Overview
Enrollment
Washington University in St. Louis occupies a suburban campus in Clayton and St. Louis, Missouri, located approximately six miles west of downtown St. Louis. The university's main Danforth Campus features Collegiate Gothic architecture with limestone buildings and a mix of modern academic facilities spread across 169 acres. Founded in 1853, WashU has developed into a highly selective private research institution, recognized for its academic rigor and research contributions. The university's strongest academic programs include medicine, social work, business, architecture, and biomedical engineering, with its School of Medicine consistently ranking among the top medical schools in the United States. Students are required to live on campus for their first two years in residential colleges, with housing options ranging from traditional dormitories to modern apartment-style residences in the university's South 40 residential area.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
WUSTL is rated within the top 5% 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 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#20 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#20 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Colleges in Missouri
#1 in Best Private Colleges in Missouri
#18 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Value Colleges in Missouri
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1500/1570 |
| ACT | 33/35 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.92 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 4, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
| Application Fee | $75 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,180 |
| Other Fees | $1,170 |
| Room and Board | $18,470 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,236 |
| Total One Year Cost | $83,476 |
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.
Last updated February 24, 2024