Webster University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$28,500

2021 Average Net Price

$24,884

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.2%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

59.4%

2,429 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

6,779

43.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

57%

235 Graduates

About

Webster University is a higher education institution located in St. Louis County, MO. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Webster University were General Business Administration & Management (1,008 degrees awarded), Other Human Resources Management & Services (291 degrees), and Purchasing, Procurement, Acquisitions, & Contracts Management (154 degrees).

In 2021, 3,690 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Webster University. 56.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,740 degrees), 1.61 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,082 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Webster University is $28,500, which is $5,316 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Webster University is $28,500, which is $5,316 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,884.

In 2021, 82% of undergraduate students attending Webster University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$28,500

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Webster University was $28,500. The cost of tuition at Webster University is $5,316 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$24,884

2021 Value

5.67%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Webster University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,884. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Webster University grew by 5.67%.

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

$10,923

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Webster University was of $10,923 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 6.58% between 2020 and 2021.

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

82%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

82% of undergraduate students at Webster University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 7.89% with respect to 2020, when 76% 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.

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.

1.2%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Webster University was 1.2%, which represents 37 out of the 3090 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

Webster University received 2,429 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 16.3% annual growth. Out of those 2,429 applicants, 1,444 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 59.4% acceptance rate.

There were 6,779 students enrolled at Webster University in 2021. 5% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Webster University has an overall enrollment yield of 24.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

59.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,444

Accepted Out of 2,429

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Webster University was 59.4% (1,444 admissions from 2,429 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 53.1%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 16.3%, while admissions declined by −6.29%..

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 (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

5% of enrolled first-time students at Webster University in 2021 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

Webster University had a total enrollment of 6,779 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Webster University is 2,935 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,844. This means that 43.3% of students enrolled at Webster University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Webster University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.8% White, 25.6% Black or African American, 7.38% Hispanic or Latino, 3.56% Asian, 3.41% Two or More Races, 0.266% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.236% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Webster University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.9%), followed by White Male (26.4%) and Black or African American Female (6.96%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (23.4%), followed by White Male (18.6%) and Black or African American Female (17.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

43.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Webster University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,779 students. The full-time enrollment at Webster University is 2,935 and the part-time enrollment is 3,844. This means that 43.3% of students enrolled at Webster University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

77%

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 Webster University was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Webster University had a retention rate higher 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 (2021)

White
3,509 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,733 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
500 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Webster University is 51.8% White, 25.6% Black or African American, 7.38% Hispanic or Latino, 3.56% Asian, 3.41% Two or More Races, 0.266% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.236% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 344 students (5.07%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 512 more women than men received degrees from Webster University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Webster University is white (1,740 degrees awarded). There were 1.61 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1082 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Webster University is General Business Administration & Management (1,008 degrees awarded), followed by Other Human Resources Management & Services (291 degrees) and Purchasing, Procurement, Acquisitions, & Contracts Management (154 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (183 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (39 degrees), and Business (2,050 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 (1,054,860 people), Other managers (824,804 people), Financial managers (490,079 people), Chief executives & legislators (407,793 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (323,582 people).

The most specialized majors at Webster University in 2021 are Applied Sciences (183 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (39 degrees), Business (2,050 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (37 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (173 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

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 Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Surgeons, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Webster University are Applied Sciences (183 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (39 degrees), Business (2,050 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (37 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (173 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 Elementary & secondary schools (761,271 people), Computer Systems Design (597,523 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (548,984 people), Banking & related activities (517,362 people), and Insurance carriers (446,622 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 (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
1,008 degree-majors awarded
Other Human Resources Management & Services
291 degree-majors awarded
Purchasing, Procurement, Acquisitions, & Contracts Management
154 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at Webster University was General Business Administration & Management with 1,008 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,589

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

2,101

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,589 degrees were awarded to men at Webster University, which is 0.756 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,101).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 557 degrees were awarded to men at Webster University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.959 times less than the 581 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 581 degrees were awarded to men at Webster University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.04 times more than the 557 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

58%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 38% of students graduating from Webster University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% 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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Webster University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, 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, 4.26% of graduates (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,740 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,082 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
299 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Webster University is white (1,740 degrees awarded). There were 1.61 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1082 degrees).

5.23% of degree recipients (193 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
943 degrees awarded
White Male
797 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
685 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Webster University is white female (943 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (797 degrees).

Operations

Webster University has an endowment valued at nearly $158M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 36.1M (22.9%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Webster University had a total salary expenditure of 158M. Webster University employs 67 Associate professors, 64 Professors and 43 Assistant professors. Most academics at Webster University are Male Professor (36), Female Associate professor (34), and Male Associate professor (33).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Webster University are: Management, with 102 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 79 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 76 employees.

Endowment

$158M

2021 Endowment

21.4%

growth from 2020

Webster University has an endowment valued at about $158M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Webster University grew 21.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $107M 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

$77.2M

2021 Salaries

0.122%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Webster University paid a median of $77.2M in salaries, which represents 48.8% of their overall expenditure ($158M) and a 0.122% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$15.5M

Instructional Salaries

188

Number of Employees

In 2021, Webster University paid a total of $15.5M to 188 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

67 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

102 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Webster University were Associate professor with 67 employees, Professor with 64 employees, and Assistant professor with 43 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Webster University were Management with 102 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 79 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 76 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Webster University was Male Professor with 36 employees, Female Associate professor with 34 employees, and Male Associate professor with 33 employees.

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