PRIVATE NON-PROFIT · GRADUATE

Washington University in St Louis

Also known as: WashU

📍 St. Louis, Missouri🏛️ Suburban Setting👥 7,857 Undergrads🔗 washu.edu

Overview

Washington University in St Louis is an medium private non-profit research university in St. Louis, Missouri. It enrolls about 7,857 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 12%. Graduates earn a median of $86,182 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

12%

Very Selective

SAT Avg

1,530

730–770

Net Price

$21,786

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

94%

Retention

95%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$86,182

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Very Selective

Acceptance Rate

12.1%

SAT Average

1,530

ACT Composite

33–35

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200730 – 770 (mid 50%)800

Math

200770 – 800 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

133 – 35 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$65,790

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$65,790

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$88,488

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$21,786

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$1,716
$30,001 – $48,000	$1,928
$48,001 – $75,000	$5,578
$75,001 – $110,000	$12,603
$110,001 +	$42,170

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

11.8%

Academics & Programs

Washington University in St Louis offers programs across 22 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Engineering

14.2%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

12.0%

Social Sciences

11.7%

Computer & Information Sciences

11.4%

Business, Management & Marketing

11.1%

Interdisciplinary Studies

10.6%

Psychology

8.6%

Visual & Performing Arts

5.1%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

94%

On-Time (4yr)

85%

Retention (FT)

95%

% Earning >$25K

90%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$78,073

8 years

$81,347

10 years

$86,182

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

97.3%

White

94.6%

Hispanic

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

39.7%

Black or African American

8.7%

Asian

20.9%

Hispanic / Latino

13.2%

Two or more races

6.2%

International

9.0%

Gender

Women

54.5%

Men

45.5%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Washington University in St Louis hard to get into?

Very Selective — the acceptance rate is 12%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1530.

How much does Washington University in St Louis cost?

In-state tuition is $65,790, and out-of-state is $65,790. Average net price after financial aid is $21,786.

What is Washington University in St Louis known for?

Most popular programs include Engineering, Biological & Biomedical Sciences, Social Sciences.

What's the graduation rate at Washington University in St Louis?

The 6-year graduation rate is 94%, and 95% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.