Webster University
Webster University is one of the fifty-three private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Missouri. The campus is located in a suburb, in Saint Louis.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 12,736 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 514 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 406 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 79%). Every year 64% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Webster University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $26,900, and fees were $200. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $26,900 and $200 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
Number of Students12,736 |
Student to Faculty Ratio12:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate79% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1925 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 09/01/2002 - Current |
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 03/01/1990 - Current |
Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels COA 05/17/1997 - Current |
Admission
54%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1040 to 1253 |
ACT | 21 to 26 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Required |
Formal demonstration of competencies Required |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $35 |
Graduates | $50 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $690/credit | |
In State Students | $690/credit | |
Out of State Students | $690/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $730/credit | |
In State Students | $730/credit | |
Out of State Students | $730/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $31,050 | $31,050 | $31,050 |
ADN | 70 | $48,300 | $48,300 | $48,300 |
BSN | 125 | $86,250 | $86,250 | $86,250 |
FNP | 50 | $36,500 | $36,500 | $36,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 95% of Webster University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 38% | $4,308 |
Other Federal Grant | 11% | $1,917 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 32% | $2,299 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 93% | $15,280 |
Federal Student Loans | 70% | $5,779 |
Private Loans | 8% | $12,451 |
$23,835
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$18,590 |
$30,001 to $48,000$19,927 |
$48,001 to $75,000$21,019 |
$75,001 to $110,000$24,301 |
Over $110,000$28,960 |
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Student Population
3,074
Undergrads
9,662
Graduates
7,133
Women
5,603
Men
34%
Full-time
66%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
45% |
Black/African American |
34% |
Hispanic |
8% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
Non-resident alien |
3% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Asian |
3% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Missouri state board of nursing.