Webb Institute

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Do you have an unsinkable love of engineering and a passion for the water? Webb Institute may be the place for you! Webb is a unique undergraduate institution that awards a dual Bachelor of Science degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (rated as one of the most valuable majors in the country by Bankrate) to all graduates. All US citizens and permanent residents who enroll at Webb receive a four-year, full-tuition scholarship worth over $220,000. Webb prides itself on its 100% job placement rate and on having one of the highest starting salaries in the country for its graduates, who are highly sought after by all segments of the marine industry and beyond.

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Academic Programs

Engineering
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Student experience

Co-op/Internship Opportunities
Honor Code
Intramural/Club Sports
On-Campus Housing
Senior Thesis
Undergraduate Research

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

First-year

In addition to the Common Application, students wishing to apply to Webb must submit:

-$70 Application Fee or Fee Waiver
-High School Transcript (& College Transcript, if applicable)*
-Secondary School Report Form & Counselor Recommendation
-Two Letters of Recommendation
-(Recommended) SAT or ACT

*Note that completing a course in Calculus and Physics prior to enrolling at Webb is required

Furthermore, students must be capable of performing all work required in the academic courses and in the annual practical winter work terms, which require a US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential with Student Observer classification.

Applicants who are selected as finalists must also take part in an overnight visit, which includes an interview with the president and a faculty member, as well as a math assessment and response to a prompt.

Transfer

If as of today you have already earned your high school diploma or GED AND have taken courses at a college or university as a full-time or part-time student, you are considered to be a transfer applicant. Please note that all students who are accepted to Webb, regardless of educational background, number of college credits, AP scores, etc. begin their Webb experience as first-semester freshmen.

Additional Information

Webb Institute is a need-blind institution, meaning that Webb makes admissions decisions independent of a family's financial circumstances. Webb also provides all enrolled students who are US citizens or permanent residents with a four-year, full-tuition scholarship. Families that may have financial need above and beyond the full-tuition scholarship are encouraged to fill out the FAFSA within two weeks of the admissions deadline in order to qualify for additional need-based scholarships.

Visit us

Campus Tours provide you with the opportunity to explore Webb while also giving the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs the opportunity to meet you! Campus tours are offered by request Mondays through Fridays between 9 am and 3 pm (except for holidays), and although the Office is closed on weekends, student-led tours can be arranged on select Saturdays during the academic year at 10 am. Prospective students are also able to sit in on classes and participate in an overnight visit. Students can also take a 360 Virtual Tour of Campus from their comforts of their own home.

"My interest in sailing and love of engineering drew me to Webb. The engaging professors, the opportunities within the industry, and the unique experiences I've had are why I'm so fortunate to be a part of the Webb Family!"
Ryan Flanagan, Class of 2021