Webster's tuition & fees has increased from $24,600 (2014) to $30,730 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 24.92% over the past 10 years. The graduate school tuition & fees has raised from $11,970 (year 2014) to $13,340 (year 2024).
Webster's tuition increase rate is higher than the Missouri's average increase rate of 17.54%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is lower than the average increase rate of 28.12%.
Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends
The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 27.60% from 2014 ($41,622).
For the current academic year 2023-2024, Webster's COA is $53,108, which is increased by 1.15% from last year.
The following table and chart show changes to Webster's COA over the past 10 years.
Tuition & Fees Changes
The tuition & fees have increased 24.92% for the last 10 years , and the 2024 tuition & fees are $30,730. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Webster University over last the 10 years.
Books & Supplies Costs Changes
The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,000, and it has not changed since 2014.
| Year | Books & Supplies | Change by Year |
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| 2014-15 | $1,000 | - |
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| 2015-16 | $1,000 | |
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| 2016-17 | $1,000 | |
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| 2017-18 | $1,000 | |
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| 2018-19 | $1,000 | |
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| 2019-20 | $1,000 | |
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| 2020-21 | $1,000 | |
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| 2021-22 | $1,000 | |
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| 2022-23 | $1,000 | |
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| 2023-24 | $1,000 | |
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Living Costs Changes
The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 11.59% when a student lives on-campus facilities and 17.44% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Webster University.
| Year | Living On Campus | Living Off Campus | Change by Year |
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| 2014-15 | $16,022 | $17,260 | - |
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| 2015-16 | $16,500 | $17,408 | 2.98% |
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| 2016-17 | $16,754 | $17,620 | 1.54% |
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| 2017-18 | $16,862 | $17,828 | 0.64% |
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| 2018-19 | $16,862 | $17,828 | |
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| 2019-20 | $16,932 | $18,828 | 0.42% |
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| 2020-21 | $16,932 | $18,828 | |
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| 2021-22 | $16,932 | $18,828 | |
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| 2022-23 | $21,662 | $24,974 | 27.94% |
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| 2023-24 | $21,378 | $24,974 | -1.31% |
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Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges
The following table compares 2024 tuition and increase rate from last year between Webster University and similar schools.
| 2024 | 2023 | Increase Rate |
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| Webster University | $30,730 | $29,840 | 2.98% |
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| Washington University in St Louis | $62,982 | $60,590 | 3.95% |
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| Saint Louis University | $53,244 | $50,644 | 5.13% |
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| Maryville University of Saint Louis | $27,166 | $27,166 | - |
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| Park University | $12,808 | $9,702 | 32.01% |
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| Lindenwood University | $21,100 | $19,300 | 9.33% |
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