Webster University Reviews

  • 152 Reviews
  • St. Louis (MO)
  • Annual Tuition: $29,840
68% of 152 students said this degree improved their career prospects
76% of 152 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Student & Graduate Reviews

Emili Harvey
  • Reviewed: 6/13/2019
  • Degree: Elementary Education
"I attended Webster University from the fall of 2010 until December of 2014. While I was there, I received the most insightful, well-rounded education I could have ever imagined. With the privilege of attending this university came experiences with surrounding school districts, practicums, knowledgeable professors, small class sizes, and so many other wonderful perks. One of the best parts about Webster University was the professors' willingness to help students in any possible way, and invest in meaningful, life-long relationships with us. When I had my daughter in February of 2012, I had several professors who were willing to work ahead in my classes so that I could be prepared in advance for assignments that were coming due. I was then able to take two weeks off with my daughter before returning to school without falling behind. The community of educators and students at Webster is the most professional and friendly that I have ever encountered and I am extremely proud to call myself an alumni of this institution."
Mikaelah Stark
  • Reviewed: 1/29/2019
  • Degree: Political Science
"The International Relations degree at Webster was one of the strongest programs I found that blended theory with real world experience from the professors. The faculty are all experts in their field, and yet hold their students with such high regard and value. The international campuses as well as the St Louis home campus provide excellent assistance, and humility in problem solving when students get caught in the often unavoidable university red-tape. They are a wonderful global university, and I highly recommend!"
Good Grief
  • Reviewed: 11/28/2018
  • Degree: Counseling
"They refuse to work with the largest mental health care provider in the country because the Professor who pushes the paperwork is too lazy to get it done on time. They will not assist the students to find practicum sites outside of St. Louis or St. Charles, and suggest students quit their jobs and move, just to do practicum and internship. This is not an option and is very dismissive and inconsiderate. When I enrolled in the classes, my work place also did practicum with Webster, but now due to "office politics" among the professors, they won't work with my employer. They put too many minority students in remediation. One student has been in remediation three times because he didn't speak clear enough English, when his goal is to work with the Hispanic populace. If you want to complete your training so you can actually take the test, I suggest you go to a different University in St. Louis which is CACREP accredited. Ever since Webster became CACREP accredited, their concern for the students has fallen short."
Good Grief
  • Reviewed: 11/28/2018
  • Degree: Counseling
"Their practicum and internship locations are only in St. Louis, St. Charles, or Illinois, and they give you no other options. There are a lot of "office politics" among the professors, and they blow you off when you approach them for help. They tell students they have to quit their job and move in order to take practicum, leaving no consideration that the students will have to leave their homes and put their elderly parents in some sort of facility while they attend school. Webster discriminates against minorities and is not all-inclusive. One student has been put in remediation 3 times because he doesn't speak clear enough English, when his goal is to work with Spanish speaking clients! Webster refuses to work with the largest mental health care facility in the state because the Professor who pushes the paperwork is too lazy to complete the paperwork on time! While the classes are well taught, the bureaucracy is prohibitive. Webster claims to care about the students, but all they really care about is the money! FYI, I was a straight A student, but the practicum hit a road block that apparently can't be over come."
Jeff Faretra
  • Reviewed: 7/3/2018
  • Degree: Instructional Technology
"I completed the Webster University MET completely online. Overall, my experience with Webster University was positive. First I had an exceptional advisor that worked with me throughout the program. Once I was accepted he asked me how many classes I wanted to take per semester--after that I was enrolled every semester for my required classes. He responded to questions quickly, provided great advice, and genuinely seemed interested in me as a person and student. As for the Professors during the courses, the majority were excellent. They were quick to respond with answers to questions, provided an acceptable turnaround time on grades, and again seemed interested in being part of my personal and professional growth. The course ended with a Capstone project with the requirement to create a Digital Portfolio. I would this "okay". The best piece of advice I can give to anyone looking at this program is to save every assignment and review provided by your professors. I did this and I will be honest, the Capstone was simple--a lot of copy and paste. I understand that this is something that I can use to showcase my experience at Webster, but I don't feel in the end it was "Master Level" work. Lastly, I attended the local graduation ceremony. There were a total of about 60 people that graduated and for a satellite location, Webster did the a wonderful job. What impressed me most was the President of Webster, Dr. Stroble, attended the ceremony."
Lauren Grimes
  • Reviewed: 5/24/2018
  • Degree: Psychology
"Webster University is a great school and it has an amazing psychology department. The psychology department consists of great professors who are well versed in psychology and who challenge their students to be excellent. I am grateful for the opportunity to have attended Webster University for my undergraduate career."
Michael68
  • Reviewed: 5/20/2018
  • Degree: MBA
"Some of the negative reviews amaze me. My experience at Webster was very rewarding. I learned a tremendous amount that expanded my knowledge base and help to excell me to higher levels within my organization. As far as accreditation, Webster is a regionally accredited school. This accreditation is the standard for reputable colleges/universities. Programs within the school can have additional accreditations depending on the major. In business education there are two widely accepted accreditations that create standards for business programs. The AACSB is the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International. It is a voluntary, non-governmental accrediting agency that oversees the standardization of collegiate schools of business and accounting nationwide. The AACSB accredits approximately 5% of all business programs in the world. Their standards are geared toward the world of academia and focus on research and teaching. The AACSB is the odest business accrediting agency and is considered the gold standard by many. The other accrediting body is the ACBSP . The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs mission is to continually seek improvement and recognize excellence in the accreditation of business education programs around the world. Their vision is to find every quality business program worldwide is accredited. The ACBSP accredits associate, baccalaureate, master and doctoral degree levels worldwide in regarding to business-related programs. They reward teaching excellence and was the first to offer specialized business accreditation to all degree levels. The purpose of the council is to instill the need for continuous research in colleges and universities as they feel this is of utmost importance in the business world in order to enhance the quality of the curriculums in which they teach. The ACBSP doesnt focus on research and teaching as much as the AACSB does because their focus is the practical use of business principals in real world applications. With less than 5% of the over 13,000 business schools being accredited by the AACSB, many feel the accreditation is reserved for the schools that cater to the elite and privileged. Nevertheless, most of the highest rated business programs are AACSB accredited and if you are in a position to gain admission and pay for the education go for it. Webster Universitys business programs are accredited by the ACBSP and are held to their standards. The commnents about transferring the classes are comical. It doesnt matter what institution you attend, you are limited on the credits that are eligible for transfer. On the graduate level most universities only accept 6 hours from another school, so that would equal 2 classes. You cant transfer more than that at most schools. Your education is like everything else in life...you get out of it what you put into it. My experience was great, the material was challenging, the professors were knowledgeable and responsive and my peers were experienced and engaging."
Satisfied with Webster
  • Reviewed: 4/4/2018
  • Degree: Management
"The degree programs are anything but self study. Webster University uses the Concourse Syllabus Manager program so that students can preview an approved syllabus before enrolling that outlines assignments, grading criteria, course deliverables and course policies. The course rotation schedule was deep and broad based on my experience at Webster, offering core courses and electives in both my major and related disciplines. The professors that I had provided me with a perfect blend of theory with applied practice across the degree program."
Tina
  • Reviewed: 4/3/2018
  • Degree: Management
"Do not attend this university especially if you are a non-traditional student. The negatives are so numerous I can only list a few: picking up graduation cap and gown I was sent to the bookstore who could not answer questions regarding honors regalia. They sent me to Student Advising. Advising could not answer the questions and sent me to the Department Chair. The Department Chair was not aware and seemed frustrated that I asked; finally days later I received a response and had to make a return trip to purchase the correct items. This type of ambiguity in administration and organization is common practice. Do not expect personalized attention as advertised. You will be directed to a webpage and email address to contact and find the information yourself for the majority of questions. Most professors are rarely available outside of class, there is no tangible assistance with job placement, the office hours are extremely inconvenient, parking is horrible and last but not least an adjunct music professor recently instructs her class to google the answers."
OnlineGradStudent
  • Reviewed: 3/26/2018
  • Degree: Business
"This is a self-study degree with minimal input from instructors. The course catalog has many courses listed but many courses are no longer offered or not offered online. The course content or agendas (exams, papers, projects, textbooks plus other online reading materials) are not known until already enrolled and the first day or class or later."
Brian M
  • Reviewed: 2/16/2018
  • Degree: Business
"Webster allowed me to pursue my degree both in the classroom and online which was most helpful with my busy schedule. The curriculum was well rounded and related well to my needs as a manager. I would highly recommend Webster University to any student looking to further their career goals with additional education."
Brooke Coslett
  • Reviewed: 12/31/2017
  • Degree: Organizational Leadership
"Webster University is an excellent school, as it accommodates non-traditional students who have full time jobs. I was matriculating graduate courses while on active duty and the faculty made reasonable accommodations when I was assigned a tour of duty overseas. The professors at Webster University possess a wide array of various skill sets and experiences which they incorporate in there classroom lectures."
Webster_MBA_Grad
  • Reviewed: 11/9/2017
  • Degree: MBA
"The Webster MBA program is designed for working professionals who want to challenge themselves to enhance their business acumen and take their careers to the next level. The program has some fantastic teachers with excellent credentials and public private experience. I found the courses to be relevant and the learning environment intellectually stimulating. I would highly recommend Webster to prospective MBA students who may not have the time or resources to attend out-of-state business schools. My MBA degree opened many doors for my career and allowed me to work on challenging and financially rewarding initiatives."
Current Student
  • Reviewed: 11/6/2017
  • Degree: Performing Arts
"This school seems great from the outside. Inside? Not so much. I have had at least one issue each semester. The instructors and employees are -nice- but not too helpful. If you have an issue (with anything--finances, academics, housing) there are several hoops you have to jump just to get something solved. For instance, when I had a verbally abusive professor outwardly taunt me and ridicule me in front of the entire class, I went to the dean and the grievance counselor--yet nothing was done because I did not want to take him to a trial. He still teaches here without any repercussions. When the financial aid office put a hold on my account, I went in 4-5 times in 3 weeks trying to get them to lift it, I had sent in the needed paperwork, and I did all my steps. Still, it was not lifted and I missed registration for classes. Then, on registration day, I get a call saying I'm missing some random form that I was NOT told about until the day of. (Note that online, it says I am not missing any forms.) There are several other issues with this school. With only a few -good- instructors, it is NOT worth the obscene amount of money one has to pay to actually get in. The classes are worthless. The time and money I spent at this school was the biggest regret of my life. Do not go here unless you're willing to throw away a good portion of your money."
Sean Jones
  • Reviewed: 11/5/2017
  • Degree: Business Administration
"St. Louis is known for some odd school mascots. The Triton, the Billiken, and of course the Webster University Gorlok. I wasn't sure what to expect from a non-conventional MBA program. My views were skeptical and my future uncertain. But as with the Gorlok, I learned to embraces it. I'm now thriving and looking forward to the difference I will make with the knowledge I've attained at this wonderful Gorlok loving university."
Adam
  • Reviewed: 10/27/2017
  • Degree: Management
"Outstanding experience taking courses at the four Webster campuses in the St. Louis area. The degree program covered areas such as Management, Human Resources Management, Strategic Management, Organizational Development, Managerial Leadership, Organizational Behavior, Finance and a Capstone course in addition to four electives of my choice. I found good networking opportunities with my peers, who came from BJC Health, Boeing, Anheuser Busch, Emerson Electric, Worldwide Technology, Ameren U/E, and other walks of life, through sharing real-world experiences and best practices as class discussions were focused on applied management and leadership situations. It's a graduate degree and I logged in plenty of time creating presentations, analyzing case studies, writing essays, doing primary and secondary research, and even using spreadsheets in the Finance class to analyze which companies had optimal capital structures and were better investments. You get what you put into it - work hard, keep your eye on the prize (and tune out the quitters who give up, anyone can do that). Webster shines in the areas of applied education. The instructors that I had were passionate about teaching, highly qualified both personally and academically and I can't say enough positive things about how much the Webster University experience has helped me professionally and personally in becoming a better manager, leader and change agent."
Fed
  • Reviewed: 9/7/2017
  • Degree: Information Technology
"I completed the MA in Procurement and Acquisitions with minimal effort. Half of my professors did not have PhD's and a few of them were completely unsat. Cancelled class several times per term (despite having only 9 week terms) and shortening assignments. I decided to use my remaining GI Bill to complete a sequential Masters in IT. The one Professor I had who help a PhD was absolutely terrible and unprofessional. Cut class time in half and spent the majority of it talking about himself. The last straw was when I started a new course and the Professor on the syllabus was replaced with this same Dr. at the last minute. He directed us to his personal website to find the new syllabus and that's when I discovered that this Dr. received his MS and PhD from an unaccredited diploma mill. The IT program is already weak, Webster is employing quack-professors in the National Capital Region. I withdrew and applied at a proper school."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 9/1/2017
  • Degree: Business
"Best value in the city when considering what you pay and what you are looking for when getting an education. Staff and Instructors are invested into YOUR success and will help in any way possible to see you succeed in the classroom. Various campus locations and class times to accommodate your lifestyle and work schedule."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 9/1/2017
  • Degree: Business
"Webster offers great flexible course work for working adults. Professors are knowledgeable and understanding and often work within the field that they are teaching."
Tab
  • Reviewed: 9/1/2017
  • Degree: Health Sciences
"My college was very flexible and you could attend night classes"