Webster University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Saint Louis, MO
4.0 2 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

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Overview

Total enrollment

8,260

Location Saint Louis, Missouri
Website webster.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Webster University is located in Webster Groves, a suburban community situated approximately 10 miles west of downtown St. Louis, Missouri. The main campus, established in 1915 as one of the first Catholic women's colleges west of the Mississippi River, features a mix of historic and modern buildings across its 47-acre campus. Now operating as a private, non-denominational university, Webster maintains a competitive admissions process and offers undergraduate and graduate programs through five academic schools, with particular strengths in business, communications, and performing arts. The university has developed an extensive global presence with international campuses across multiple continents, while the main campus provides traditional dormitory housing and apartment-style accommodations for residential students.

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Ratings

Webster University is rated within the lower 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

7 out of 10
Resources

4 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

4 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Webster University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Average

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1110/1310
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 18/25
GPA 3.64

Acceptance Rate

86.2%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 13.6%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$31,750

Costs for Webster University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$31,750
Books and Supplies		$1,000
Other Fees		$300
Room and Board		$12,318
Budget for Other Expenses		$8,558
Total One Year Cost		$53,926

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$46,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

61% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Webster University are Business, Visual and Performing Arts, and Communication. 33% of students major in Business, 13% in Visual and Performing Arts, and 12% in Communication.