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Washington University in St Louis
Washington University in St Louis

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, MO, USA
Private
4 Year
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Overview

At WashU, you will join a community of achievers who inspire each other with their creativity and tenacity. You’ll acquire the knowledge, confidence, and skills to succeed as a professional and as a person, ready to change the world. You’ll learn from faculty leading their fields, and you’ll have the opportunity to work with them on research projects.

Located in St. Louis, Missouri, WashU offers undergraduate programs in the College of Arts & Sciences, Olin Business School, McKelvey School of Engineering, and Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts (College of Architecture and College of Art). Within these schools, you can choose from 100+ fields of study and more than 1,900 courses. Here, you’ll learn from world-renowned faculty, discover alongside classmates from across disciplines, and become a well-rounded individual prepared to make an impact in the world.

WashU meets 100 percent of demonstrated financial need with no-loan offers for all admitted undergraduate students. This means need-based loans are replaced with scholarships, grants, and federal work-study in your financial aid offer. In addition, we offer grants and campus store credit to offset costs associated with a new computer, school and housing supplies, and winter clothing. All students are automatically considered for an academic scholarship in the school they apply to for admission. Students may also apply to WashU's three Signature Scholar Programs—Danforth, Ervin, and Rodriguez Scholars—which bring together students from across campus to create unique academic and cultural communities.

The best way to know if WashU feels right is to experience it yourself. Walk the campus. Talk with current students. Eat at the DUC. See what life here could really be like for you. Daily campus visits include an information session and a student-led campus tour, plus opportunities for additional experiences. Special events such as Academic Theme Days, Discover WashU Days, Junior Jumpstart, and more are offered throughout the year.

Whether you are exploring outside the classroom, participating in one of more than 450 student-led clubs and organizations, or landing an internship that propels you down your eventual career path: WashU is here to support you.

Acceptance Rate:
12%
Average Net Price:
$27,233
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
4.0
Average ACT Composite
35
Average SAT Composite
1520

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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$27,233
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$62,982
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$62,982
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$20,778
Books and Supplies
$1264
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$5,716
$30k - $48k
$6,580
$48k - $75k
$9,528
$75k - $110k
$21,665
$110k+
$45,022
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
100%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
15%
Average Aid Per Year
$58,188
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
15%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$8,389
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$55,559

 

Students receiving state aid
8%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3214
Students receiving federal aid
17%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$8,389
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$81,426
$30k - $48k
$83,322
$48k - $75k
$77,751
$75k - $110k
$63,215
$110k+
$36,117
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$200,253,088
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$12,755,240

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
12%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,495
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$157
Students receiving federal loans
11%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,162
Average Other Loans Per Year
$42,863

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

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Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
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100
12%
Acceptance Rate
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Students Applied
20%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
113
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is not checked
No

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted.November 1
Fall Regular DecisionJanuary 2May 1
OtherJanuary 2
Application Fee
$75
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
Coalition Application
Coalition Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
12%
Out-Of-State Students
88%
33%
Submitting ACT
27%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 35
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1520
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
770
75th
800
Reading
25th
730
75th
770
4.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
85%
3.50 - 3.74
11%
3.25 - 3.49
3%
3.00 - 3.24
1%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
89
Top 25%
99
Top 50%
100

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-638-0700
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
17,012
Total Number of Undergrads
8,132
0
100
88%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
94%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
7:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

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Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • ROTC Air Force
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
63%
20-39 Students
16%
40-99 Students
15%
100+ Students
3%

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
160

Faculty Overview

0
100
69%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
45%
 US National: 44%
55%
 US National: 56%
Residency
In-State Students
12%
Out-Of-State Students
88%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
54
Countries Represented
50
Ethnicity
African American
9%
Asian/Pacific Islander
20%
Hispanic
12%
White
44%
Multiracial
6%
Unknown
2%
Percent of First Generation Students
11%
Student Organizations
465
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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Yes
On Campus Women's Center
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No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
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Yes

Housing

0
100
74%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
70%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Bears
School Colors
red and green
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
College Conference of Illinois and Wisc
Total Male Athletes
311
Total Female Athletes
202
Intramural Sports
13
Sports Club
9
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Washington University in St Louis Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$87,900
Top 5 Cities
Saint Louis
New York
Chicago
San Francisco
Washington
Top 5 Employers
Washington University in St. Louis
Boeing
Washington University School of Medicine
Monsanto Company
Google
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Research
Healthcare Services
Engineering
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,500
Loan Default Rate
2%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$157

REVIEWS

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Andrew's Review

from Dahlgren, IL

The quality of education I have received at Washington University has been amazing, which I assume is why most people consider Wash U. The faculty there have done real research and are experts in thei...

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Katherine's Review

from New York, NY

Washington University in St. Louis is filled with intelligent students looking to challenge themselves. The campus is gorgeous and the food is phenomenal. There are also endless clubs, teams and organ...

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Lindsay's Review

from Plymouth, MN

Wash U, as it is called, offers students unique opportunities that, I believe, no other college can. It truly has an international, or a global, community: you get to interact with some of the best mi...

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