Webber International University

www.webber.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$25,526

3% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$27,398

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

13.1%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

37.8%

3,282 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

812

91% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

36.4%

52 Graduates

About

Webber International University is a higher education institution located in Polk County, FL. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Webber International University were Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (22 degrees awarded), Sport & Fitness Management (19 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (15 degrees).

In 2020, 155 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Webber International University. 38.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 61.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (64 degrees), 1.78 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Webber International University is $25,526, which is $−2,874 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,400).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Webber International University is $25,526, which is $−2,874 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,400).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,398.

In 2020, 99% of undergraduate students attending Webber International University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$25,526

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Webber International University was $25,526. The cost of tuition at Webber International University is $−2,874 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,400).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Webber International University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$27,398

2020 Value

7.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Webber International University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,398. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Webber International University grew by 7.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Webber International University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,278

Room and Board

$1,304

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Webber International University was of $9,278 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,304. The cost of room and board increased by 4.05% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies increased by 3% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Webber International University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at Webber International University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 3.13% with respect to 2019, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Webber International University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

13.1%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Webber International University was 13.1%, which represents 67 out of the 510 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Webber International University received 3,282 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 94.2% annual growth. Out of those 3,282 applicants, 1,240 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 37.8% acceptance rate.

There were 812 students enrolled at Webber International University in 2020, and 64% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Webber International University has an overall enrollment yield of 23.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

37.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

1,240

Accepted Out of 3,282

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Webber International University was 37.8% (1,240 admissions from 3,282 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 42.2%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants grew by 94.2%, while admissions grew by 73.7%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Webber International University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

64%

Submission Percentage

184

Scores Submitted

64% of enrolled first-time students at Webber International University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Webber International University has a total enrollment of 812 students. The full-time enrollment at Webber International University is 739 students and the part-time enrollment is 73. This means that 91% of students enrolled at Webber International University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Webber International University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.2% White, 28.2% Black or African American, 7.02% Hispanic or Latino, 3.57% Two or More Races, 1.23% Asian, 0.862% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.493% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Webber International University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (26.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (24.2%) and White Female (16.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.1%), followed by White Male (17.5%) and Black or African American Female (5.26%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

91%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Webber International University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 812 students. The full-time enrollment at Webber International University is 739 and the part-time enrollment is 73. This means that 91% of students enrolled at Webber International University are enrolled full-time compared with 80.1% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Webber International University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

49%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Webber International University was 49%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (73%), Webber International University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Webber International University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
343
Black or African American
229
Hispanic or Latino
57

The enrolled student population at Webber International University is 42.2% White, 28.2% Black or African American, 7.02% Hispanic or Latino, 3.57% Two or More Races, 1.23% Asian, 0.862% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.493% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 54.8% White, 13.8% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 48 students (5.91%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 37 fewer women than men received degrees from Webber International University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Webber International University is white (64 degrees awarded). There were 1.78 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Webber International University is Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (22 degrees awarded), followed by Sport & Fitness Management (19 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (15 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Webber International University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (40 degrees awarded), Protective Services (24 degrees), and Business (80 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Webber International University are Accountants & auditors (1,062,751 people), Other managers (827,809 people), Software developers (553,320 people), Financial managers (480,403 people), and Chief executives & legislators (400,190 people).

The most specialized majors at Webber International University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (40 degrees awarded), Protective Services (24 degrees), Business (80 degrees), Communications (6 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (5 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Webber International University are Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Architectural & engineering managers

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Webber International University are Computer Systems Design (974,141 people), Elementary & secondary schools (710,044 people), Banking & related activities (566,322 people), Insurance carriers (522,794 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (520,489 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Webber International University.

Most Common

Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
22 degree-majorss awarded
Sport & Fitness Management
19 degree-majorss awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
15 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Webber International University was Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations with 22 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Webber International University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 96 degrees were awarded to men at Webber International University, which is 1.63 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (59).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Webber International University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Webber International University in Sport & Fitness Management, which is 1.86 times more than the 14 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 14 degrees were awarded to women at Webber International University in Sport & Fitness Management, which is 0.538 times less than the 26 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

21%

100% Completion Time

26%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 21% of students graduating from Webber International University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 26% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 26% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Webber International University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5.77% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
64 degrees awarded
Black or African American
36 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Webber International University is white (64 degrees awarded). There were 1.78 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Male
39 degrees awarded
White Female
25 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Webber International University is white male (39 degrees awarded). There were 1.56 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (25 degrees).

Operations

Webber International University has an endowment valued at nearly $6.07M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $385k (6.34%), compared to the 2.06% average return ($820k on $39.8M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2020, Webber International University had a total salary expenditure of $14.6M. Webber International University employs 17 Assistant professors, 4 Professors, and 4 Associate professors. Most academics at Webber International University are Female Assistant professors (12), Male Assistant professors(5), and Male Professors (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Webber International University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 36 employees, Management, with 15 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 13 employees.

Endowment

$6.07M

2020 Endowment

6.01%

growth from 2019

Webber International University has an endowment valued at about $6.07M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Webber International University grew 6.01% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $33.8M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Webber International University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$0 - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Webber International University received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$5.66M

2020 Salaries

0.275%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Webber International University paid a median of $5.66M in salaries, which represents 38.7% of their overall expenditure ($14.6M) and a 0.275% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 16.4% growth from 2018 and a 12.2% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.4M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.46M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Webber International University paid a total of $1.46M to 25 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.78M (31%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

17 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

36 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Webber International University were Assistant professor with 17 employees; Professor with 4 employees; and Professor with 4 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Webber International University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 36 employees; Management with 15 employees; and Office and Administrative Support with 13 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Webber International University was Female Assistant professor with 12 employees, Male Assistant professor with 5 employees, and Male Professor with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Webber International University.