Webster University Admission
Acceptance Rate
86.23%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
13.63%
Freshmen Enrollment
612
SAT Scores
1,210
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 5,206 students have applied and 4,489 students have allowed to admit to Webster University (Acceptance rate: 86.23%). Webster's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 13.63 % where 612 students have finally enrolled out of 4,489 admitted students.
Webster acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Central Missouri and Columbia College, its acceptance rate is higher (easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 69.55%).
Webster enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 25.32%).
How to Apply to Webster University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Webster. Webster offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.webster.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | applywu.webster.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.webster.edu/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.webster.edu/admissions/net-price-calculator.php |
| Veterans Tuition | www.webster.edu/military/ |
| Disability Service | https://webster.edu/academics/accommodations.php |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Webster and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Webster University is 1,210 and the average ACT score is 21. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Webster University is higher (competitive score) than the schools (average score is 1,073). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Webster University | 1,210 | 21 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,073 | 20 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Missouri | 1,095 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Webster University, 15 students submitted SAT scores (3% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,210 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 580 | 630 | 660 |
| Mathematics | 530 | 580 | 650 |
| Total | 1,110 | 1,210 | 1,310 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Webster University, 130 students submitted ACT scores (22% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 21 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 18 | 21 | 25 |
| English | 17 | 21 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 18 | 23 |
Webster Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Webster University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Formal demonstration of competencies, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Admission test scores, Work experience, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |