 Study at Webb Institute in New YorkLocated in Glen Cove, NY on the Long Island Sound, Webb Institute is a unique, top-ranked undergraduate institution offering one academic option, a double major in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. It is also the only full-tuition scholarship private undergraduate program of its kind in the country. Webb Institute is a national asset. The school s rigorous academic program and full-tuition scholarships are testament to the foresight, generosity and greatness of its founder. Numbers Student enrolment: 90 undergraduates Faculty: 10 full-time teaching faculty. The student to faculty ratio is about 8: 1. There are no teaching assistants at Webb: The faculty are the instructors in both the classrooms and laboratories, and they maintain "open door" policies in support of student success. Job placement: Our job placement rate is 100 percent. Graduate-school placement is also high: Change Magazine has ranked Webb fifth in the nation as a source of empirical science Ph.D.s. Tuition: It s true: all students admitted to Webb receive a four-year, full tuition scholarship. Costs are limited to room, board, books, laptop and software. Course Topics The school is known for its programs in engineering. Webb Institute Selectivity Webb Institute is an open-admission school. Faculty The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The full-time faculty at Webb Institute is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality. Student enrolment The school had 91 enrolled students in 2007. A very high share of students at Webb Institute are male. Student Life The school has a residential or campus feel. Webb Institute offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. The school reports its educational mission is: "To prepare graduates for prominent careers by: ? Providing a rigorous education in the principles of engineering and a broad-based knowledge of the fundamentals of naval architecture and marine engineering; ? Developing skills that will enable graduates to become leaders in and make significant contributions to their chosen profession and to the social environment in which it functions; ? Instilling in our graduates the highest ethical standards and sense of professionalism; Cultivating curiosity in the arts, sciences, and humanities, and providing the background and encouragement necessary to support life-long learning." Contact: Webb Institute 298 Crescent Beach Rd Glen Cove, NY 11542-1398 General Phone: (516) 671-2213 http: //www.webb-institute.edu | ||||||||||||||||||
