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Washington University of Science and Technology

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Alexandria, Virginia 22314-5202

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Small & IntimateUrbanHighly SelectivePrivateBusiness Focus

Among the most selective in the Northeast — known for computer science

Washington University of Science and Technology is a private institution in Alexandria with particular strength in computer science and business.

A small campus of 302 undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

55% of students graduate within four years.

Established
1882
Mascot
Swoop
Type
Public university
Conference
Big Sky Conference of the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division I as the Eastern Washington Eagles
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

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11%Acceptance
SAT Avg
302Students
16:1Student:Faculty
55%Grad Rate
Earnings 10yr

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Washington University of Science and Technology Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate11.5%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

11.5%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$13,178
Books & Supplies$1,200

Financial Intel

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

2

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (7)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
302
Gender Split
35% / 65%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
0%

Race & Ethnicity

Asian 1%
Int'l 84%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate54.5%
Freshman Retention59.7%

Rankings

U.S. News
#53

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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