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Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on November 22, 2020 Webster University Description: Webster University's main campus is located just outside of Saint Louis, Missouri, although the school has campuses around the globe including China, Thailand, the Netherlands, England and Austria. Students come from 50 states and 129 countries, with a larger graduate than undergraduate population. At the undergraduate level, business, communications, nursing, and psychology are the most popular. Webster has a 13 to 1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of 11. The school ranks well among master's institutions in the Midwest. Outside of the classroom, students can join a number of extracurricular clubs and activities, ranging from academic honor societies, to musical groups, to recreational sports, to special interest and cultural organizations. On the athletic front, the Webster Gorlok's compete in the NCAA Division III St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC). Popular sports include basketball, tennis, track and field, and soccer. Admissions Data (2016): Webster University Acceptance Rate: 47% Test Scores -- 25th / 75th PercentileSAT Critical Reading: 530 / 625 SAT Math: 545 / 610 SAT Writing: - / - What these SAT numbers mean ACT Composite: 21 / 27 ACT English: 21 / 28 ACT Math: 19 / 26 ACT Writing: - / - What these ACT numbers mean Top Missouri colleges ACT score comparison Enrollment (2016): Total Enrollment: 13,906 (3,138 undergraduates)Gender Breakdown: 45% Male / 55% Female73% Full-time Costs (2016 - 17): Tuition and Fees: $26,300 Books: $1,000 (why so much?) Room and Board: $11,190 Other Expenses: $5,564 Total Cost: $44,054 Webster University Financial Aid (2015 - 16): Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 97%Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 95%Loans: 62%Average Amount of AidGrants: $16,326Loans: $6,843 Academic Programs: Most Popular Majors: Business Administration, Communication Studies, International Relations, Nursing, Psychology, Film Production, Photography, Computer Science Retention and Graduation Rates: First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 75%4-Year Graduation Rate: 45%6-Year Graduation Rate: 59% Intercollegiate Athletic Programs: Men's Sports: Soccer, Track and Field, Baseball, Tennis, Golf, Cross CountryWomen's Sports: Softball, Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, Cross Country, Track and Field Data Source: National Center for Educational Statistics Webster and the Common Application Webster University uses the Common Application. 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