Published cost of attendance is $51,188. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $22,359, middle-income families pay around $27,257, higher-income families pay approximately $31,314.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $51,188 |
| Tuition and Fees | $31,750 |
| Room and Board | $12,318 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$24,141 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $27,047 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $22,359 |
| $30–48k | $22,083 |
| $48–75k | $27,257 |
| $75–110k | $29,315 |
| $110k+ | $31,314 |
Published cost of attendance is $51,188. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $22,359, middle-income families pay around $27,257, higher-income families pay approximately $31,314. Azimuth ranks Webster University #944 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 33.8 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,000; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $13,587. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $75,697, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $260 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Webster University earn median 4-year earnings of $75,697, placing Webster University in the 75.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $20,118 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Webster University in the 95.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Webster University #184 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Webster University's strength in visual and performing arts alongside professional and applied fields. Business Administration is the largest program with 98 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $62,567, performing at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft program graduates 53 students earning $39,604, while Computer Science and Education, General round out the major enrollment clusters with median earnings of $66,113 and $45,411 respectively. Film/Video and Photographic Arts completes the top-five profile with 36 graduates earning $35,407. This program diversity, anchored in Visual & Performing Arts, creates multiple pathways to solid long-term financial outcomes for students across different academic interests.
