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Webb Institute

#614 in US ranking Glen Cove, NY
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$84,439
Tuition & fees
$65,305
Avg. aid
$60,146
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
14%
SAT range
1430–1530
ACT range
32–34

Outcomes

Graduation rate
88%
Median salary
$70,908

What does Webb Institute offer in terms of athletics?

Webb students can participate in sports and recreation, including basketball, cross-country running, rowing, sailing, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, and volleyball. Availability and competitive schedules can vary by sport and year.

Prospective students should distinguish participation on a campus team or club from an NCAA varsity opportunity. Webb's reported sports information does not establish an NCAA division or conference affiliation, so applicants interested in a particular level of competition should confirm the team's current status, schedule, and participation requirements directly.

What student groups and Associations are available at Webb Institute?

Student government and interest-based groups give Webb students ways to participate outside class. Reported examples include a student chapter associated with the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, the religious Anchor Club, and soccer and basketball clubs.

A professional society chapter can connect coursework with the wider maritime field, while student government provides a route for representing student concerns. On a small campus, a group's meeting schedule may depend on current student interest. Applicants interested in a particular organization should check the current activities roster rather than assume every listed group meets each term.

Who studies at Webb Institute?

Webb Institute is a very small undergraduate institution: reported enrollment was 106 students, with about 25 first-time, degree-seeking students entering in the reported year. Its student-to-faculty ratio was 8 to 1.

Reported geographic figures indicate that students come from beyond New York as well as from within the state, consistent with a specialized program drawing applicants nationally. The small total enrollment is the more useful fact for assessing everyday scale: students can expect a limited number of classmates in each cohort, rather than the range of peer groups found at a large university. Enrollment and demographic counts should be read as snapshots, not as fixed characteristics of future classes.

How does student life look like at Webb Institute?

Webb's student life is shaped by its small, residential campus and shared academic program. All students were reported as living on campus, so classes, meals, activities, and informal time with classmates are closely connected.

The institute reports personal or psychological counseling and choral groups among its student resources and activities. Its size may make it easier to know classmates across year groups, but it also means fewer simultaneous activities and academic paths than a larger college can offer. Prospective students should weigh that trade-off against their preferences for community, privacy, and opportunities outside engineering.

What libraries are available to students at Webb Institute?

Livingston Library is Webb Institute's campus library. It supports a specialized engineering curriculum with study space and access to academic materials relevant to ship design, marine engineering, and related subjects.

Reported library information indicates that study areas are available around the clock on at least five days of the week. Students planning research projects should check current library guidance for database access, research assistance, borrowing, and obtaining materials not held locally. The reported library information does not indicate reservable group study rooms.

Webb Institute Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

106

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

25

Total staff

11 full time, 5 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Webb Institute Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 106

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 106

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 9
Men: 16

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 7
White: 60
American Indian or Alaska Native: 1
Asian: 1
Two or more races: 6
Unknown: 4

Webb Institute Sports & Athletics

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Basketball

–Both–

Sailing

Both––

Soccer

–Both–

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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