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Webster University

  • LocationSaint Louis, MO
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 7,606 students
Official website

Webster University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Catholic students at Webster University's St. Louis campus are served by Webster Catholic Campus Ministry, which describes itself as serving Catholics at Webster University St. Louis and directs students to Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish in Webster Groves. The parish lists weekday Mass at 6:15 AM and, September through May, 8:15 AM, a Saturday Mass at 5:00 PM, Sunday Masses at 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 AM, and Saturday reconciliation from 4:00 to 4:45 PM.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 6

  • Monday–Friday6:15 AMHoly Redeemer Catholic Church · Year-round.
  • Monday–Friday8:15 AMHoly Redeemer Catholic Church · September through May.
  • Saturday5:00 PMHoly Redeemer Catholic Church · Vigil Mass.
  • Sunday7:30 AMHoly Redeemer Catholic Church
  • Sunday9:00 AMHoly Redeemer Catholic Church
  • Sunday11:00 AMHoly Redeemer Catholic Church · Listed by the campus ministry as the student Mass, September through May.

Confession 1

  • Saturday4:00 PM–4:45 PMHoly Redeemer Catholic Church

Adoration 1

  • Tuesday9:00 AMHoly Redeemer Catholic Church · Continues until 6:00 AM Wednesday.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Our Church | Holy Redeemer Catholic Parishholyr.org/church · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Weekday: M-F 6:15 & 8:15 AM (September-May) M-F 6:15 AM (June-August)”
    The parish lists weekday Mass at 6:15 AM Monday through Friday, and at 8:15 AM September through May.
    “Weekday: M-F 6:15 & 8:15 AM (September-May) M-F 6:15 AM (June-August)”
    The parish lists weekday Mass at 6:15 AM Monday through Friday, and at 8:15 AM September through May.
    “Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.”
    The parish lists a Saturday Mass at 5:00 PM and Sunday Masses at 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 AM.
    “Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.”
    The parish lists a Saturday Mass at 5:00 PM and Sunday Masses at 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 AM.
    “Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.”
    The parish lists a Saturday Mass at 5:00 PM and Sunday Masses at 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 AM.
    “Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.”
    The parish lists a Saturday Mass at 5:00 PM and Sunday Masses at 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 AM.
    “Saturday: 4:00 to 4:45 p.m.”
    The parish lists Saturday reconciliation from 4:00 to 4:45 PM.
    “EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Tuesday 9:00 a.m. until Wednesday 6:00 a.m.”
    The parish lists eucharistic adoration from Tuesday 9:00 AM until Wednesday 6:00 AM.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Webster University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miHoly Redeemer Catholic Church: 0.3 mi1Saint Magdelen Catholic Church: 1.7 mi2Catholic Renewal Center: 2.0 mi3Our Lady of Providence Catholic Church: 2.1 mi4Immaculate Conception Catholic Church: 2.2 mi5Saint Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church: 2.5 mi6Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish (Webster Groves), the local parish named by Webster Catholic Campus Ministry: 0.3 miWebster University (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Holy Redeemer Catholic Church — 0.3 mi
  2. Saint Magdelen Catholic Church — 1.7 mi · Manchester Road, Brentwood
  3. Catholic Renewal Center — 2.0 mi · 6120 Pebble Hill Drive, Saint Louis
  4. Our Lady of Providence Catholic Church — 2.1 mi
  5. Immaculate Conception Catholic Church — 2.2 mi
  6. Saint Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church — 2.5 mi · 6303 Nottingham Avenue, Saint Louis

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

BCatholic life on campus: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Catholic life on campus

82 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes (The campus ministry's own site says it serves Catholics at Webster University St. Louis.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Webster Catholic Campus Ministry | Serving Catholic at Webster University-St. Louiswebstercatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Serving Catholics at Webster University St. Louis”
      The campus ministry says it serves Catholics at Webster University St. Louis.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryPart-time or shared priest (The pastor of Holy Redeemer, which the campus ministry names as its local parish, is the priest named for the Masses. The archdiocese lists him as Parochial Administrator.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Parish Staff and Directory | Holy Redeemer Catholic Parishholyr.org/our-parish · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father Freddy Devaraj | Pastor | fatherfreddy@holyr.org”
      Father Freddy Devaraj is the pastor of Holy Redeemer Parish.
    2. Webster Catholic Campus Ministry | Serving Catholic at Webster University-St. Louiswebstercatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Local Parish is Holy Redeemer”
      The campus ministry directs students to Holy Redeemer as its local parish.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Weekday Mass at 6:15 AM Monday through Friday, year-round; 8:15 AM Monday through Friday also, September through May. Offered at Holy Redeemer, the parish named as the campus ministry's home.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Church | Holy Redeemer Catholic Parishholyr.org/church · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekday: M-F 6:15 & 8:15 AM (September-May) M-F 6:15 AM (June-August)”
      The parish lists weekday Mass at 6:15 AM Monday through Friday, and at 8:15 AM September through May.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Saturday vigil at 5:00 PM and Sunday Masses at 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 AM (the 11:00 AM Mass is listed as the student Mass, September through May).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Our Church | Holy Redeemer Catholic Parishholyr.org/church · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.”
      The parish lists a Saturday Mass at 5:00 PM and Sunday Masses at 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 AM.
    2. Webster Catholic Campus Ministry | Serving Catholic at Webster University-St. Louiswebstercatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Student Mass: Sundays at 11! (September-May)”
      The campus ministry lists a student Mass on Sundays at 11, September through May.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Scheduled every Saturday from 4:00 to 4:45 PM at the parish.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Church | Holy Redeemer Catholic Parishholyr.org/church · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saturday: 4:00 to 4:45 p.m.”
      The parish lists Saturday reconciliation from 4:00 to 4:45 PM.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)One (The campus ministry lists weekly Bible studies and a Monday gathering for Catholic students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Webster Catholic Campus Ministry | Serving Catholic at Webster University-St. Louiswebstercatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Social Events Weekly Bible Studies”
      The campus ministry lists social events and weekly Bible studies.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Two kinds listed: retreats (dates not published) and weekly Bible studies.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Webster Catholic Campus Ministry | Serving Catholic at Webster University-St. Louiswebstercatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Social Events Weekly Bible Studies”
      The campus ministry lists social events and weekly Bible studies.
      “Retreats Get to Mass”
      The campus ministry lists retreats among its ways to get involved.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration12 to 19 times a week (16 weekly times documented: 14 Mass, 1 confession, 1 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • The parish lists Mass every weekday morning at 6:15 AM and Sunday Masses at 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 AM.
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Church | Holy Redeemer Catholic Parishholyr.org/church · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekday: M-F 6:15 & 8:15 AM (September-May) M-F 6:15 AM (June-August)”
      The parish lists weekday Mass at 6:15 AM Monday through Friday, and at 8:15 AM September through May.
      “Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.”
      The parish lists a Saturday Mass at 5:00 PM and Sunday Masses at 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 AM.
  • Confession is scheduled every Saturday afternoon, 4:00 to 4:45 PM, at the parish.
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Church | Holy Redeemer Catholic Parishholyr.org/church · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saturday: 4:00 to 4:45 p.m.”
      The parish lists Saturday reconciliation from 4:00 to 4:45 PM.

Concerns

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The Catholic center

Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish (Webster Groves), the local parish named by Webster Catholic Campus Ministry

  • Address: 17 Joy Ave., St. Louis, MO 63119
  • Distance from campus: 0.3 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: church, church meeting room

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Source: webstercatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, archstl.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 0 off campus, 5 location not published

Social life 2

  • Catholic student gatheringOn campus
    Mondays, 3:00 to 4:15 PM
    Monday gathering to meet other Catholic students, held in Library Room 315.
    webstercatholic.org
  • Social events
    Social events listed by Webster Catholic Campus Ministry.
    webstercatholic.org

Faith formation 1

  • Weekly Bible studies
    Weekly Bible studies listed by Webster Catholic Campus Ministry.
    webstercatholic.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Student Mass
    Sundays at 11:00 AM, September through May
    Student Mass listed by the campus ministry at Holy Redeemer.
    webstercatholic.org
  • Eucharistic adoration
    Tuesday 9:00 AM until Wednesday 6:00 AM
    Eucharistic adoration at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church.
    holyr.org

Retreats 1

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Webster Catholic Campus Ministry | Serving Catholic at Webster University-St. Louiswebstercatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Serving Catholics at Webster University St. Louis”
    The campus ministry says it serves Catholics at Webster University St. Louis.
    “The Local Parish is Holy Redeemer”
    The campus ministry directs students to Holy Redeemer as its local parish.
    “The Local Parish is Holy Redeemer”
    The campus ministry directs students to Holy Redeemer as its local parish.
  2. Our Church | Holy Redeemer Catholic Parishholyr.org/church · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Weekday: M-F 6:15 & 8:15 AM (September-May) M-F 6:15 AM (June-August)”
    The parish lists weekday Mass at 6:15 AM Monday through Friday, and at 8:15 AM September through May.
  3. Holy Redeemer (Webster Groves) | Archdiocese of St. Louisarchstl.org/parish/holy-redeemer-webster-groves · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “17 Joy Ave. St. Louis, 63119”
    The Archdiocese of St. Louis lists Holy Redeemer's address as 17 Joy Ave., St. Louis, MO 63119.
    “17 Joy Ave. St. Louis, 63119”
    The Archdiocese of St. Louis lists Holy Redeemer's address as 17 Joy Ave., St. Louis, MO 63119.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
60 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.64%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.69%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,102 · ACT 21.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.16 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$8,345

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
2,204
Total students7,606
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$27,047
Cost of attendance (per year)$51,188
Median federal debt at graduation$23,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
64%
First-year retention69%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$50,876
Admission rate86%
Students receiving Pell grants29%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1102
SAT reading & writing580–660
SAT math530–650
ACT composite18–25
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 47 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Archdiocese of St. Louis

The Most Reverend Mitchell T. Rozanski, Archbishop of St. Louis

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: archstl.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county using NCES Catholic school records. Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 179894
  • Carnegie classification: Master's university (larger programs)
  • Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Questions families ask

Is Webster University a Catholic college?
No. Webster University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Webster Catholic Campus Ministry.
What is Webster University’s Catholic Life Score?
77 out of 100 (grade B). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at Webster University?
Mass is listed at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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