Value

6.53%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Webster University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,503. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Webster University grew by 6.53%.

This chart compares the average net price of Webster 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

$13,010

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Webster University was of $13,010 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 1.65% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Webster University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.47% with respect to 2023, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Webster 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.

Admissions

Webster University received 5,206 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 2.53% annual growth. Out of those 5,206 applicants, 4,489 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 86.2% acceptance rate.

There were 8,260 students enrolled at Webster University in 2024. 3% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Webster University has an overall enrollment yield of 13.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

86.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

4,489

Accepted Out of 5,206

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Webster University was 86.2% (4,489 admissions from 5,206 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 58%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 2.53%, while admissions grew by 44.9%.

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

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

3% of enrolled first-time students at Webster University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Webster University had a total enrollment of 8,260 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Webster University is 4,145 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,115. This means that 50.2% of students enrolled at Webster University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Webster University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 30.4% White, 14.1% Black or African American, 4.13% Hispanic or Latino, 2.46% Two or More Races, 1.89% Asian, 0.121% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.121% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Webster University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.5%), followed by White Male (23.9%) and Black or African American Female (7.18%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (6.93%), followed by Black or African American Female (4.89%) and White Male (4.32%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

50.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Webster University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,260 students. The full-time enrollment at Webster University is 4,145 and the part-time enrollment is 4,115. This means that 50.2% of students enrolled at Webster University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2024 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 Webster University was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Webster University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,508 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,168 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
341 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Webster University is 30.4% White, 14.1% Black or African American, 4.13% Hispanic or Latino, 2.46% Two or More Races, 1.89% Asian, 0.121% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.121% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

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, 233 students (2.82%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 124 fewer women than men received degrees from Webster University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Webster University is white (1,047 degrees awarded). There were 2.27 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (462 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Webster University is Other Computer & Information Technology Services Management (530 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (448 degrees) and Electronic Operations & Warfare (189 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Webster University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Applied Sciences (299 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (36 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (569 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 Webster University are Accountants & auditors (1,043,616 people), Other managers (920,920 people), Software developers (860,192 people), Financial managers (559,330 people), and Chief executives & legislators (464,442 people).

The most specialized majors at Webster University in 2024 are Applied Sciences (299 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (36 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (569 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (168 degrees), and Math & Statistics (47 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Webster University are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Webster University are Applied Sciences (299 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (36 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (569 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (168 degrees), and Math & Statistics (47 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 Webster University are Computer Systems Design (1,294,673 people), Elementary & secondary schools (817,122 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (620,156 people), Banking & related activities (542,270 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (521,756 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2024)

General Business Administration & Management
75 degrees awarded
Computer Science
35 degrees awarded
General Art Studies
27 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Webster University was General Business Administration & Management with 75 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,400

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,276

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,400 degrees were awarded to men at Webster University, which is 1.1 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,276).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 388 degrees were awarded to men at Webster University in Other Computer & Information Technology Services Management, which is 2.73 times more than the 142 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 257 degrees were awarded to men at Webster University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.959 times less than the 268 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

44%

100% Completion Time

59%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 44% of students graduating from Webster University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 59% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (77.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Webster University is Male and Asian (77.8% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,047 degrees awarded
Black or African American
462 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
166 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Webster University is white (1,047 degrees awarded). There were 2.27 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (462 degrees).

2.95% of degree recipients (79 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
1,684 degrees awarded
White Male
1,565 degrees awarded
White Female
1,544 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Webster University is white male (1,684 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,565 degrees).

Operations

Webster University has an endowment valued at nearly $66.7M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 9.73M (14.6%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Webster University had a total salary expenditure of 169M. Webster University employs 62 Professors, 52 Assistant professors and 47 Associate professors. Most academics at Webster University are Female Professor (35), Female Assistant professor (32), and Male Associate professor (29).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Webster University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 79 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 75 employees, and Management with 71 employees.

Endowment

$66.7M

2024 Endowment

22.5%

decline from 2023

Webster University has an endowment valued at about $66.7M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Webster University declined 22.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $20.8M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$71.3M

2024 Salaries

6.1%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Webster University paid a median of $71.3M in salaries, which represents 42.1% of their overall expenditure ($169M) and a 6.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.77% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 16.9% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$15.5M

Instructional Salaries

171

Number of Employees

In 2024, Webster University paid a total of $15.5M to 171 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Webster University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 79 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 75 employees, and Management with 71 employees.

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