Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Webster Offers Affordable Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Among the most important questions to answer when you’re searching for the right undergraduate program is, “How much does college cost?” We are here to help you answer that question and prepare for the cost of college at Webster University.

Below, you’ll find the latest undergraduate tuition and fees for the corresponding academic year. Whether you’re planning on attending in-person or online courses, you’ll benefit from Webster’s low enrollment fees and generous financial aid options.

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2026-2027 Undergraduate Tuition

The tuition rates and fees listed below are for the 2026-2027 academic year and are subject to change. Full-time tuition rates apply to students enrolled in 13–18 credit hours per semester in campuses in the U.S. Additionally, tuition rates for students enrolled at our international campuses may be found on the individual campus' website.

St. Louis and Extended U.S. Locations

Tuition Type/Student Classification Rate/Cost Structure
Full-time undergraduate tuition (except Conservatory) $33,360 flat fee per academic year
Conservatory full-time undergraduate tuition $38,780 flat fee per academic year
Part-time undergraduate tuition $500 per credit hour
Part-time undergraduate tuition, corporate partnership $400 per credit hour
Webster Groves RN to BSN, non-cohort $380 per credit hour

Students registered for 12 credit hours or more per semester are considered full-time and may be eligible for federal and state financial aid. Students registered for 13-18 credit hours pay flat-fee tuition. Those registered for 12 credit hours or fewer pay tuition at a per-credit-hour rate. Students must be registered for 13 or more credit hours to be eligible for Webster Scholarship and Webster Grant assistance.

Online

Enrollment Type Rate
All types (excluding military students) $500 per credit hour
Corporate partnership $400 per credit hour
RN to BSN $380 per credit hour

Military Students (Active Duty, Guard and Reserve)

Program/Enrollment Type Rate
Online $250 per credit hour
Military locations; Metropolitan locations $250 per credit hour

Military spouses, military dependents, children of fallen patriots and Folds of Honor recipients are eligible for Webster University's NMFA Scholarship for the difference between the civilian tuition and military tuition for courses at all locations and online.

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Other

Category Rate
Dual-credit $60 per credit hour
ESL — Undergraduate $500 per credit hour
ESL — Graduate $400 per credit hour

Credit by Exam

The service charges for all internal credit by examination will be computed per examination according to the following schedule:

Credit Hours Range Service Charge
1‐11 credit hours $370 per credit hour
12‐16 credit hours $4,320 flat fee
17‐32 credit hours $4,720 flat fee
33‐48 credit hours $4,930 flat fee
49‐64 credit hours $5,160 flat fee

Applied Music Fee (Per Semester)

Lesson Duration/Frequency Fee
Fifteen 60-minute private lessons $730
Fifteen 30-minute private lessons $380

Study Abroad Fees

Program Type and Code Fee
Study Fee (SAIN) $100
Short-term program of 14 or fewer days (SAPA) $190
Summer, Fall or Spring programs lasting 3‐8 weeks (SAPB) $325
Semester programs lasting 16 weeks (SAPF) $590

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Estimated Cost for Books and Materials

Student Status Estimated Cost
Full-time student (per semester) $500
Full-time student (per term) $250
Part-time student (per course) $125

Undergraduate Student Fees

This list does not include all fees charged by Webster University.

Enrollment and Other Fees

Fee Type Cost
Application fee none
Graduation fee $130
Student activity fee (St. Louis campus, full‐time flat-fee students only, per semester) $150
Matriculation fee (St. Louis campus, full‐time students, one-time) $150
Resident student activity fee (per semester) $80
Readmission fee $40
Deferred payment fee (per semester) $40
Transcript fee $20
Counseling service "no show" fee $20
Online credit card payment fee 2.95%
Late Tuition Fee $150 initial fee at start of term + $50/month thereafter

*Some classes may include laboratory fees and may vary per class. Please confer with the Bursar's Office when applicable registration requires.

International Student Miscellaneous Fees

Fee Type Cost
STEM-OPT application/processing fee (one-time fee) $220
Non-STEM OPT application/processing fee $100
Initial I-20 premium processing (expediated services fee) $50
International graduate student activity and services fee (per term) $25
International student health insurance (per semester) $20

Parking Fees

Student and Permit Type Rate/Duration
Commuter student — green permit $200 per year
$100 per semester
$60 per term/summer
Residence hall student — dark red permit $120
Webster Village Apartment student (included in rent) — purple $200

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Other Costs

University Housing

Students living in the residence halls (East, West or Maria) will pay $2,690 for a triple, between $3,450 and $3,580 for a double, and $4,040 and $4,720 for a single per semester for housing costs. Students living in an apartment (Webster Village) will pay between $3,280 and $8,660 per semester for housing costs. All Webster University residents — residence hall and apartment residents — pay a $80 housing activity fee.

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Meal Plans

First-time freshmen and students living in residence halls are required to have a meal plan. Other students may also purchase meal plans. Meal plan options range from unlimited block meals to only a declining balance of meal points, and cost between $2,500 and $2,960 per semester.

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2027-2028 Undergraduate Tuition

The tuition rates and fees listed below are for the 2027-2028 academic year and are subject to change. Full-time tuition rates apply to students enrolled in 13–18 credit hours per semester in campuses in the U.S. Additionally, tuition rates for students enrolled at our international campuses may be found on the individual campus' website.

St. Louis and Extended U.S. Locations

Tuition Type/Student Classification Rate/Cost Structure
Full-time undergraduate tuition (except Conservatory) $34,690 flat fee per academic year
Conservatory full-time undergraduate tuition $39,940 flat fee per academic year
Part-time undergraduate tuition $600 per credit hour
Part-time undergraduate tuition (corporate partnership) $415 per credit hour

Students registered for 12 credit hours or more per semester are considered full-time and may be eligible for federal and state financial aid. Students registered for 13-18 credit hours pay flat-fee tuition. Those registered for 12 credit hours or fewer pay tuition at a per-credit-hour rate. Students must be registered for 13 or more credit hours to be eligible for Webster Scholarship and Webster Grant assistance.

Online

Enrollment Type Rate
All types (excluding military students) $520 per credit hour
Corporate partnership $415 per credit hour
RN to BSN $395 per credit hour

Military Students (Active Duty, Guard and Reserve)

Program/Enrollment Type Rate
Online undergraduate tuition $250 per credit hour
Part-time undergraduate tuition $250 per credit hour

Military spouses, military dependents, children of fallen patriots and Folds of Honor recipients are eligible for Webster University's NMFA Scholarship for the difference between the civilian tuition and military tuition for courses at all locations and online.

VIEW MILITARY SCHOLARSHIPS AND ELIGIBILITY

Other

Category Rate
Dual-credit $60 per credit hour
ESL — Undergraduate $520 per credit hour
ESL — Graduate $415 per credit hour

Credit by Exam

The service charges for all internal credit by examination will be computed per examination according to the following schedule:

Credit Hours Range Service Charge
1‐11 credit hours $380 per credit hour
12‐16 credit hours $4,490 flat fee
17‐32 credit hours $4,910 flat fee
33‐48 credit hours $5,130 flat fee
49‐64 credit hours $5,370 flat fee

Applied Music Fee (Per Semester)

Lesson Duration/Frequency Fee
Fifteen 60-minute private lessons $760
Fifteen 30-minute private lessons $395

Study Abroad Fees

Program Type and Code Fee
Study Fee (SAIN) $100
Short-term program of 14 or fewer days (SAPA) $190
Summer, Fall or Spring programs lasting 3‐8 weeks (SAPB) $335
Semester programs lasting 16 weeks (SAPF) $610

Explore Study Abroad

Estimated Cost for Books and Materials

Student Status Estimated Cost
Full-time student (per semester) $500
Full-time student (per term) $250
Part-time student (per course) $125

Undergraduate Student Fees

This list does not include all fees charged by Webster University.

Enrollment and Other Fees

Fee Type Cost
Application fee none
Graduation fee $135
Student activity fee (St. Louis campus, full‐time flat-fee students only, per semester) $150
Matriculation fee (St. Louis campus, full‐time students, one-time) $150
Resident student activity fee (per semester) $85
Readmission fee $40
Deferred payment fee (per semester) $40
Transcript fee $20
Counseling service "no show" fee $20
Online credit card payment fee 2.95%

*Some classes may include laboratory fees and may vary per class. Please confer with the Bursar's Office when applicable registration requires.

International Student Miscellaneous Fees

Fee Type Cost
STEM-OPT application/processing fee (one-time fee) $225
Non-STEM OPT application/processing fee $100
Initial I-20 premium processing (expediated services fee) $50
International student health insurance fee (per semester) $50

Parking Fees

Student Type Rate/Duration
Commuter student $200 per year
$100 per semester
$65 per term/summer
Residence hall student $125
Webster Village Apartment student (included in rent) included in rent

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Other Costs

University Housing

Students living in the residence halls (East, West or Maria) will pay $2,798 for a triple or between $3,580 and $3,680 for a double and $4,300 and $4,900 for a single per semester for housing costs. Students living in an apartment (Webster Village) will pay between $4,400 and $6,840 per semester for housing costs. All Webster University residents — residence hall and apartment residents — pay a $85 housing activity fee.

EXPLORE HOUSING COSTS

Meal Plans

First-time freshmen and students living in residence halls are required to have a meal plan. Other students may also purchase meal plans. Meal plan options range from unlimited block meals to only a declining balance of meal points, and cost between $2,600 and $3,075 per semester.

LEARN ABOUT MEAL PLANS

Emergency Assistance

Webster University is committed to helping our students through unexpected financial hardships. Emergency aid, including loans, grants, tuition adjustments/waivers, food assistance and funds for textbooks and technology, is available to students enrolled at campuses in the St. Louis metropolitan area.

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