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Summary
Webber International University is a private institution that was founded in 1927. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 667, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 110 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Webber International University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (South), Tier 2. Its tuition and fees are $21,940 (2012-13).
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Since 1927, the mission of Webber International University has been to prepare the business leaders of the future. We are a small university, but our focus on business allows us to offer the breadth and depth found among the business programs of much larger universities. As a small school, our students enjoy close relationships with professors. We also pride ourselves on a curriculum that combines traditional academic preparation for business with real-world application. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1927 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | rural |
| 2011 Endowment | N/A |
Applying
When applying to Webber International University, it's important to note the application deadline is August 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. The application fee at Webber International University is $35. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 55.4 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 55.4% |
| Application deadline | August 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Webber International University is 19:1, and the school has 50.0 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Webber International University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies; Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services; and Legal Professions and Studies. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 48.2 percent.
Student Life
Webber International University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 667, with a gender distribution of 66.9 percent male students and 33.1 percent female students. At this school, 50.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 50.0 percent of students live off campus. Webber International University is part of the NAIA athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 728 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NAIA |
Campus Info & Services
Webber International University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, and health insurance. Webber International University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Webber International University, 75 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Webber International University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 75% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Webber International University, 60.8 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $3,185.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $21,940 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $8,074 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
