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 18 in National Universities in 2018 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $53,399 (2018). It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,675. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#18 in National Universities
Setting
Suburban
Location St. Louis, Missouri
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1853
Selectivity High
Size Medium
7,675 Undergraduates
Website https://wustl.edu/

Learning

8:1
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

$74,361
Cost of Attendance
$27,777
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $53,399
Outstate Tuition Fee $53,399
Room and Board Fees $16,440
$66,300 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

17% (High Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Very Difficult
$75 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
4.11 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
02
Early Decision II Deadline
Jan
02
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

$48,169 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$45,567 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $74,361
98% 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
Danforth Scholars Program
Total Worth full or partial-tuition
Eligibility Students who apply to any undergraduate division may apply for the Danforth Scholars Program.
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance The scholarship is renewed each year for the duration of the degree program, provided the scholar progresses academically and upholds the high standards of character required of scholars.
Separate application needed yes
Application deadline January 2
Annika Rodriguez Scholars Program
Total Worth --
Eligibility Students who apply to any undergraduate division of Washington University may apply for the Annika Rodriguez Scholars Program.
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed yes
Application deadline January 2
John B. Ervin Scholars Program
Total Worth --
Eligibility Students who apply to any undergraduate division may apply for the Ervin Scholars Program.
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed yes
Application deadline January 2

Other Scholarships

Nemerov Writing Scholars Program
Total Worth $3,000
Details Students who apply to the College of Arts & Sciences may apply for the Nemerov Writing Scholars Program.
Entrepreneurial Scholars Program
Total Worth $3,000
Details Students who apply to any undergraduate division of Washington University may apply for the Entrepreneurial Scholars Program, Seperate application is required.
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Students

7,675 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Medium
97% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
94% Students graduate within 6 years