Webster University (Webster)

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Webster can be found in Saint Louis, MO, a nonprofit private college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. There are around 11,000 students enrolled each year at Webster.

Many of the students accepted into Webster got an SAT score in the range of 1010 to 1250, or got accepted with an ACT composite score between 21 to 27. By applying sampled GPA data from over 150 schools, we are able to estimate that the Webster average GPA ranges from 3.13 to 3.45 for accepted students. This school has an acceptance rate of 57% with 33% of applicants deciding to continue on and enroll. You can get more information from the admissions office website at webster.edu.

Overall Webster Acceptance Rate - Fall 2020

56.9%

The overall acceptance rate for Webster University was reported as 56.9% in Fall 2020 with over 2,170 college applications submitted to Webster. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.

Accepted Applicants Profile

  • Webster ACT Scores: 21 - 27
  • Webster Average GPA: 3.13 - 3.45

How Hard Is It to Get into Webster University?

Applicant Selectivity: Medium

When determining how difficult it is for students to get into Webster University, ACT/SAT test scores and high school average GPA ranges of accepted students of previous years can help estimate the selectivity of a school.

Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2024 Projection

The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2024-2025 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for Webster University has been getting much higher in the past few years.

Acceptance Rate By Year

  • 2016-2017: 46.6%
  • 2017-2018: 53.5%
  • 2018-2019: 56.1%
  • 2019-2020: 56.9%
  • Projected Webster Acceptance Rate 2024-2025: 50.9%

How Does Webster Compare?

56.9%
This School
56.7%
National Avg

The acceptance rate for Webster University is zero percent higher than the national average of all colleges which is around 56.7%.

Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates

SchoolAcceptance Rate
Fontbonne University78.7%
Missouri Baptist University61.0%
Lindenwood University87.6%
McKendree University63.4%

Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details

General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions

  • High School GPA Scores are Required
  • High School Class Rankings are Recommended
  • School Records are Required
  • College Prep Classes are Recommended
  • Submit Recommendation Letters are Required
  • Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
  • TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Required

Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2020)

TotalMaleFemale
Applicants2,17336.7%63.3%
Admitted1,23639.2%60.8%
Enrolled41141.4%58.6%

Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to Webster (Fall 2020)

SAT® SectionScore Range
Critical Reading510 - 640
Math500 - 610
Total Score1010 - 1250
ACT®Score Range
English21 - 29
Math18 - 26
Composite Score21 - 27
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