School Overview
General Information
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Admission Office Campus Box 1089, One Brookings Drive St. Louis, MO 63130-4899 (314) 935-6000 (800) 638-0700 Fax: (314) 935-4290 [email protected] Contact: Julie Shimabukuro Director of Admissions |
Main Address Campus Box 1089, One Brookings Drive St. Louis, MO 63130-4899 (314) 935-5000 www.wustl.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 7,138 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,632 Degree-seeking undergrads: 6,542 Graduate enrollment: 6,682 Student-to-faculty ratio: 7:1 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $35,524 | $37,248 | $38,728 | $40,369 | +4.24% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,160 | $1,220 | $1,280 | $1,330 | +3.91% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $11,252 | $12,026 | $12,465 | $12,941 | +3.82% |
| Other | $1,860 | $1,970 | $2,060 | $2,290 | +11.17% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $49,796 | $52,464 | $54,533 | $56,930 | +4.40% |
| In-state Off Campus | $36,684 | $38,468 | $40,008 | $41,699 | +4.23% |
| In-state with Family | $36,684 | $38,468 | $40,008 | $41,699 | +4.23% |
| Average Graduate Student Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $39,400 |
| In-state Student Fees | $575 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $39,400 |
| Out-of-state Fees | $575 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 940 | 66% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 812 | 57% | $19,092,868 | $23,513 |
| • Federal grants | 146 | 10% | $684,965 | $4,692 |
| • Pell grants | 88 | 6% | $276,790 | $3,145 |
| • Other federal grants | 58 | 4% | $408,175 | $7,038 |
| State/local government grant or scholarships | 135 | 10% | $459,625 | $3,405 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 776 | 55% | $17,948,278 | $23,129 |
| Student loan aid | 408 | 29% | $2,389,705 | $5,857 |
| • Federal student loans | 394 | 28% | $2,138,599 | $5,428 |
| • Other student loans | 33 | 2% | $251,106 | $7,609 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Total of All Education Programs | 2174 | 1453 | 735 | 5 | 90 |
| Architecture and Related Services | 63 | 72 | – | – | – |
| Architectural Technology/Technician | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Architecture | 54 | 63 | – | – | – |
| City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning | – | 9 | – | – | – |
| Area, Gender, Cultural, Ethnic, and Group Studies | 104 | 18 | – | – | 6 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 9 | 7 | – | – | 1 |
| Area Studies, Other | 56 | – | – | – | – |
| East Asian Studies | – | 8 | – | – | – |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | – | – | – | – | 5 |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 5 | 3 | – | – | – |
| Women’s Studies | 25 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biomedical Sciences | 176 | 84 | 78 | – | – |
| Biochemistry | – | – | 5 | – | – |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other | 26 | – | – | – | – |
| Bioinformatics | – | – | 4 | – | – |
| Biology and Biological Sciences, General | 120 | 55 | – | – | – |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Biomedical Sciences | – | 19 | – | – | – |
| Botany/Plant Biology | – | – | 5 | – | – |
| Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology | – | – | 20 | – | – |
| Developmental Biology and Embryology | – | – | 7 | – | – |
| Ecology | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other | – | – | 2 | – | – |
| Epidemiology | – | 10 | – | – | – |
| Immunology | – | – | 5 | – | – |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other | – | – | 10 | – | – |
| Molecular Biophysics | – | – | 2 | – | – |
| Molecular Genetics | – | – | 7 | – | – |
| Neuroscience | 30 | – | 11 | – | – |
| Business, Administration, Management, Marketing, etc. | 388 | 530 | 1 | – | 47 |
| Accounting | 42 | 27 | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management | 2 | 420 | 1 | – | 1 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 14 | – | – | – | – |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 19 | – | – | – | – |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 24 | – | – | – | – |
| Finance | 136 | 55 | – | – | – |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 23 | 11 | – | – | 3 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 60 | – | – | – | – |
| Management Information Systems | – | – | – | – | 40 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 68 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | – | 12 | – | – | 3 |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | – | 4 | – | – | – |
| Communication and Journalism Programs | 5 | – | – | – | 2 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 5 | – | – | – | 1 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Computing and Information Sciences | 42 | 51 | 6 | – | – |
| Computer Science | 37 | 29 | 6 | – | – |
| Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 5 | 22 | – | – | – |
| Education | 15 | 15 | 1 | – | 1 |
| Education | 10 | 3 | 1 | – | – |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | – | – | – | – | – |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | – | 12 | – | – | – |
| Engineering | 196 | 122 | 42 | – | 2 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 2 | 5 | – | – | – |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 67 | 13 | 17 | – | – |
| Chemical Engineering | 29 | 12 | – | – | – |
| Civil Engineering | 18 | – | 1 | – | – |
| Computer Engineering | 7 | 5 | 1 | – | – |
| Construction Engineering | – | 18 | – | – | – |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 9 | 19 | 4 | – | 2 |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering, Other | – | 24 | 10 | – | – |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Mechanical Engineering | 48 | 16 | 5 | – | – |
| Structural Engineering | – | 5 | – | – | – |
| Systems Engineering | 14 | 4 | 4 | – | – |
| English Language, Composition and Literature/Letters | 70 | 22 | 7 | – | 4 |
| English Language and Literature | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| General Literature | 64 | 12 | 7 | – | – |
| Writing | – | 10 | – | – | 4 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 139 | 18 | 15 | – | – |
| Arabic Language and Literature | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 5 | 3 | 2 | – | – |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 7 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Comparative Literature | 5 | 2 | – | – | – |
| French Language and Literature | 20 | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 16 | 3 | 4 | – | – |
| Italian Language and Literature | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 4 | – | 1 | – | – |
| Linguistics | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 71 | 7 | 6 | – | – |
| Health Services and Allied Health Sciences | 6 | 68 | 227 | – | 20 |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | – | 7 | 13 | – | – |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | – | – | – | – | 6 |
| Health Services Administration | – | 4 | – | – | – |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Medical Scientist | – | 13 | – | – | – |
| Medicine | – | – | 115 | – | – |
| Movement Therapy and Movement Education | – | – | 3 | – | – |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | – | 44 | 16 | – | – |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | – | – | 80 | – | – |
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | – | – | – | – | 13 |
| Somatic Bodywork | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| History | 52 | 7 | 4 | – | – |
| History | 52 | 7 | 4 | – | – |
| Human Services | – | 212 | 12 | – | – |
| Social Work | – | 212 | 12 | – | – |
| Legal and Law Studies | – | 92 | 271 | – | – |
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies | – | – | 2 | – | – |
| American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence | – | 60 | – | – | – |
| Law | – | – | 269 | – | – |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | – | 16 | – | – | – |
| Tax Law/Taxation | – | 16 | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 3 | 10 | – | – | – |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | – | 10 | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 51 | 7 | 6 | – | – |
| Mathematics | 51 | 5 | 6 | – | – |
| Statistics | – | 2 | – | – | – |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 83 | 1 | – | 5 | 3 |
| Ancient Studies/Civilization | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Behavioral Sciences | – | – | – | – | 2 |
| International/Global Studies | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 75 | 1 | – | 5 | 1 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 58 | – | – | – | – |
| Environmental Studies | 58 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 52 | 34 | 32 | – | – |
| Chemistry | 19 | 10 | 15 | – | – |
| Chemistry, Other | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Geology and Earth Science | 3 | 15 | 8 | – | – |
| Physics | 21 | 9 | 9 | – | – |
| Psychology | 156 | 14 | 14 | – | – |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 153 | 14 | 14 | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 369 | 54 | 16 | – | 5 |
| Anthropology | 130 | 8 | 7 | – | – |
| Archaeology | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Economics | 115 | 7 | 5 | – | – |
| International Relations and Affairs | – | 26 | – | – | 2 |
| Political Science and Government | 112 | 11 | 4 | – | – |
| Social Sciences, Other | – | 2 | – | – | 3 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 146 | 22 | 3 | – | – |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 20 | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Dance | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Design and Visual Communications | 40 | – | – | – | – |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | 17 | – | – | – | – |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Fine/Studio Arts | – | 13 | – | – | – |
| Music | 8 | 7 | 1 | – | – |
| Painting | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Photography | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Printmaking | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Sculpture | 10 | – | – | – | – |
Above data represent first majors only.
(-) Indicates that program is not offered at this award level.
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $55 Online application fee: $55 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 21% |
College Majors
Architecture & Related Programs Architectural Technology B Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African-American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Advertising B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Art Teacher Education B Engineering Biomedical Engineering B English Language & Literature American Literature B Foreign Language & Literature Arabic B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Health Services – General B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Humanities B Mathematics Applied Mathematics B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Ancient Studies/Civilization B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies B Philosophy & Religion Islamic Studies B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Industrial/Organizational Psychology B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Washington University in St Louis Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (314) 935-5000 |
| Website: | www.wustl.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | admissions.wustl.edu |
| Address: | One Brookings Drive, Saint Louis, MO 63130-4899 |
| Setting: | 21 |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 15,047 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 94% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 8 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 14,623 (97% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $49,770 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $49,770 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 53% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $38,927 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Washington University in St Louis Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Washington University in St Louis.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Architecture and Related Services | 3 | 4 | |||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 2 | 9 | 3 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 6 | 4 | 13 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 4 | 9 | 10 | 1 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 2 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | |
| Education | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |
| Engineering | 2 | 7 | 11 | 7 | |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | 13 | 7 | 6 | |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 6 | 3 | 7 | 3 | |
| History | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 3 | 4 | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | 3 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 3 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Physical Sciences | 6 | 4 | 3 | ||
| Psychology | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 2 | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences | 3 | 7 | 4 | 3 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | 12 | 5 | 2 | |
| Grand total | 37 | 1 | 100 | 83 | 49 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
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| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Professions and Studies | 2 | 1 | |||
| Grand total | 2 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Washington University in St Louis and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $49,770 |
| Out-of-state | $49,770 |
| Books and supplies | $980 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $49,280 |
| Out-of-state | $49,280 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 909 | 53% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 768 | 45% | $38,927 |
| Student loan aid | 358 | 21% | $6,586 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 3,636 | 48% | $31,907 |
| Federal student loans | 1,442 | 19% | $6,713 |
Admissions & Enrollment
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Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 29,197 | 13,760 | 15,437 | Percent admitted | 100% | 17% | 16% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 6% | 6% | 6% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Washington University in St Louis Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 15,047 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 7,555 |
| Graduate enrollment | 7,492 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Washington University in St Louis Accreditation
This institution is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
- Law (LAW) - Professional schools
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy (OT) - Professional Programs (School of Medicine)
- Occupational Therapy (OTD) - Programs leading to a Doctoral Degree
- Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Audiology (AUD) - Graduate degree programs
- Clinical doctoral program in Audiology
- Liaison Committee on Medical Education
- Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
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