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Webster University Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 53%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Webster University are mainly White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 40% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Webster University students
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%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 5% more male students than female students enrolled at Webster University with a gender ratio of 51% men to 49% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Webster University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Webster University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
51%
Women
49%
Enrollment by gender for Webster University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
4,226
Women
4,034

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Medium

Geographic Diversity Index: 64%

Webster University draws 36 percent of students from Missouri, 18 percent from other states, and 46 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Missouri, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Webster University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
36%
Out of State
18%
Foreign
46%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$66,464 per year

32% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

8,260
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 32.3%
Part-time undergraduates 24.3%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=179894.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026