Webster University

470 E. Lockwood Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63119
http://www.webster.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1915
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students4,574
Endowment45,855,712
Application DeadlineJune 1
Application Fee25
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineJune 1
Tuition18,240
Room/Board8,022
Services
Associated FirmsA.G. Edwards, BJC Healthcare, Boeing, Edward Jones, Southwestern Bell Corp.,US Military, US Government, Anheuser-Busch, Lockheed Martin, Northrup Grumman Corp., Sprint, Self-Employed, U.S. Dept. of Defense.
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, internships, resume assistance, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsThe Loretto-Hilton Center on the Webster campus is home to the St. Louis Repertory Theatre and Opera Theatre of St. Louis, in whose productions Webster Fine Arts students participate. The Community Music School of Webster University (formerly the St. Louis Symphony Community Music School) also resides on the Webster Groves campus.
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring
MuseumsThe Loretto-Hilton Center on the Webster campus is home to the St. Louis Repertory Theatre and Opera Theatre of St. Louis, in whose productions Webster Fine Arts students participate. The Community Music School of Webster University (formerly the St. Louis Symphony Community Music School) also resides on the Webster Groves campus.
Periodical Subs2,429
# of Books283,742
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one year75%
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Campus Size47 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing6%
College housing typescoed dorms (40%), apartment for single students (60%)
Popular Events Conservatory of Theatre Arts, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, University Film Series, Springfest
Nearest AirportSt. Louis, MO (13)
Nearest TrainSt. Louis, MO (10)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (Washington Univ., St. Louis Univ.)
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook
Number of Organizations72
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Journal (weekly); Ampersand (magazine - each semester)
Honor SocietiesOmicron Delta Kappa, Psi Chi
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Baptist Student Union, Muslim Student Association
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Assoc. for African-American Collegians, Chinese Student Assoc. , International Student Assoc. , Japanese Student Assoc. , Latin American Student Organization, Vietnamese Student Association.
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) American Institute of Graphic Artists, Alpha Lamda Pi (Accounting Club), Animal Rights Network, Anime Society, Arrested Development Fan Club, Audio Engineering Society, Behavioral and Social Science Club, Big Brothers/Sisters, Campus Crusade for Christ, Capoeira Quilombo Pequeno, Chain Link Theatre & Improv. , Campus Democrats, Campus Republicans, Cheerleaders, Computer Science Club, Dance Club, Education Assoc. , Every Nation Campus Ministry, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Foreign Language Club, Gorlok X, Habitat for Humanity, Club for History, International Relations and Politics, Int'l. Assoc, of Jazz Educators, Law Club, Literature Club, Marketing Communications Club, Martial Arts Club, Media Assoc. , Missouri National Education Assoc. , Nat'l. Assoc. of Music Education, National Residence Hall Honorary, Peer Education Zeitgeist, Philosophy Club, Potterheads Anonymous, Public Relations Student Society of America, Radio Television News Directors Assoc. , Residential Housing Assoc. , Rock the Vote Club, Sierra Student Coalition, Society for Biological Sciences, Society of International Languages & Cultures, Student Athlete Advisory Board, Studen Arts Forum, Students For Gender Equality, Students in Free Enterprise, Student Government Assoc. , Ultimate Frisbee Club, U. S. Institute of Theater and Technology, Video Game Design Team, Webster Film & Video Society, WebsterLEADS, Webster Pride Assoc. , Women in Media, Yoga and Pilates.