by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Webster degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Webster measures up.
Webster is ranked #2,498 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B (above average for value). Within Missouri, it ranks #69 of 74 for value.
These Webster majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other | #2 of 3 |
| Costume Design | #4 of 10 |
| Audiovisual Communications | #17 of 25 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #17 of 25 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | #17 of 30 |
| Voice Performance | #19 of 50 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | #22 of 40 |
| Communications / Public Relations | #24 of 40 |
| Sports Communication | #24 of 40 |
| Biology | #29 of 52 |
Below is the detailed Webster value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Webster University is ranked #24 out of #82 in Missouri for quality and #69 out of #74 for Missouri value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Webster financial aid page to be sure.
Webster University is ranked #2,498 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Webster University is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Webster costs about $31,107. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $124,428 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $50,929 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $27,047 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $31,107 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $124,428 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Webster net price and the factors that affect it.
What Webster costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Webster degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $203,716 | — | — |
| All Students | $124,428 | #2,498 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $108,188 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $203,716 | — | — |
| All Students | $124,428 | #69 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $108,188 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Webster shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $21,696 |
| $30K–$48K | $22,251 |
| $48K–$75K | $24,193 |
| $75K–$110K | $26,857 |
| Over $110K | $30,453 |
About 83% of Webster undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $20,833 per year. Get more details on the Webster financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Webster cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.