More selective than 29% of Missouri colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
9% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 37% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Webster University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Webster University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Webster University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 580 | 660 |
| SAT math | 530 | 650 |
| ACT composite | 18 | 25 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1110 | 1310 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Webster University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 86% | 580–660 | 530–650 | 18–25 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 58% | 518–643 | 488–590 | 20–28 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Webster University compared with other Missouri colleges?
Webster University has the 29th-lowest acceptance rate of 41 Missouri colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Westminster College | 79% | 55% | $24,314 |
| 26 | Truman State University | 84% | 69% | $12,780 |
| 27 | Urshan University | 84% | 45% | $14,779 |
| 28 | Northwest Missouri State University | 86% | 54% | $16,244 |
| 29 | Webster University | 86% | 64% | $27,047 |
| 30 | Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies | 88% | 0% | $14,601 |
| 31 | Avila University | 88% | 52% | $16,053 |
| 32 | University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis | 90% | 62% | $31,817 |
| 33 | Missouri State University-Springfield | 91% | 58% | $17,613 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Missouri colleges →
Who enrolls at Webster University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Webster University admissions questions
What is the Webster University acceptance rate?
Webster University accepts 86% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,097 of 5,341 applicants were admitted.
Does Webster University require the SAT or ACT?
Webster University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 9% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 37% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Webster University?
The middle 50% of Webster University enrolled first-year students scored 1110–1310 on the SAT and 18–25 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Webster University?
15% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (452 of 3,097).
Is Webster University getting harder to get into?
Webster University accepted 86% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 58% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Webster University overview