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Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri

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Overview

Enrollment

16,973
Washington University in St Louis overview
Location Saint Louis, Missouri
Online wustl.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Washington University in St Louis overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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 33,634 prospective students applied, and 4,373 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,980 enrolled in the school.  14,825 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,148 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $57,750 plus fees of $1,116. WUSTL is ranked 20 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

10/10

Overall

10/10

Academics

10/10

Resources

10/10

Outcomes

10/10

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

Rankings

Rankings for Washington University in St Louis within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Exceptional
Washington University in St Louis overview
SAT 1490/1570
ACT 33/35
Estimated GPA 3.92

Applications Accepted

13% 
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Applications Due Jan 4, 2024
Applicant Competition Very High
Application Fee $75

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$57,750
Costs for Washington University in St Louis
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,158
Other Fees$1,116
Room and Board $17,900
Budget for Other Expenses$3,696
Total One Year Cost$81,620

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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 subjects studied by Washington University in St Louis students
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.