C+

Above Average

Score: 57/100

Overall (traditional)

C+

Outcome Rating

55/100 · earnings-weighted

Webster University

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Saint Louis, Missouri 63119

🌐 www.webster.edu/

Webster University — acceptance rate 58%, tuition $30,530

Webster University campus, Saint Louis, MO. Photo: Marcus Qwertyus, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.

Outcomes

B+

74/100

Affordability

19/100

Resources

C+

64/100

Experience

72/100

Prestige

C+

53/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

7,606

Total Enrollment

61%

Graduation Rate

77%

Retention Rate

15.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

58%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Webster University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$50,876

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$39,656

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$23,000

Median debt at graduation

64.4%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

1,102

Average SAT

Median ACT

28.8%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 45% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 47th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MO wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Webster University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Computer Science	$70,400	$66,113	-38%	#339 of 349	#331	—
Accounting and Related Services	—	$65,389	-14%	#612 of 796	#515	—
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$45,119	$62,567	-8%	#686 of 1176	#533	$22,950
Biology	$32,757	$56,671	-1%	#463 of 841	#315	$20,500
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication	$42,421	$54,217	-15%	#145 of 178	#129	—
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians	—	$50,359	+12%	#6 of 19	#4	—
Psychology	—	$48,689	-4%	#620 of 1027	#383	$25,000
Education	$34,546	$45,411	-9%	#55 of 71	#41	$24,714
Communication and Media Studies	—	$45,012	-20%	#563 of 660	#518	$22,250
Design and Applied Arts	$20,257	$40,397	-22%	#267 of 299	#249	$24,500
Graphic Communications	$17,593	$40,168	-7%	#37 of 59	#34	—
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft	$13,182	$39,604	+-0%	#140 of 255	#90	$26,000
Film/Video and Photographic Arts	$19,071	$35,407	-19%	#132 of 144	#117	$22,475

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Webster University Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $385,204
Avg rent near campus: $1,570/mo — vs ~$824/mo campus room rate
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🏆 Where Webster University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥉

Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management

of 11 schools

Human Resources Management and Services, Other

of 6 schools

Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare

of 11 schools

Mathematics and Statistics, Other

of 6 schools

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other

of 15 schools

#12

Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other

of 25 schools

#23

Counseling Psychology

of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$30,530	$30,530
Room	$7,420
Board	$5,400
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$53,108	$53,108

Financial Aid

98%

Receive Any Aid

28%

Receive Pell Grants

52%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other 530 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 525 grads/yr Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare 299 grads/yr Human Resources Management and Services, Other 100 grads/yr Counseling Psychology 83 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 71 grads/yr Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management 65 grads/yr Health/Health Care Administration/Management 63 grads/yr Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other 45 grads/yr Mathematics and Statistics, Other 44 grads/yr Education, General 38 grads/yr Computer Science 35 grads/yr Art/Art Studies, General 29 grads/yr International Relations and Affairs 27 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 26 grads/yr Psychology, General 26 grads/yr Human Resources Development 24 grads/yr Nurse Anesthetist 23 grads/yr Cinematography and Film/Video Production 22 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 22 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Webster University's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Training and development managers

$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Administrative services managers

$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

7,606

Total Students

49%

Women

79%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 36%

Hispanic 5%

Black 17%

Asian 2%

Two or More 3%

Non-Resident 34%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 27%

Hybrid (Some Online) 42%

Fully Online 32%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 79%

25-64 (Adult) 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Webster University?

Webster University has an acceptance rate of 58%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend Webster University?

Tuition at Webster University is $30,530 for in-state students and $30,530 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Webster University?

The graduation rate at Webster University is 61%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Webster University a good school?

Webster University has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Webster University?

Webster University has a total enrollment of 7,606 students. Most students (79%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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