Washington University in St Louis

10/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
St. Louis, MO
5.0 2 reviews

#21 Best Colleges in America

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Overview

Total enrollment

16,357

Location St. Louis, Missouri
Website washu.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban

Best Colleges Rank

#21

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Washington University in St. Louis occupies a suburban campus in Clayton and St. Louis, Missouri, located approximately six miles west of downtown St. Louis. The university's main Danforth Campus features Collegiate Gothic architecture with limestone buildings and a mix of modern academic facilities spread across 169 acres. Founded in 1853, WashU has developed into a highly selective private research institution, recognized for its academic rigor and research contributions. The university's strongest academic programs include medicine, social work, business, architecture, and biomedical engineering, with its School of Medicine consistently ranking among the top medical schools in the United States. Students are required to live on campus for their first two years in residential colleges, with housing options ranging from traditional dormitories to modern apartment-style residences in the university's South 40 residential area.

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Ratings

WUSTL is rated within the top 5% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10.

Overall Rating

10 out of 10
Academics

10 out of 10
Resources

10 out of 10
Outcomes

10 out of 10
Value

10 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Washington University in St Louis within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Exceptional

SAT 1500/1570
ACT 33/35
Estimated GPA 3.92

Acceptance Rate

12.1%

Applications Due Jan 4, 2027
Enrollment Rate 46.7%
Application Fee $75

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$65,790

Costs for Washington University in St Louis
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$65,790
Books and Supplies		$1,304
Other Fees		$1,290
Room and Board		$21,854
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,575
Total One Year Cost		$93,813

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$82,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

93% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Washington University in St Louis are Business, Social Sciences, and Engineering. 17% of students major in Business, 16% in Social Sciences, and 11% in Engineering.