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St. Louis, Missouri is home to Webster University. St. 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 and therapy and counseling.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 510. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 500 and 600. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume Webster University has broad appeal.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Webster University is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 18,407 enrolled students (as of 2005). Webster University has a large minority student population.
The school 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
Admissions Phone: (314) 968-6991
Financial Aid Phone: (314) 968-6992
http://www.webster.edu
Webster University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 4,034 | business management, human resources, MIS, business, purchasing and contract management, marketing, finance, business and related services, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 973 | counseling psychology, organizational psychology, psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 454 | teacher education and development, education, teacher education, social science teaching, special ed, math teaching, science teaching, educational administration, ... |
| Media | 256 | communication studies, advertising, communication and journalism, journalism, public relations |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 232 | criminal justice and administration |
| Liberal Arts | 227 | international relations, English, history, social services, anthropology, sociology, economics, American history, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 156 | computer and info science, computer support |
| Family And Social Work | 126 | public administration, adult development and aging |
| Medical Adminstration | 124 | health care administration |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 80 | adult health nursing, nurse anesthetist, nurse practitioner |
| Law | 58 | legal assistant, legal professions |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 46 | photography, cinematography |
| Art Studies | 34 | art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 34 | drama, various performing arts, dance |
| Music | 30 | music, music performance, various music studies |
| Science | 16 | biology |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | religion, philosophy |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Webster University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 5,630 | 34 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,221 | 39 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 28 | 4 |
| Doctor's degree | 12 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 4 | 2 |
In 2005, Webster University had a total enrollment of 18,407 students (11,095 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 21% |
| Graduate | 79% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 6% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 28% |
| Other Races | 56% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 66% |
| Illinois | 9% |
| Texas | 4% |
| California | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
| Part-Time | 55 % |
Webster University offers campus housing for 500 of its 11,095 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of St. Louis, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,468 | 827 | 56% | 407 | 49% |
| Men | 661 | 360 | 54% | 177 | 49% |
| Women | 807 | 467 | 58% | 230 | 49% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
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 | 17% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 85% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (314) 968-6991
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,210 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,210 |
| Room and board | $ 9,690 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (314) 968-6992
Webster University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 9 | $98,917 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 10 | $84,098 | 5 | $71,364 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 8 | $74,272 | 3 | $68,814 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 27 | $86,126 | 10 | $78,151 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 25 | $73,576 | 17 | $72,849 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 25 | $56,840 | 27 | $55,338 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $44,773 | 18 | $44,676 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 65 | $60,492 | 64 | $56,806 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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 Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Public Administration
LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
American History (United States)
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Music, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Anesthetist
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Photography
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Industrial and Organizational 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 4% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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