A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Webster University are mainly White with a smaller Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 40% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
60%
|
Black |
17%
|
Hispanic |
5%
|
Asian |
2%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
3%
|
International |
4%
|
Race Unknown |
8%
|
There are 25% more female students than male students enrolled at Webster University with a gender ratio of 56% women to 44% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Webster University has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
44%
|
Women |
56%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
2,839
|
Women |
3,557
|
Webster University serves a very low number of students outside of Missouri, with 67 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
67%
|
Out of State |
25%
|
Foreign |
7%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
33% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Segment | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Students Over 25 Years Old | 32.3% |
Part time Undergrads | 24.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=179894 IPEDS survey data for Webster University.
Last updated February 24, 2024