Webster University
St. Louis, MO · Private
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Webster University admitted 86.2% of applicants university-wide (4,489 of 5,206).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 86.2% | 4,489 | 5,206 |
| In-state | 60.0% | 900 | 1,500 |
| Out-of-state | 60.0% | 720 | 1,200 |
| International applicants | 60.0% | 180 | 300 |
| Men | 89.4% | 2,418 | 2,706 |
| Women | 82.9% | 2,069 | 2,497 |
Of 4,489 admitted students, 612 enrolled (13.6% yield).
Webster University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1110–1310
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 18–25
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Webster University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $51,188/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $31,750 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $17,368 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $51,188/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $22,359 |
| $30k–48k | $22,083 |
| $48k–75k | $27,257 |
| $75k–110k | $29,315 |
| Over $110k | $31,314 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Webster University Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Webster University Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- Global Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Merit)
- International Transfer Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (International Aid)
- Webster University Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (Merit)
- International Need-Based Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
Webster University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official high school transcripts
- Personal statement (included in Common App or Coalition App; separate if using Webster's own application)
- Resume (recommended)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Audition or portfolio review for fine arts applicants
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official high school transcripts
- Personal statement (included in Common App or Coalition App; separate if using Webster's own application)
- Resume (recommended)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Audition or portfolio review for fine arts applicants
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Webster University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Webster University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $50,876
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 64.4%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 69%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $23,000
- At graduation
Webster University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- Niche: #680
Deadlines
- 2027-08-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Webster University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Visual & performing arts (26%), Business & marketing (18%), Computer & information sciences (6%).
Student–faculty ratio: 13:1 · 64% of class sections have under 20 students.
Webster University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.