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Washington University in St. Louis | WashU
#23 College overall
Saint Louis, MO
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Private
12%Acceptance rate
3.92Avg GPA
$97KCost
7KUndergrads
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Washington University in St. Louis | WashU
Washington University in St. Louis | WashU

Washington University in St. Louis | WashU

Saint Louis, Missouri•4-year•Private

Message from Washington University in St. Louis | WashU

At WashU, you will join a community of achievers who inspire each other with their creativity and tenacity. You’ll acquire the knowledge, confidence, and skills to succeed as a professional and as a person, ready to change the world. You’ll learn from leading faculty, and you’ll have the opportunity to work with them on research projects. With more than 400 student-led clubs and organizations, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to get involved while having fun and building lifelong connections. We are committed to making a WashU education affordable. We meet 100% of demonstrated need for all admitted undergraduate students without loans. Our financial aid offers—built on scholarships, grants, and work-study—ensure a world-class education is within your reach.

Your chances

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Acceptance rate

12%

Private school in Missouri with 7,400 total undergraduate students
Suburban
Plains
Medical school
On campus housing
University Athletic Association
One Brookings Drive, Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 935-5000
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Admissions

Overall acceptance rate
12%
Yield rate - overall
48%

Acceptance rate breakdown

Women
11%

Men
12%

Applicant breakdown

Total number of applicants
33,209

Women: 53%
Men: 47%

Cost & scholarships

Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$96,994
Out-of-state
$96,994

Published costs and averages can be misleading: they don’t fully account for your family’s finances (for financial aid) or your academic profile (for scholarships).

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Applications

How to apply

Accepts Common App
Test optional
Rec letters required
Considers class rank
TOEFL required (international applicants)

Tests typically submitted

SAT: 41%

ACT: 21%
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Students

First-year enrolled students (full-time)
1,941
Student diversity
Moderately diverse
4-year graduation rate
88%

6-year graduation rate
92%

Retention rate
95%

Admission policy
Co-ed

International students
10%

Enrolled breakdown by gender

Women: 53%
Men: 47%

Race & ethnicity diversity

Among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander
17%

Black
10%

Hispanic
9%

Native American
< 1%

Other
8%

White
56%

Academics

Student faculty ratio
10:1
Calendar system
Semester

Special academic offering

Study abroad

Credit for AP exams

Offers graduate degree

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