Webster University Acceptance Rate
Saint Louis, Missouri · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,341
- Admitted
- 3,097
- Yield
- 14.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Webster University's acceptance rate has fallen from 72.1% in 2014–15 to 58% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,453 to 5,341 (+268%) over that period.
Its 58% rate makes Webster University more selective than about 77% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 32 tracked Missouri schools, it is more selective than about 81%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (59.8% for women vs 56.1% for men, a 3.7-point gap). Webster University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 14.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,453 | 1,047 | 72.1% | 465 |
| 2015–16 | 1,994 | 1,119 | 56.1% | 419 |
| 2016–17 | 2,630 | 1,225 | 46.6% | 443 |
| 2017–18 | 2,812 | 1,506 | 53.6% | 514 |
| 2018–19 | 2,638 | 1,481 | 56.1% | 511 |
| 2019–20 | 2,173 | 1,236 | 56.9% | 411 |
| 2020–21 | 2,901 | 1,541 | 53.1% | 409 |
| 2021–22 | 2,429 | 1,444 | 59.4% | 360 |
| 2022–23 | 3,768 | 2,076 | 55.1% | 428 |
| 2023–24 | 5,341 | 3,097 | 58% | 452 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,721 | 1,626 | 59.8% |
| Men | 2,618 | 1,470 | 56.1% |
| Unknown | 2 | 1 | 50% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 518–643 | 9% |
| SAT Math | 488–590 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–28 | 37% |
How Webster University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Webster University's acceptance rate?
Webster University's acceptance rate is 58% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,097 admitted of 5,341 applicants).
Is Webster University test optional?
Webster University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Webster University?
Webster University received 5,341 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,097.
What SAT score do you need for Webster University?
Admitted students at Webster University typically scored 518–643 on SAT Reading/Writing and 488–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Webster University getting harder to get into?
Webster University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 72.1% in 2014–15 to 58% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.webster.edu/.