Washington University in St. Louis

St. Louis, Missouri
4-year Private university
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Overview

Washington University in St. Louis is a private institution established in 1853 with suburban setting located at St Louis. It is ranked 24 in National Universities in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $62,982. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,132. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#24 in National Universities
Setting
Suburban
Location St. Louis, Missouri
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1853
Selectivity Very High
Size Medium
8,132 Undergraduates
Website https://wustl.edu/

Learning

7:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Architecture And Related Services
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$83,476
Cost of Attendance
$27,777
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $53,399
Outstate Tuition Fee $53,399
Room and Board Fees $20,778
$56,841 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

11% (Very High Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Most Difficult
$75 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
-- Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Considered
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Other Applications Accepted Coalition

For International Students

-- Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, Doulingo English Test Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is a first language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
01
Early Decision Deadline
Jan
03
Early Decision II Deadline
Jan
03
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
Mar
15
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
--
--
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Feb
01
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$68,359 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$68,359 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $83,476
43% Students with need received Financial Aid
100% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application February 1
Forms to be submitted CSS, FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Academic Scholarships
Total Worth range up to the full cost of tuition.
Eligibility Students who apply to any undergraduate division
Minimum Criteria Based on academic performance.
Requirement for maintenance Scholarships renew for four years as long as students are making satisfactory academic progress toward their degree.
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Ampersand Scholarships
Total Worth Up to 16 full-tuition scholarships with $1,000 stipends
Eligibility Undergraduate students
Minimum Criteria Scholars demonstrate strong academic interest in at least two subjects located in more than one of the three major areas of Arts & Sciences (Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences).
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline January 3
Distinguished Scholars Program
Total Worth Up to 10 full-tuition scholarships
Eligibility first-year applicants to the Olin Business School
Minimum Criteria One who demonstrate outstanding character, academic achievement, and promise for a career in business.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline January 3

Other Scholarships

Conway/Proetz Scholarship in Art
Total Worth Up to one full-tuition scholarship and up to five $10,000 scholarships
Details The Fred Conway or the Esther & Arthur Proetz Scholarship recognizes superior artistic and academic performance. Washington University’s College of Art offers the Conway Scholarship or Proetz Scholarship, in alternate years, to an entering first-year student.
Each College of Art applicant who submits a digital portfolio containing 10-20 pieces will be considered. No separate scholarship application is required.
James W. Fitzgibbon Scholarship in Architecture
Total Worth Up to one full-tuition scholarship and up to five $10,000 scholarships
Details The James W. Fitzgibbon Scholarship in Architecture recognizes outstanding academic performance and promise in the field of architecture. Washington University’s College of Architecture offers the scholarship to an entering first year student who plans to pursue the Bachelor of Science in Architecture or the Bachelor of Arts in Architecture.
Each College of Architecture applicant who submits a digital portfolio will be considered. No separate scholarship application is required.
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Students

8,132 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Medium
97% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
88% Students graduate within 6 years