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Washington University in St Louis

Washington University in St Louis is a large, private institution located in Saint Louis, mo. Founded in 1853, Washington University in St Louis offers undergraduate degrees in 277 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 7,801 undergraduates
cost $60,590 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Washington University in St Louis? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 11.8%
SAT score average 1525
ACT score average 34
Average high school GPA 4.0
Application fee $75
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Key deadlines

June
30
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November
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Washington University in St Louis is known for one of its top majors: Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. Their student-faculty ratio is 7:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
7 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Law and Legal Studies
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Computer Science and Information Technology
Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Other

Popular majors

Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Social Work
Law
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Computer Science
Research and Experimental Psychology

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $60,590
Additional expenses
Room & board $18,470
Books & supplies $1,180
Other expenses $3,236
Cost of attendance* $83,476
Average financial aid package $68,078
Estimated cost $15,398 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $60,590
Additional expenses
Room & board $18,470
Books & supplies $1,180
Other expenses $3,236
Cost of attendance* $83,476
Average financial aid package $68,078
Estimated cost $15,398 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Washington University in St Louis has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,801, with gender binary students split 46% male and 54% female.

Total enrollment

16,500

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
20%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
10%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
57%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Washington University in St Louis, students love their Hillel Leadership Council, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map One Brookings Drive, Saint Louis, MO 63130-4899
phone 314-935-5000
address https://wustl.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Hillel leadership council

Gateway to the great outdoors

Wu beekeepers

Biomedical engineering society

Chinese student association

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Washington University in St Louis to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Washington University in St Louis?

Washington University in St Louis is located in Saint Louis, mo.

What is the acceptance rate at Washington University in St Louis? 

The acceptance rate for Washington University in St Louis is 12%.

What’s the average GPA for Washington University in St Louis?

The average high school GPA for Washington University in St Louis students was 4.0.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Washington University in St Louis?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Washington University in St Louis including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $333,904.

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