Webster University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 2,304 students.
About This School
Webster University is a private nonprofit institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri with approximately 2,304 undergraduate students enrolled. Webster University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 86%. The average net price after financial aid is $27,047 per year. The graduation rate is 64%, and the typical graduate earns $47,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
Webster University is a private university with its main campus in Webster Groves, Missouri, United States. It has multiple branch locations across the United States and countries across Europe, Asia, and Africa. The university has an alumni network of around 170,000 graduates worldwide.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 61% graduation rate means nearly 4 in 10 students don't finish, and median earnings of $47,900 a decade out are modest, though the relatively low median debt of $18,500 softens that concern somewhat. That said, the $26,196 average net price and a genuinely international footprint — with campuses across Europe, Asia, and Africa — make it worth a serious look for students drawn to global programs like media, music, or international relations. Best fit for a motivated student who has a clear academic direction and won't need the structure of a larger university to stay on track.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 9% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Webster University graduates earn most above the national rate in Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians ($50,359 vs $44,889 nationally), and most below it in Computer Science ($66,113 vs $107,009).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 100 | $62,567 | $68,257 | −$5,690 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 39 | $35,407 | $43,765 | −$8,358 |
| Psychology, General | 30 | $48,689 | $50,706 | −$2,017 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 29 | $39,604 | $39,775 | −$171 |
| Computer Science | 25 | $66,113 | $107,009 | −$40,896 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 24 | $40,397 | $51,490 | −$11,093 |
| Biology, General | 22 | $56,671 | $57,214 | −$543 |
| Education, General | 21 | $45,411 | $49,808 | −$4,397 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 18 | $45,012 | $56,359 | −$11,347 |
| Graphic Communications | 18 | $40,168 | $43,283 | −$3,115 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 17 | $50,359 | $44,889 | +$5,470 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 14 | $54,217 | $63,560 | −$9,343 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,304 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Webster University?
Webster University has an acceptance rate of 86%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Webster University hard to get into?
Not especially. Webster University has an acceptance rate of 86%, so admissions are relatively accessible for applicants who meet the requirements.
How much does Webster University cost?
The average net price at Webster University is about $27,047 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Webster University?
Webster University has a graduation rate of 64%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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