Webster University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Saint Louis, Missouri with 2,304 undergraduates. It admits 86% of applicants, costs an average of $26,955 a year after grants and graduates 58% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Webster University acceptance rate and admissions
Webster University admitted 86% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 580 to 660, math 530 to 650). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Webster University application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Webster University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Webster University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $32,690 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $12,700 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $50,816 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $26,955 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $26,955 a year after grants and scholarships, $23,861 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Webster University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Webster University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 58% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $56,096 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $21,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 37% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Webster University majors and what graduates earn
Webster University awarded bachelor's degrees in 48 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer science ($66,113).
All 48 majors at Webster University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Webster University
40 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 40 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT and network administration | Master's | 530 | n/a | n/a |
| Business administration | Master's | 500 | $86,613 | $43,796 |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | Master's | 189 | $102,904 | n/a |
| Human resources | Master's | 124 | $63,531 | $45,587 |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | Master's | 89 | $49,494 | $58,628 |
| Health administration | Master's | 63 | $79,052 | $41,000 |
| Nursing | Master's | 50 | $96,413 | n/a |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | Master's | 45 | $87,592 | n/a |
| International relations | Master's | 36 | $83,408 | n/a |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | Master's | 29 | n/a | n/a |
| Nursing | Professional doctorate | 23 | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal justice | Master's | 22 | $64,743 | n/a |
| Environmental science | Master's | 15 | $91,133 | n/a |
| Communication | Master's | 14 | $56,486 | n/a |
| Education | Master's | 14 | n/a | n/a |
| Human services | Master's | 12 | $51,477 | $45,486 |
| Teacher education by grade level | Master's | 10 | $46,835 | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | Master's | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| Legal studies | Master's | 10 | $56,317 | n/a |
| Finance | Master's | 10 | $80,181 | n/a |
| Public relations and advertising | Master's | 8 | $54,256 | $56,894 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Public administration | Master's | 7 | $47,430 | n/a |
| Special education | Master's | 6 | $52,261 | n/a |
| Education leadership | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Teaching English as a second language | Master's | 5 | $53,405 | n/a |
| Arts management | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Marketing | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| School counseling and student services | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Biology | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Music | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Radio, TV and digital media | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Education, Other | Doctoral | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Gerontology | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Fine and studio arts | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Business administration | Doctoral | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Education, Other | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at Webster University
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralegal | Certificate | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 2,304 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 57% women, 43% men
- 16 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large suburb
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Webster University?
Webster University admitted 86% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Webster University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $32,690. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $26,955 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Webster University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 580 to 660 in reading and writing and 530 to 650 in math, and 18 to 25 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Webster University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Webster University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Webster University?
58% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Webster University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $56,096 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.