U.S. News & World Report Recognizes Webster
Webster University's Study Abroad programs rank in the top 2
percent of the more than 1,400 colleges and universities surveyed
in the just-released "America's Best Colleges" 2010 edition of U.S.
News & World Report. Webster is one of just 34 U.S.
institutions to share this distinction, which recognizes study
abroad programs that involve substantial academic work for credit
and considerable interaction with the local culture. In addition to
Webster, other schools cited for their study abroad programs
include Columbia University, Dartmouth College, Duke University,
Georgetown University, New York University and University of
Pennsylvania, according to the U.S. News report.
Overall, Webster University ranked 24th in the "Best
Universities-Master's" (Midwest) category. Nationwide, 572
universities are in the "Best Universities-Master's" category; 142
of those are in the Midwest region. Ranking criteria include peer
assessment, average freshman retention rate, average graduation
rate, percent of classes with fewer than 20 students, percent of
classes with more than 50 students, student/faculty ratio, percent
of faculty who are full time, SAT and ACT scores, acceptance rate,
percent of freshmen in the top 25 percent of their high school
graduating class and average alumni giving rate.
"The U.S. News & World Report rankings are a testament to
everything that makes Webster University such a great destination
for students who want to achieve academic excellence," said Webster
University President Dr. Elizabeth J. Stroble.The survey also
singles out our commitment to global study and global citizenship,
which is recognized throughout the United States and around the
world."
With its home campus in St. Louis, Webster University is a
worldwide institution committed to delivering high-quality learning
experiences that transform students for global citizenship and
individual excellence. Founded in 1915, Webster offers
undergraduate and graduate degree programs through five schools and
colleges, and a global network of more than 100 campuses. Its
20,000-plus student population represents almost 150
nationalities.
Since opening its first campus overseas in Geneva in 1978, Webster
has become a recognized leader and innovator in global education,
with an international presence that now includes campuses in
London; Vienna; Amsterdam and Leiden, the Netherlands; Shanghai,
Shenzhen and Chengdu, China; and Bangkok and Cha-am, Thailand.
Webster also has educational partnerships with universities in
Mexico and Japan.
You can be confident that a degree from Webster Graduate School
London is recognised for it’s academic rigueur and standing around
the world.