Webb Institute
Founded 1889
President R. Keith Michel (President)
Fees USD 0
Acceptance Rate Very Selective (<20%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Webb Institute is a unique private college founded in 1889 in Glen Cove, Long Island. Webb is one of the most extraordinary colleges in the United States: all students receive full tuition scholarships (worth $60,000+ per year), all students live on campus in the Institute’s mansion estate on Long Island Sound, and the school offers only one degree — a BS in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. With fewer than 100 students, Webb has one of the highest employment rates of any college in the nation.
Program
- Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering — 4-year ABET-accredited BS program; the only degree offered
- Winter Work Program — Paid engineering work experience required each year
- Enrollment: ~100 students total
How to Apply
- Application: Webb Institute online application
- Application Fee: $25
- Test Scores: SAT/ACT required; strong math and science required
- US Citizenship: Required (US citizens only)
- Acceptance Rate: ~18%
Note: All admitted students receive full tuition scholarships. Room and board fees apply.
