Washington University in St Louis (WashU)

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	6,826
Student to faculty ratio	7 to 1
Acceptance rate	13%
Students retention rate	96%
On-time graduation rate	93%

Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, WashU is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate at WashU is 13%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

Washington University in St Louis is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 7-to-1, WashU emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

WashU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 96% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 72% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

13%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$58,866

Cost of attendance at Washington University in St Louis in 2022 for students from Missouri.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average	$9,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$58,866

Cost of attendance at Washington University in St Louis in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average	$19,257
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 44 of freshman students at Washington University in St Louis received on average $51,288 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$51,288

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	280	16%	$4,954	$1,387,145
Other Federal Grant	284	16%	$7,357	$2,089,528
State Grant/Scholarships	174	10%	$2,828	$492,100
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	761	42%	$50,322	$38,294,780
Total Grant & Scholarships	797	44%	$51,288	$40,876,408

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Washington University in St Louis students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Washington University in St Louis students is 93.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 94.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 91.5%.

93.1%

asian 95.9% 303 students
African American 91.7% 111 students
white 94.2% 854 students
unknown 83.3% 20 students
hispanic 91.3% 136 students
International Students 85.4% 105 students
Mixed Race 90.7% 68 students

Sport Conferences

Football University Athletic Association
Baseball University Athletic Association
Basketball University Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country University Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Washington University in St Louis provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Washington University in St Louis offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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