Known initially as Webb Institute of Naval Architecture, Webb Institute was established in 1889 by the philanthropist and industrialist William Henry Webb. Webb Institute is among the best private colleges providing under graduation certification in engineering. The institute is more prevalent in the marine industry and provides importance to systems engineering, practical work experience, and ship designing. Out of the total number of students in Webb Institute, 20% of the students are female. The institute includes 12 faculty members serving the company for full time with zero teaching assistants. The list of extra-curricular activities available for the students includes basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball, and sailing. The students from other cities and countries are also given housing facilities on the campus with other facilities like large classrooms, libraries, workspaces, dining halls, male dorms, and much more. During the Winter Work, an event takes place on the campus, which is attended by students from overseas. Average classrooms have a class strength of around 20 students.