Webster University

Saint Louis, Missouri · Private nonprofit, 4-year

At a glance

Average net price

$27,047

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

64.4%

Admission rate

86%

Undergrad size

2,304

In-state tuition

$31,750

Out-of-state tuition

$31,750

Cost of attendance

$51,188

Median earnings (10y)

$50,876

Admissions

SAT average
1,102
ACT midpoint
24
Retention
68.7%
Locale
Suburb

Programs breakdown

22 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (43%), social sciences (16%), stem (15%).

  • STEM15%
  • Health4%
  • Business14%
  • Humanities & arts43%
  • Social sciences16%
  • Trades & services7%

Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.

Specific majors offered

40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Master's1,796$66,597
Human Resources Management and Services.Master's424$51,784
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.Master's232$39,619
Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations.Master's221$88,832
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Bachelor's198$43,327$28,093
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Master's148$151,455
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other.Master's130$73,191
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Graduate certificate120$58,428
Health and Medical Administrative Services.Master's108$57,593
Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations.Graduate certificate107$74,848
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.Master's99$82,947
International Relations and National Security Studies.Master's85$65,496
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Bachelor's82$25,533$26,000
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.Bachelor's75$17,798$23,700
Management Information Systems and Services.Master's67
Computer Science.Bachelor's65$59,608
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.Master's63$47,685
Education, General.Bachelor's60$31,112$27,100
Psychology, General.Bachelor's59$30,328$25,889
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Master's57
Design and Applied Arts.Bachelor's55$25,550
Biology, General.Bachelor's54$23,250$20,679
Finance and Financial Management Services.Master's49$63,067
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Bachelor's47
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.Master's45$71,774
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians.Bachelor's44$27,336
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.First professional44
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.Master's41$46,749
Fine and Studio Arts.Bachelor's41$18,783
Communication and Media Studies.Bachelor's39$34,469$30,500
Graphic Communications.Bachelor's39
Human Services, General.Master's39
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.Bachelor's32$36,745
Legal Support Services.Graduate certificate32
Special Education and Teaching.Master's31
Communication and Media Studies.Master's28$49,299
Music.Bachelor's28$19,120
Non-Professional Legal Studies.Master's27
Criminology.Bachelor's27
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Master's25$45,058

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.

About Webster University

Webster University is a mid-sized institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,304 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Visual & performing arts, Business, Communication.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at Webster University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $27,047 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $31,750 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $51,188 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 64.4%, a above-average completion outcome. 68.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $50,876 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

Webster University confers degrees and certificates across 22 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Visual & performing arts, Business, Communication. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (43% of credentials), social sciences (16% of credentials), stem (15% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.

Admissions

Webster University accepts 86% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,102. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 24.

Location & campus

Set in Saint Louis, Missouri (suburb), Webster University draws students from across Missouri and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.

Frequently asked questions about Webster University

Q.How much does Webster University cost?

The average net price at Webster University is $27,047 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $51,188.

Q.What is the graduation rate at Webster University?

Webster University has a 6-year graduation rate of 64.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How hard is it to get into Webster University?

Webster University admits 86% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.

Q.How much do Webster University graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Webster University graduate earns $50,876 per year.

Q.What is tuition at Webster University?

Published tuition is $31,750 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is Webster University located?

Webster University is located in Saint Louis, Missouri (ZIP 63119).

Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Webster University at their official website.