Overview
Student Population
Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, Washington University in St Louis is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 27,949 prospective students applied, and 4,477 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,804 enrolled in the school. 13,204 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,245 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $56,300 plus fees of $1,086. WUSTL is ranked 18 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
WUSTL is rated within the top 4% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Washington University in St Louis within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#18 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#18 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Colleges in Missouri
#1 in Best Private Colleges in Missouri
#25 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Value Colleges in Missouri
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1480/1560 |
| ACT | 33/35 |
| Weighted GPA | 4.21 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
| Application Fee | $75 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,144 |
| Other Fees | $1,086 |
| Room and Board | $17,402 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,654 |
| Total One Year Cost | $79,586 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 17% |
| Social Sciences | 16% |
| Engineering | 11% |
| Psychology | 8% |
| Biology | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=179867 IPEDS survey data for Washington University in St Louis.
Current students may use the Washington University in St Louis GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.