About
Webb Institute

Founded in 1889, Webb Institute prepares the next generation of engineers and leaders through a uniquely focused education built on excellence, a close-knit community, and a future full of opportunity.

Who Makes Up Webb Institute?

Webb Institute is a community of curious minds, ambitious problem solvers, and future leaders. Through a uniquely focused education in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, we prepare students to make their mark on the maritime industry and beyond.

How about these numbers?

From student benefits to campus life: three 100s and a quarter that help tell the Webb story.

100%Of students receive a full-tuition scholarship.*
100%Job/Graduate school placement rate for graduates.
100%Of the student body lives on our 26-acre campus.
2525 miles from New York City.

*U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents

Our Founder

Shipbuilder, innovator, and philanthropist William H. Webb founded Webb Institute in 1889 to prepare future generations of maritime leaders. More than a century later, his vision for excellence in engineering and education still shapes the Webb experience.

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Design vessels. Solve complex problems. Shape the future of the maritime industry. Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering combines engineering, innovation, and design to create what’s next on—and beyond—the water.

Our Waterfront Campus

Our Waterfront Campus

Set on the North Shore of Long Island, Webb’s waterfront campus offers an inspiring place to learn, collaborate, and grow. Small class sizes, close connections, and a shared passion for engineering create an environment where students thrive.

Photo of Sophia Tolkacheva - Class of '29

Living right on the Sound means your campus life is tied to the sea. Whether we’re sailing after class, studying on the beach, or hosting yearly traditions, life here is active and unique.

Sophia Tolkacheva – Class of '29

Established 1889

Design Your Future

Discover a community of engineers, innovators, and leaders. Visit campus or begin your application to see where a Webb education can take you.