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Webster University is a private university located in Webster Groves, a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri, United States. It was originally founded as Loretto College by the Sisters of Loretto in 1915. Webster operates as an independent, comprehensive, non-denominational university with campuses across the globe.
Webster enrolls more than 20,000 students representing over 150 nations worldwide. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in a wide array of disciplines. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:
- College of Arts and Sciences
- The Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts
- The School of Business and Technology
- The School of Communications
Webster has a student-run newspaper known as the Journal, and a student radio station called the Galaxy. It also has a student magazine called the Ampersand. The International Student Association (ISA) assists foreign students from different backgrounds with adjusting to the college.
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Campus Location470 E Lockwood Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63119-3194
USA
Main Tel: (314) 961-2660
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
Webster University HighlightsWhere Webster University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling and business and management.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- High faculty salary.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Master | 5,427 | 37 | | Bachelor | 1,233 | 44 | | Doctorale | 12 | 1 | | Post-master's certificate | 9 | 4 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 8 | 3 | | < 1 year certificate | 1 | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Webster University was 19,398 in 2007 (11,535 full-time equivalent). About 43% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 57% of the class. Undergrads are 18% of enrolled students and graduate students are 82%. About 5% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 95% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 19,330 | | Room and board | $ 10,694 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,300 | | Other | $ 2,800 |
Financial Aid: Webster University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 131 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 32 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 7 |
Housing and MealsWebster University provides on-campus housing for 705 of its 11,535 (full-time) students (as of 2007).
Webster University AthleticsWebster University is in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.
Webster University Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 56% | | Women | 56% | | All | 56% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 530-650 | | Math | 500-610 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (40 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (4,171 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- Business/Commerce
- Finance
- Human Resources Development
- Human Resources Management and Services
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (115 awarded) - Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (38 awarded) - Dance
- Directing and Theatrical Production
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Visual and Performing Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (409 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Health Teacher Education
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Music Teacher Education
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Social Science Teacher Education
- Special Education and Teaching
- Superintendency and Educational System Administration
- Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (79 awarded) LAW (61 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Legal Studies
LIBERAL ARTS (219 awarded) - American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Anthropology
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- French Language and Literature
- German Language and Literature
- History
- International Relations and Affairs
- International/Global Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS (8 awarded) MEDIA (257 awarded) - Advertising
- Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians
- Broadcast Journalism
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Journalism
- Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (98 awarded) - Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICINE (12 awarded) MUSIC (19 awarded) - Jazz/Jazz Studies
- Music Performance
- Music
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (110 awarded) - Nurse Anesthetist
- Nursing
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (58 awarded) - Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Photography
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (11 awarded) - Philosophy
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Religious/Sacred Music
SCIENCE (20 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (278 awarded) - Security and Protective Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (687 awarded) - Counseling Psychology
- Psychology
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