Webster University Admission Requirements
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Challenging | |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
Can I get into Webster University? The school has a 54% acceptance rate. Last year, 1,506 out of 2,812 applicants were admitted making Webster University a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has challenging requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 40 percent. Webster University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 34% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
54% are accepted,
can you get in?
SAT Requirements
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 580 |
| SAT Math 25th | 540 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1120 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 690 |
| SAT Math 75th | 620 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1310 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Webster University?
Webster University typically requires applicants to be in the top 37 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1120 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1025. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1215 out of 1600. 6 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1310 and Above | Good | >67% |
| 1215 to 1310 | Avg + | 54%-67% |
| 1120 to 1215 | Avg - | 41%-54% |
| 1025 to 1120 | Reach | 29%-41% |
| Less than 1025 | Low | <29% |
ACT Requirements
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 21 |
| ACT Math 25th | 18 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 21 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 28 |
| ACT Math 75th | 25 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 26 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Webster University?
Admission data indicates that Webster University regularly accepts students with ACT's of 21 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 43 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 18 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 24 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 26 and above have very competitive chances. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 91 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Webster University.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 26 and Above | Good | >69% |
| 23 to 26 | Avg + | 54%-69% |
| 21 to 23 | Avg - | 43%-54% |
| 19 to 21 | Reach | 33%-43% |
| Less than 19 | Low | <33% |
Estimated GPA Requirements
You will need above average high school grades to get into Webster University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Webster University was 3.46 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Webster University accepts 54% of students who apply.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 34% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 15% | Avg + |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 15% | Avg + |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 13% | Avg - |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 17% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 6% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 1,715 | 1,093 | 2,812 |
| Accepted | 897 | 605 | 1,506 |
| Acceptance Rate | 52% | 55% | 54% |
| Enrolled | 296 | 218 | 514 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 33% | 36% | 34% |
Fall 2019 Application Deadline
Applicants have 163 days left until the Fall 2019 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2019.
Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to Webster University before the Aug 1 application deadline.
| SAT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Mar 9 | Mar 22 |
| May 4 | May 17 |
| Jun 1 | Jul 10 |
| ACT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Apr 13 | Apr 23 |
| Jun 8 | Jun 18 |
| Jul 13 | Jul 23 |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Webster University and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Required |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=179894 IPEDS survey data for Webster University.