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Webster University Admission Requirements

Saint Louis, Missouri

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Chances of getting into Webster University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
59%
Admission Difficulty for Webster University
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Admission Standards Average 
Applicant Competition Average 
How hard is it to get into Webster University and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Webster University is 59%.  It ranks #10 in Missouri for lowest rate of acceptance. Webster University is a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Last year, 1,444 out of 2,429 applicants were admitted.

The school has average admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 49 percent on standardized admission tests. Webster University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.64. 25% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Webster University application fee is $0 and applications are due by Mar 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Webster University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 5% of students submitted SAT scores and 34% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Webster University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1033-1250
Applicants Submitting SAT 
5%
SAT Scores for Webster University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 523
SAT Math 25th 510
SAT Composite 25th 1033
SAT Scores for Webster University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 640
SAT Math 75th 610
SAT Composite 75th 1250
Average SAT Score 1140

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Webster University?

Webster University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Webster University score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1033-1250.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Webster University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1250 and Above Good >73%
1141 to 1250 Avg + 59%-73%
1033 to 1141 Avg - 43%-59%
925 to 1033 Reach 29%-43%
Less than 925 Low <29%
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Webster University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
20-27 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
34%
ACT Scores for Webster University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 20
ACT Math 25th 18
ACT Composite 25th 20
ACT Scores for Webster University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 29
ACT Math 75th 26
ACT Composite 75th 27
Average ACT Score 23

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Webster University?

Webster University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Webster University regularly accepts students who score 20 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 49 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 20-27.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Webster University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
27 and Above Good >75%
23 to 27 Avg + 59%-75%
20 to 23 Avg - 45%-59%
17 to 20 Reach 32%-45%
Less than 17 Low <32%
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Webster University GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.64
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Webster University?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Webster University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Webster University was 3.64 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #10 in Missouri for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Webster University accepts 59% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted Webster University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 61.0% Avg +
3.75 to 3.99 2.0% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 11.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 3.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 8.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 7.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 6.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 2.0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

Webster University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,487 942 2,429
Accepted 869 575 1,444
Acceptance Rate 58% 61% 59%
Enrolled 224 136 360
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 26% 24% 25%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Mar 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Mar 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Webster University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Webster University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Webster University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Required

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Webster University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=179894 IPEDS survey data for Webster University.

FAQs

Does Webster University prefer SAT or ACT?

5% of students submit their SAT scores to Webster University. 34% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Webster University?

59% of those who apply are granted admission to Webster University. Admission competition is low and the college has average admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Webster University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1033 and 1250. 5% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Webster University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 20 and 27. 34% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.