The chief economist of the St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association in 2005 conducted an independent economic impact survey of Webster University. The results are as follows:
• $107.7M is the total economic impact (direct,indirect and induced) of Webster University operations,
Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis and student spending on
Webster Groves. (Source: St. Louis RCGA, 2005)
• Webster University is the largest employer in Webster Groves.
• The Webster Groves City Employee Scholarship Fund has provided University tuition for 19 city
employees since 1999.
• Webster University provides $11,000 in scholarship funds to Webster Groves High School students
annually.
• Webster University is a sponsor of the following community activities:
- Old Webster Jazz Festival
- Webster Groves Community Days
- Art and Air Festival
- Webster Groves/Shrewsbury Area Chamber of Commerce
- Webster Groves Historical Society
- Make a Difference Day
• Webster University pays more than $84,699 in utility taxes to Webster Groves annually.
• The Webster University residential population of 704 students brings more than $148,455 in sales and
other tax revenue to Webster Groves.
Estimated Economic Impact of Webster University Operations
On the St. Louis MSA
| Direct | Indirect & Induced | Total | |
| Output | $140,052,634 | $136,292,041 | $276,344,675 |
| Employment | 1,604 | 1,341 | 2,945 |
On St. Louis County
| Direct | Indirect & Induced | Total | |
| Output | $140,052,634 | $112,759,037 | $252,802,671 |
| Employment | 1,605 | 1,111 | 2,715 |
On Webster Groves
| Direct | Indirect & Induced | Total | |
| Output | $140,052,634 | $3,569,766 | $143,622,400 |
| Employment | 1,604 | 35 | 1,639 |
Economic Impact of the Opera Theatre of St. Louis
On the St. Louis MSA
| Direct | Indirect & Induced | Total | |
| Output | $6,631,140 | $7,235,741 | $13,866,881 |
| Employment | 425 | 92 | 517 |
On St. Louis County
| Direct | Indirect & Induced | Total | |
| Output | $6,631,140 | $5,985,896 | $12,617,036 |
| Employment | 425 | 76 | 501 |
On Webster Groves
| Direct | Indirect & Induced | Total | |
| Output | $6,631,140 | $189,519 | $6,820,659 |
| Employment | 425 | 2 | 427 |
Economic Impact of the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis
On the St. Louis MSA
| Direct | Indirect & Induced | Total | |
| Output | $6,296,642 | $7,257,955 | $13,554,597 |
| Employment | 383 | 88 | 471 |
On St. Louis County
| Direct | Indirect & Induced | Total | |
| Output | $6,296,642 | $6,004,273 | $12,300,916 |
| Employment | 383 | 73 | 456 |
On Webster Groves
| Direct | Indirect & Induced | Total | |
| Output | $6,296,642 | $190,101 | $6,486,753 |
| Employment | 383 | 3 | 386 |
Economic Impact of Webster University Student Spending
On the St. Louis MSA
| Direct | Indirect & Induced | Total | |
| Output | $6,296,642 | $190,101 | $6,486,743 |
| Employment | 556 | 163 | 720 |
On St. Louis County
| Direct | Indirect & Induced | Total | |
| Output | $11,416,983 | $6,665,568 | $18,082,551 |
| Employment | 262 | 64 | 327 |
On Webster Groves
| Direct | Indirect & Induced | Total | |
| Output | $444,097 | $259,277 | $703,373 |
| Employment | 10 | 3 | 13 |
| Estimated Sales Tax Revenue in Webster Groves |
$4,441 | $2,593 | $7,034 |
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