Webster University is a private university located in Webster Groves, a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri, United States. It was founded in 1915 by the Sisters of Loretto. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various disciplines. It enrolls more than 20,000 students who represent more than 150 nationalities. Webster University is organized into the following academic divisions:
The athletic teams of Webster University are nicknamed the Websters and their official mascot is the Gorlok. Some of the notable alumni of the university are Sidney M. Gutierrez, U. S. astronaut; Marsha Mason, Academy Award nominee actress; and Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, President of Indonesia.
Saint Louis, MO is home to Webster University. Saint Louis is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Webster University go up to the Doctoral degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in business and management.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 530. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 500 and 610.
Webster University has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Webster University has 19,398 enrolled students (as of 2007). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Webster University values student athletics, and belongs to the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Webster University
470 E Lockwood Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63119-3194
General Phone: (314) 961-2660
http://www.webster.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 4,171 | business management, human resources management, MIS, human resources development, purchasing and contract management, business, business administration, marketing, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 687 | counseling psychology, psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 409 | teacher education and development, education, educational administration, special ed, early childhood education, math teaching, social science teaching, science teaching, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 278 | security and protective services |
| Media | 257 | communication studies, advertising, audiovisual tech, journalism, public relations, broadcast journalism, digital communications, communication and journalism |
| Liberal Arts | 219 | international relations, English, political science, history, social services, history courses, international studies, Spanish language, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 115 | computer science, web design, computer support |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 110 | registered nursing, nurse anesthetist, various nursing |
| Medical Administration | 98 | health care administration |
| Family And Social Work | 79 | public administration |
| Law | 61 | legal studies, legal assistant |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 58 | cinematography, photography |
| Art Studies | 40 | art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 38 | drama, various performing arts, dance, directing |
| Science | 20 | biology |
| Music | 19 | music, jazz, music performance |
| Medicine | 12 | gerontology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 11 | philosophy, religion, religious music |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Webster University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 5,427 | 37 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,233 | 44 |
| Doctor's degree | 12 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 9 | 4 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 8 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 1 |
In 2007, Webster University had a total enrollment of 19,398 students (11,535 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 18% |
| Graduate | 82% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 30% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 4% |
| 20-21 | 5% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 16% |
| 35-39 | 15% |
| 40-49 | 18% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 68% |
| Illinois | 13% |
| (International Students) | 5% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 73 % |
Webster University offers campus housing for 705 of its 11,535 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of St. Louis, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,677 | 934 | 56% | 498 | 53% |
| Men | 643 | 359 | 56% | 214 | 60% |
| Women | 1,034 | 575 | 56% | 284 | 49% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 12% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 88% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,330 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,330 |
| Room and board | $ 10,694 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,800 |
Financial Aid:
Webster University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 252100)
Webster University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 73 | 58 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 14 | 18 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 9 | $106,410 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 11 | $89,817 | 7 | $78,495 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 6 | $79,460 | 4 | $74,417 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 27 | $92,238 | 11 | $77,012 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 23 | $78,085 | 23 | $78,907 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 28 | $62,724 | 25 | $59,135 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $48,878 | 20 | $48,917 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 64 | $65,432 | 68 | $62,817 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Development
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Directing and Theatrical Production
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Health Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Superintendency and Educational System Administration
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
History, Other
International Relations and Affairs
International/Global Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other
Broadcast Journalism
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MUSIC
Jazz/Jazz Studies
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse Anesthetist
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Photography
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Security and Protective Services, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Webster University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
NCAA athletic conference member
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