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Webber International University, Florida

Overview of Webber International University

Webber International University can be found in Babson Park, Florida (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at Webber International University.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in hospitality, business and management, and nutrition and exercise therapy.

Webber International University Selectivity

Webber International University does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 400 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 415 to 515, but ranged both higher and lower.

Student Body

In 2005, 615 students were enrolled in Webber International University.

Student Life

Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Webber International University offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Florida Sun Conference and Independent Southeast Region competitions. Webber International University offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Webber International University educates students in preparation for careers in the worldwide business environment. Emphasis is placed on development of skills in administration and strategic planning, oral and written communication, applied modern business practices, personal growth, entrepreneurship and professional development. The University offers educational programs at the associate, bachelor and master levels exclusively in areas of business."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Webber International University

Webber International University
1201 N Scenic Hwy
Babson Park, FL 33827-0096
General Phone: (863) 638-1431
Admissions Phone: (863) 638-2912
Financial Aid Phone: (863) 638-2929
http://www.webber.edu

Webber International University Programs and Degrees (2005)

Webber International University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management121business management, marketing, business, accounting, finance, international business
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy32parks and recreation management
Hospitality12hospitality management, tourism and travel
Law3pre-law
Computer Science And Engineering2computer and info science

Number of programs and degrees for Webber International University in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree13311
Master's degree283
Associate's degree95

Student Body

In 2005, Webber International University had a total enrollment of 615 students (560 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men67%
Women33%
Full-Time97%
Part-Time3%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate89%
Graduate11%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White59%
Black20%
Hispanic6%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Other Races0%
(Foreign Students)15%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Florida76%
Foreign countries17%
South Carolina1%
Alaska1%
Indiana1%
Puerto Rico1%
Washington1%
Ohio1%
New York1%
Hawaii1%

Webber International University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time52 %

Webber International University Room and Board (2005)

Webber International University offers campus housing for 240 of its 560 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

(Please refer to our profile of Babson Park, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.

Webber International University Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total39626066%15359%
Men27618065%10257%
Women1208067%5164%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal400480
SAT Math415515
ACT Verbal1419
ACT Math1618
ACT Composite1619

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)recommended
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT70%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT39%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)recommended

Admissions Phone Number: (863) 638-2912

Webber International University Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 13,950
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 13,950
Room and board$ 4,700
Room charge$ 2,700
Board (meal plan) charge$ 2,000
Books and supplies$ 700
Other expenses$ 3,920

Financial Aid:
Webber International University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 154000)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (863) 638-2929

Webber International University Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year5$50,9100*
Associate professorcalendar year8$48,8092*
Assistant professorcalendar year0*4$42,775
All faculty totalcalendar year13$49,6176$43,927

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Webber International University Athletics

Athletic Conferences (2005):

SportConference
FootballIndependent Southeast Region
BasketballFlorida Sun Conference
BaseballFlorida Sun Conference
TrackFlorida Sun Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total242117359
Football87087
Track321547
Basketball241741
Baseball37037
All Other Sports6285147

Webber International University Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Tourism and Travel Services Management

LAW
Pre-Law Studies

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management

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Webber International University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Webber International University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% students on athletic fin. aid
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Webber International University % students on athletic fin. aid
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Webber International University % of degrees in business and management
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Webber International University % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
% of degrees in hospitality
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Webber International University % of degrees in hospitality
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Webber International University Male % of student body
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Webber International University Dorm rooms per full-time student
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Webber International University Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Offers athletic scholarships

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