Company Profile
Webb Institute
Company Overview
About Webb Institute
Webb Institute is a unique, top-ranked engineering college offering one degree, a BS in naval architecture and marine engineering. The college is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and the academic program is accredited by ABET. Webb is the only full-tuition scholarship private undergraduate program of its kind in the country. A description of Webb’s academic program can be found at https://www.webb.edu/academics/.
Situated on 26 beautiful acres overlooking the Long Island Sound, Webb’s Long Island Gold Coast campus is located in a suburban setting 25 miles east of midtown Manhattan. Centered around the historic Stevenson Taylor Hall and the new state-of-the-art Couch Academic Center, Webb’s vibrant campus community of approximately 100 undergraduate students work collaboratively with their peers, faculty, administration, and staff to complete a rigorous four-year, 146-credit undergraduate program. A suite of science and engineering laboratories supports student learning as well as undergraduate and faculty research. The academic program’s balanced treatment of the theoretical and practical is reinforced by Webb’s unique annual winter work program that results in all students acquiring at least eight months of industry experience by the time of graduation. By design, all faculty members are highly accessible to students, serving as course instructors, academic advisers, thesis advisers, and career mentors.
Webb’s full-tuition scholarship program together with generous financial aid packages and the highly respected engineering program attracts very capable, dedicated, and hardworking engineering students. Webb seniors regularly have a 100% pass rate on the FE exam and 100% job placement soon after graduation. Webb is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus environment. All Webb students live and work on the campus under a strong student governance and honor code model. With six intercollegiate sports and many other social and cultural activities to choose from, Webb’s campus environment inspires our students to pursue personal passions while building their academic, social, and leadership skills.
Webb Institute and its mission are generously supported by the alumni base and the marine industry, which is a testament to the esteem in which the school and its graduates are held.
Company History
The Founder of Webb Institute was master shipbuilder, William H. Webb. Webb wanted worthy young students to obtain an education in the art and science of designing ships.
Webb Institute’s 26-acre campus is located on Long Island Sound the college has educated bright, young people interested in naval architecture and marine engineering since 1889.